Active
Playful
Hard working
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Adaptable
Bold
Intelligent

Playful
Stubborn
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Aggressive
Good-natured
Cheerful
Opinionated

England
Australia

United States

Smooth Coated Ratting Terriers

Bichon Frise, Pekingese

1993

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

White
Black
Brown
Blue
Pied

Black
Cream
White
Sable
Fawn

Tenterfield Terriers have short coats.

Peke-A-Chons are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

A Tenterfield Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 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 Peke-A-Chon 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.

The Tenterfield Terrier 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.

Peke-A-Chons typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Allergies

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

Hypothyroidism

KCS
Cataract
Urolithiasis
Hydrocephalus
Eye Disease
Atopic Dermatitis
Mitral Valve Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Hemophilia

Blood and Urine Tests
Skin Scraping Test for Allergies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Eye
Blood
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Respiratory Tests

Tenterfield Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Peke-A-Chons are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Tenterfield Terriers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Peke-A-Chons need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Tenterfield Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Peke-A-Chons are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Swimm

Snuggles, And much more, Play keep away, Nap time, Fetch, Walks, Walk, Nap, High Five, Eating Snacks

Tenterfield 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.

Peke-A-Chons 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 Tenterfield 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 Peke-A-Chon, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Tenterfield Terriers 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.

In general most Peke-A-Chons 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.

The Tenterfield Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Peke-A-Chons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

In general Tenterfield Terrier should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Tenterfield Terrier is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Peke-A-Chon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Tenterfield 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.

The average per month expenses of a Peke-A-Chon 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.

Tenterfield Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Peke-A-Chon has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Tenterfield Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Peke-A-Chons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Tenterfield Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Peke-A-Chons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Tenterfield Terriers are not cat friendly.

Peke-A-Chons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Tenterfield Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Peke-A-Chons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Tenterfield Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Peke-A-Chons have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.