Appearance of the Smooth Poxer
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| The Smooth Poxer often has the stocky body of its parent breed, the Pug. Their coloring, however, varies widely. They can be cream or tan. They can be white with brown markings. It can be black or gray. He will generally have the black markings on his face of the parent breed Pug. He will probably also have the curly tail of the Pug parent breed. His tail is placed on the top of his back. It may or may not have a longer, shaggy coat. His chest is broad and deep. They may inherit the brachycephalic muzzle of the parent breed Pug. If so, you'll need to be careful when exercising your Smooth Poxer. It may also inherit the wrinkled face of the Pug. This will pose another maintenance problem. Its ears are likely to be somewhat floppy. |
Temperament of the Smooth Poxer
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| The Smooth Poxer is a gentle, lively little dog that will amuse you daily with its antics. He never meets strangers, even if he barks at people he doesn't know. He's great with family members of all ages, but is especially gentle with children. If given the opportunity to grow up together, the Smooth Poxer will be particularly protective of children. He's been known to follow family members from room to room, just so he can get in on the action. He's an excellent cuddle buddy, but also enjoys spending time outdoors with his family. He gets on well with other pets, especially if given plenty of early socialization opportunities. He's easy to train, but can be a bit stubborn when it comes to potty training. Patience will pay off in the end. Give him treats to reward his good behavior, and he'll do all he can to please you. |
Needs and activities of the Smooth Poxer
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| The Smooth Poxer is a fairly active dog. However, they may inherit the brachycephalic muzzle of their Pug parent. If this is the case, you'll need to be careful when giving him playtime. If he gets too hot or overworked, he could go into cardiac arrest from lack of air. Keep water bottles handy in hot weather to keep him hydrated and prevent hyperventilation. He'll appreciate short, brisk walks with you around the neighborhood. Outings to the dog park will give him plenty of opportunity for exercise. He'll also love playing outside in a fenced-in garden, but don't forget that he'll need supervision. It's not a good idea to leave him outside for hours on end. Keep plenty of toys to give him physical and mental exercise. |
Maintenance of the Smooth Poxer
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| Smooth Poxer maintenance will depend largely on the type of characteristics it inherits from its parent breeds. If he inherits the wrinkled face of the parent breed Pug, you'll need to clean his wrinkles with a damp cloth every day. You'll also need to wipe the wrinkles to prevent water from accumulating in the wrinkles and irritating the Smooth Poxer's skin. If he has floppy ears, you'll need to wipe them weekly with a damp cotton pad. Make sure there's no redness or stench, both signs of an ear infection. You'll need to brush him every week and check for any signs of allergy, such as missing hairs. He doesn't tend to shed much, but he certainly will in spring and autumn. You may want to brush him daily then. Brush his teeth two or three times a week to prevent tartar build-up and bad breath. Brush his teeth every day to prevent tooth decay. Clip his nails every two weeks, unless he wears them out on his own. As a general rule, if you hear his nails clicking on a tile or granite floor, it's time to trim them. |
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