Fo-Chon Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Fo-Chon is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Spirited
Cheerful

Fo-Chon dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Fo-Chon. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Fo-Chon breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

United States

Bichon Frise, Toy Fox Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

2000s

Blue
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White
Pied
Fawn

The coat of a Fo-Chon is longer than that of the typical dog.

Wavy

A Fo-Chon can have a litter of 2-6 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.

Fo-Chons are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Fo-Chon is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation

Cataracts
Atopic Dermatitis

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Fo-Chons may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Fo-Chon have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Fo-Chon dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Fo-Chon breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Fo-Chons tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Go to Beach, Walk

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Fo-Chon, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Fo-Chons usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Fo-Chon is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Fo-Chon 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-14 pound (3 - 6 kg) Fo-Chon feed 2 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 Fo-Chon is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Fo-Chon is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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.

Fo-Chons has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Fo-Chon is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Fo-Chons are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Fo-Chons are average friendly dogs towards children.

Fo-Chons are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Fo-Chons are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Fo-Chons are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Fo-Chons are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Fo-Chon for a mellower experience.

Fo-Chon dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.