Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Loving
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Companionable
Vigilant

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

French Mastahoulas are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Yorkshire Terrier, Toy Fox Terrier

French Mastiff, Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White

Black
Brown
White
Brindle

Toy Torkies have medium-length coats.

French Mastahoulas have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Toy Torkies are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

French Mastahoulas have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Hypothyroidism

Entropion
Cataracts
Atopy

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

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Fecal Examination
Urinalysis
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Bloodwork
Thyroid Panel
Skin Scrape

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

French Mastahoula has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

French Mastahoulas have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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.

French Mastahoulas 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 French Mastahoula, 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 French Mastahoulas 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.

The French Mastahoula has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

French Mastahoula 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
Comb
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 28-82 pound (13 - 37 kg) French Mastahoula 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 a French Mastahoula is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 a French Mastahoula 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

French Mastahoulas have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

The French Mastahoula is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

French Mastahoulas 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.

French Mastahoulas are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

French Mastahoulas have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Toy Torkies are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

French Mastahoulas are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.