Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Fearless
Cheerful

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sociable
Sweet
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

Smooth Fo-Chons are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Chinaranians are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Smooth Fox Terrier, Bichon Frise

Pomeranian, Chinese Crested

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White

Pied
Gray
Blue
Cream
Black
Brown

Smooth Fo-Chons are known for their coat length.

Chinaranians have medium-length coats.

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 Chinaranian can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Smooth Fo-Chons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Chinaranians are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation

Cataracts

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Tracheal Collapse

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

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination

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

Chinaranians are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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 Chinaranian, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Fo-Chons 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.

In general most Chinaranians 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.

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 Chinaranian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

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 Chinaranian is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

Chinaranians 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.

Chinaranians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

Chinaranians 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.

Chinaranians 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.

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