Active
Playful
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Quick
Selfish
Fearless

Curious
Playful
Dignified
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Watchful

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Scottish Terrier and Smooth Fox Terrier

Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd

2000's

Early 1900s

Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Brindle
Pied

Cream
Brown
Black
White
Sable
Silver
Blue
Red
Gray

A Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier can have a litter of 3-6 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.

An Alaskan Shepherd can have a litter of 4-10 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.

Von Willebrand's Disease

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Chondrodysplasia (Chd)
Degenerative Myelopathy
Congenital Heart Defect

Deafness
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Scotty Cramp
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Hemophilia
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)
Myasthenia Gravis
Atopy

Cataract
Panosteitis
Glaucoma
Pannus
Perianal Fistulas
Skin Problems
Hemophilia
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Blood Tests
Full Physical Examination
Hearing and Ear Tests
DNA for VWD

Cardiac
Hip
Blood
Dna For Vwd
Chd Clear Rating
Eye Examination
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Full Body Physical Examination

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

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

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

Alaskan Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers 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.

Alaskan Shepherds 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 Scottish Fox Terrier, it's at least 10 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 Alaskan Shepherd, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers 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 Alaskan Shepherds 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.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 16-22 pound (7 - 10 kg) Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier 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.

For an average 65-85 pound (29 - 39 kg) Alaskan Shepherd feed 2.5 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 Scottish Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of an Alaskan Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Scottish Fox Terrier 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.

The average per month expenses of an Alaskan Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Scottish Fox Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Smooth Scottish Fox Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

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

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