Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Fearless
Cheerful

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Responsive
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Tenacious

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

Giant Border Schnollies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Smooth Fox Terrier, Bichon Frise

Border Collie and Giant Schnauzer

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White

Pied
Fawn
Brindle
Black
Gray
Red
White

Smooth Fo-Chons are known for their coat length.

Giant Border Schnollies have medium-length coats.

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 Giant Border Schnollie can have a litter of 5-8 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.

Giant Border Schnollies are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

Giant Border Schnollies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Cataracts

Epilepsy
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Shoulder Osteochondrosis

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

X-Rays
MRI
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Exam

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

Giant Border Schnollie 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.

Giant Border Schnollies 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.

Giant Border Schnollies 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 Giant Border Schnollie, it's at least 12 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 Giant Border Schnollie 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.

Giant Border Schnollie 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
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 35-90 pound (16 - 41 kg) Giant Border Schnollie feed 3 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 Giant Border Schnollie is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 Giant Border Schnollie is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Giant Border Schnollies can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Giant Border Schnollies 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.

Giant Border Schnollies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Giant Border Schnollies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.