Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Going
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Easygoing

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Fearless
Clever

Corteses are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Maltese, Welsh Corgi

Dachshund and Smooth Fox Terrier

2000

1990s

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown
Red
White
Blue

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Isabella
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Corteses are known for their coat length.

Smooth Foxie Doxies have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

A Cortese can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Smooth Foxie Doxie can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Deafness
Allergies
Diabetes
Congenital Eye Defects

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Hearing and Ear Tests
DNA

Corteses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Smooth Foxie Doxies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Corteses are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cortese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Smooth Foxie Doxie, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Corteses usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Smooth Foxie Doxies usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Cortese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Smooth Foxie Doxie has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Cortese should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Smooth Foxie Doxie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-28 pound (4 - 13 kg) Cortese feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Smooth Foxie Doxie feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Cortese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Smooth Foxie Doxie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cortese is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Foxie Doxie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Corteses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Smooth Foxie Doxie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Corteses make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Corteses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Corteses are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Corteses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Corteses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Smooth Foxie Doxies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.