While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Poo-Tons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Smooth Fox Pinscher is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Faithful
Vocal
Instinctual

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Fearless
Clever

Poo-Tons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Poodle and Coton De Tulear

Smooth Fox Terrier, Miniature Pinscher

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Black
Gray
Brown
Sable
Cream

Black
Brown
Red
Blue
White
Fawn

Poo-Tons are known for their coat length.

Smooth Fox Pinschers have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Poo-Ton can have a litter of 4-6 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 Fox Pinscher can have a litter of 3-6 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.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

None Known

Entropion
Corneal Dystrophy
Pateller Luxation

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Myasthenia Gravis

Blood
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Eye examination

Skin Evaluation
BAER Testing
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

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

Smooth Fox Pinschers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Poo-Tons 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.

Smooth Fox Pinschers 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poo-Ton, it's at least 8 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 Fox Pinscher, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Poo-Tons usually need at least 30 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 Fox Pinschers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Poo-Tons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Smooth Fox Pinscher has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Poo-Ton should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Smooth Fox Pinscher 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Poo-Ton is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Smooth Fox Pinscher is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Poo-Ton 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.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Fox Pinscher is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Poo-Tons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Poo-Tons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Smooth Fox Pinschers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Smooth Fox Pinschers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Poo-Tons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Smooth Fox Pinschers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.