Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Fearless
Cheerful

Active
Friendly
Loyal
Responsive
Affectionate
Intelligent
Willful

Smooth Fox Terrier, Bichon Frise

griffon-type

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown
White

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied
Brindle

Smooth Fo-Chons are known for their coat length.

German Wirehaired Pointers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

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 German Wirehaired Pointer 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.

While the Smooth Fo-Chon breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

German Wirehaired Pointers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease

Cataracts

Cataracts

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

Eye
Hip
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

German Wirehaired Pointer 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.

German Wirehaired Pointers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

German Wirehaired Pointers 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 German Wirehaired Pointer, 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 German Wirehaired Pointer 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.

German Wirehaired Pointer 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
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 60-71 pound (27 - 32 kg) German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer 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.

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

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

German Wirehaired Pointers 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.

German Wirehaired Pointers are not cat friendly.

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

German Wirehaired Pointers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.