Active
Playful
Stubborn
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Good-natured
Opinionated

Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Inquisitive
Spirited

Shineses are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Shih Tzu, Pekingese

American Rat Terrier and Toy Fox Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Red

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
White

Shineses are known for their coat length.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Shinese can have a litter of 2-5 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 Toy Foxy Rat Terrier can have a litter of 2-6 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.

Shineses 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 Toy Foxy Rat Terrier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Pateller Luxation
Invertebral Disc Disease
Eye Conditions

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Lens Luxation
Elbow
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Otitis Externa
KCS
Urolithiasis
Hydrocephalus
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Cleft Lift or Palate

Demodectic Mange
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Color Dilution Alopecia
Dental Problems

Eye
Knee
Heart
Skeletal
Respiratory Tests
X-ray imaging
Complete Physical Examination
Blood and Urine Protein Screens

Dental Examination
Skin Evaluation
Full Physical Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays
DNA for VWD
Heart Testing
Knee X-Rays

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

Toy Foxy Rat Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Shineses are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Play, Hide & Seek, Walking, Dressing up, Running, Bath time, Run, Belly rubs, Naptime, Cat chasing

Walk, Eating Snacks, Play

Shineses 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.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers 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 Shinese, 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 Toy Foxy Rat Terrier, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shineses usually need at least 25 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 Toy Foxy Rat Terriers usually need at least 180 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

The Toy Foxy Rat Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Toy Foxy Rat Terrier 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
Slicker Brush
Comb

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of a Shinese 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 Toy Foxy Rat Terrier 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.

Shineses have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Shineses are not the best choice for families with kids.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Shineses are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Shineses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.