Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Fearless

Curious
Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Watchful
Cheerful

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

Shugs shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Yorkshire Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier

German Shepherd, Pug

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Pied
Fawn
Black

Black
Brindle
Fawn
Cream

Smooth Torkies have medium-length coats.

Shugs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

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 Shug can have a litter of 6-10 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 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.

The Shug breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

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

Allergies
Brachycephalic Syndrome

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

X-Rays
Respiratory Tests
Blood Tests
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints

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

Shug 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.

Shugs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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 Shug, 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 Shugs usually need at least 45 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 Shug has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
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 45-50 pound (20 - 23 kg) Shug 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 Shug 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 Shug 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.

Shugs 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.

Shugs 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.

Shugs 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.

Shugs are highly friendly around strangers.

Smooth Torkies are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Shugs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Shugs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.