Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Fearless
Cheerful

Alert
Energetic
Loyal
Attentive
Intelligent
Protective

Smooth Fox Terrier, Bichon Frise

shepherd

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White

Black
Brindle
Cream
Fawn

A Smooth Fo-Chon can have a litter of 3-6 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.

A Belgian Tervuren can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Thyroid
Von Willebrand's Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy

Cataracts

Elbow Dysplasia
Sebaceous Adenitis
Skin Allergies
Dental Disease
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
Skin and Hair Exams
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination

Smooth Fo-Chon has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Belgian Tervuren has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Smooth Fo-Chons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Belgian Tervurens sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Smooth Fo-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.

Belgian Tervurens 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 Smooth Fo-Chon, it's at least 7 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 Belgian Tervuren, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Smooth Fo-Chons 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.

The Belgian Tervuren requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Belgian Tervuren 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

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Smooth Fo-Chon 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 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) Belgian Tervuren feed 2.5 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 Smooth Fo-Chon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Belgian Tervuren is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Fo-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.

The average per month expenses of a Belgian Tervuren 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.

The Smooth Fo-Chon is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Smooth Fo-Chons make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Belgian Tervurens are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Smooth Fo-Chons are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Belgian Tervurens are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Belgian Tervurens are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Belgian Tervurens are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Smooth Fo-Chons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The Belgian Tervuren is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.