Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Spirited
Cheerful

Intelligent
Alert
Tenacious
Protective
Energetic
Responsive
Loyal

Avoid Fo-Chons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose a Border Collie if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Great Britain

Bichon Frise, Toy Fox Terrier

Roman Herding Dogs, Spitz-type Herders

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

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association

2000s

1800s

Blue
Brown

Blue
Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
White
Pied
Fawn

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Blue
White
Sable
Brindle

Fo-Chons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Border Collies have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

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.

A Border Collie can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Patellar Luxation

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Pannus
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Portosystemic Shunt

Cataracts
Atopic Dermatitis

Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Multidrug Resistance

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Physical Examination

Fo-Chons are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Border Collies thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Fo-Chons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Border Collies need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Border Collies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Fo-Chons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Border Collie dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Go to Beach, Walk

Go to Beach, Bike ride, Boat ride, Walk, Run, Frisbee, Go Camping, Road trip, Hike, Swim, Tug-of-war, Play, Fetch, Brushing, Shake, Dog Parks, Catch treats, Walks, Workin, Running, Swimming, Walking, 4 years, Belly rubs, Playing, Sniffing, Hiking, Chase, Being rubbed, Cuddling

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.

Border Collies 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 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 Border Collie, it's at least 14 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.

In general most Border Collies usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Flea Comb
Dematter
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.

For an average 30-55 pound (14 - 25 kg) Border Collie 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 Fo-Chon is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Border Collie is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 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.

The average per month expenses of a Border Collie 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.

Fo-Chons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Border Collie is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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.

Fo-Chons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Fo-Chons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Border Collies make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Fo-Chons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Border Collies are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Border Collies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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