Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Playful
Agile
Alert
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Quick
Strong
Willed
Bold
Bright
Sturdy

Toy Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Yorkshire Terrier, Toy Fox Terrier

Norwegian Elkhound and Keeshond

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White

Black
Silver
Gray
Cream

Toy Torkies have medium-length coats.

Elk-Kees have short coats.

A Toy Torkie 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.

An Elk-Kee can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Toy Torkies 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 Elk-Kee breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Portacaval Shunt
Lens Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Fanconi Syndrome
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Hypothyroidism

Sebaceous Adenitis
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism

Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Blood Tests
Complete Physical Examination

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Work
Serum Chemistry
Spinal Tap
Neurologic Exam
Ophthalmic Examination

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

Elk-Kee has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Toy Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Elk-Kees sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Toy Torkies 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.

Elk-Kees 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 Toy Torkie, 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 Elk-Kee, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Toy Torkies 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 Elk-Kees 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.

The Toy Torkie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Elk-Kees require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Elk-Kee 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
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-7 pound (2 - 3 kg) Toy Torkie feed 1 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 35-45 pound (16 - 20 kg) Elk-Kee feed 3 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 Toy Torkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Elk-Kee is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Toy Torkie 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 an Elk-Kee 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.

Toy Torkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Elk-Kees are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Toy Torkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

Elk-Kees are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Toy Torkies are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Elk-Kees are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Toy Torkies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Toy Torkies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Toy Torkies are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Elk-Kees have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.