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

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.

Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Fearless

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Faithful
Vocal
Instinctual

United States

United States

Yorkshire Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier

Poodle and Coton De Tulear

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Pied
Fawn
Black

White
Black
Gray
Brown
Sable
Cream

Smooth Torkies have medium-length coats.

Poo-Tons are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

Smooth Torkies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

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

Entropion
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hydrocephalus
Color Dilution Alopecia
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Hyperadrenocorticism
Cryptorchidism
Myasthenia Gravis

Entropion
Corneal Dystrophy
Pateller Luxation

Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination
Knee X-Rays

Blood
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Eye examination

Smooth Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Smooth Torkie, it's at least 6 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 Poo-Ton, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Torkies usually need at least 120 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 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.

Smooth Torkies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Smooth Torkie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Torkie 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 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.

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

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

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

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

Smooth Torkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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