Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Fearless

Calm
Selfish
Controlled
Outright
Tempered
Independent

Smooth Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Pudelpointers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

United States

Germany

Yorkshire Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier

Poodle, English Pointer

2000's

1800s

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Pied
Fawn
Black

Black
Brown

A Smooth Torkie 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 Pudelpointer can have a litter of 9-11 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 Torkies are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

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 Pudelpointer breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism

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

Entropion
Ectropion

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

Eye examination

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

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

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

Pudelpointers 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 Pudelpointer, it's at least 10 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 Pudelpointers 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.

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.

The Pudelpointer has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Smooth Torkie 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 44-66 pound (20 - 30 kg) Pudelpointer feed 2.1 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 Smooth Torkie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Pudelpointer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Pudelpointer 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.

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

Pudelpointers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

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

Smooth Torkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Pudelpointers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Pudelpointers 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.

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