Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Fearless
Cheerful

Active
Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

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

Pugaliers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Smooth Fox Terrier, Bichon Frise

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Pug

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White

Black
Brown
Gray
White
Fawn

Smooth Fo-Chons are known for their coat length.

Pugaliers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Pugalier can have a litter of 3-5 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.

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

Pugaliers 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

Hip Dysplasia
Heart Conditions

Cataracts

Patellar Luxation
Dry Eye

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

Eye
Hip
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Full Physical Examination

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 Pugalier, it's at least 5 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 Pugaliers 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 Pugalier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Pugalier 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
Comb
Scissors
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 Pugalier 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.

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

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

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

Pugaliers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Pugaliers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Pugaliers are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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

Pugaliers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.