Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Devoted
Lively
Trainable
Steady
Spirited
Assertive
Vocal

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

Coton de Tulear and Lhasa Apso

Smooth Fox Terrier and Beagle

2000s

Unknown

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Sable
Brindle

White
Black
Brown
Blue
Brown
Isabella
Red

Lhasa-Cotons are known for their coat length.

Smooth Fox Beagles have short coats.

A Lhasa-Coton 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 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.

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

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

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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

Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)

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

Lhasa-Coton has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

Smooth Fox Beagles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Walking

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

Lhasa-Cotons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Lhasa-Coton dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Smooth Fox Beagles 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lhasa-Coton, it's at least 5 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 Smooth Fox Beagle, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lhasa-Cotons 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.

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.

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

The Smooth Fox Beagle has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Lhasa-Coton should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Lhasa-Coton is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Lhasa-Coton 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.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Fox Beagle 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.

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

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

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

Smooth Fox Beagles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Lhasa-Cotons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Lhasa-Cotons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

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

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

Lhasa-Cotons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Smooth Fox Beagles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Lhasa-Cotons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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