There are two types of coat rough or smooth both making a fine companion. The rough coat needs to be hand stripped by a professional groomer. He can obtain his exercise indoors, but will enjoy daily walks. Training should start easy and needs to be consistent and precise. Although he is stubborn he is sensitive to being rushed or overbearing training techniques.
Apartment is suitable if regular exercise is provided.
Owners should be patient, precise and enjoy a busy, amusing dog. Difficult in becoming pregnant and delivering newborns. Only 60 percent of the puppies survive. Eye and respiratory problems. Breed with the Affenpinscher, Dutch Pug, and Ruby English Toy Spaniel two types of coat were developed, the rough and smooth coat.