Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Fearless
Cheerful

Companionable
Energetic
Intelligent
Eager
Friendly
Trainable

Smooth Fox Terrier, Bichon Frise

Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Springer, Cocker and American Water Spaniel, Pointer

Unknown

1900s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown
White

Brown

Smooth Fo-Chons are known for their coat length.

Boykin Spaniels have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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 Boykin Spaniel can have a litter of 14-16 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

Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis
Hip Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Exercise Induced Collapse

Cataracts

Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Corneal Opacities
Collie Eye Anomaly
Persistent Pupillary Membrane

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

Knee
Eyes
Hips
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Boykin Spaniel has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Boykin Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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 Boykin Spaniel, 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 Boykin Spaniel 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.

Boykin Spaniel 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

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Clipper
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 30-40 pound (14 - 18 kg) Boykin Spaniel 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 Boykin Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 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 Boykin Spaniel is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Boykin Spaniels make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Boykin Spaniels are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Boykin Spaniels 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.

Boykin Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Smooth Fo-Chons are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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