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

Loving
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Sweet

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

West of Argyll Terriers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Smooth Fox Terrier and Beagle

West Highland White Terrier, Beagle

Unknown

1990s

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Black
Brown
Blue
Brown
Isabella
Red

Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Pied
Brindle

Smooth Fox Beagles have short coats.

West of Argyll Terriers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

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 West of Argyll Terrier can have a litter of 2-5 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.

While the Smooth Fox Beagle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

West of Argyll Terriers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Demodectic Mange
Deafness
Cataracts
Lens Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Canine Glaucoma
Myasthenia Gravis

Cherry Eye
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

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

Eye Examination
Blood Count
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints

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

Chase, Cuddle, Walk, Hide & Seek, Run

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 West of Argyll Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Fox Beagles 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.

In general most West of Argyll Terriers usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Smooth Fox Beagle 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, West of Argyll Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a West of Argyll Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

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

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

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

West of Argyll Terriers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Smooth Fox Beagles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

West of Argyll Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.