Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Fearless

Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Going
Sweet
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Charming

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

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

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Yorkshire Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier

Shiba Inu, Beagle

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Pied
Fawn
Black

Black
Brown
Red
White

Smooth Torkies have medium-length coats.

Shi-Beagles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Shi-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.

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

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia

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

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Demodectic Mange
Deafness
Demodicosis
Wobbler's Syndrome
Microphthalmia
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)

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

Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Full Chemistry Panel Tests and Blood Count
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Various Blood Tests
Echocardiography (ultrasound)
Myelography (Dye And X-Ray to Assess The Spinal Cord)

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

Shi-Beagle 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.

Shi-Beagles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Smooth Torkies 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.

Shi-Beagles 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 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 Shi-Beagle, it's at least 9 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 Shi-Beagles usually need at least 90 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 Shi-Beagle has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
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 18-30 pound (8 - 14 kg) Shi-Beagle feed 2 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 Shi-Beagle 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 Shi-Beagle 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 Torkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Shi-Beagles are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

Smooth Torkies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Shi-Beagles are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.