Active
Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Fearless

Active
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Fearless
Assertive
Cheerful

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

Jacairns are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Smooth Fox Terrier and Beagle

Cairn Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Brown
Blue
Brown
Isabella
Red

Red
Brindle
Black
Gray

Smooth Fox Beagles have short coats.

Jacairns have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Smooth Fox Beagle can have a litter of 2-14 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 Jacairn can have a litter of 2-10 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.

Smooth Fox Beagles are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Jacairns are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Pulmonic Stenosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
CVI (Wobbler’s Syndrome)

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Cryptorchidism
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Blood Panel
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

Hip And Eyes
X-Rays
Full Body Examination
Thyroid Testing

Smooth Fox Beagle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Jacairn has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Jacairns are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Park walking, Play keep away, Play fighting, Walk, Kayaking, Boating, Camping, Atv riding, Cuddling

Park, Fetch, Walking, Watching tv, Relaxing, Playdate, Teasing, Cuddling, Playing, Run

Smooth Fox Beagles 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.

Jacairns 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 Smooth Fox Beagle, it's at least 10 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 Jacairn, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 17-25 pound (8 - 11 kg) Smooth Fox Beagle 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.

For an average 12-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Jacairn feed 3 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 Smooth Fox Beagle is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Jacairn is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Fox Beagle 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.

The average per month expenses of a Jacairn is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Smooth Fox Beagles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Jacairns can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Jacairns are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Jacairns are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.