Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Spirited
Cheerful

Faithful
Intelligent
Obedient
Fearless
Loyal
Protective

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

Choose a Briard 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.

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Bichon Frise, Toy Fox Terrier

sheepdog

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Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
White
Pied
Fawn

Black
Gray
Cream

Fo-Chons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Briards are known for their coat length.

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 Briard can have a litter of 10-12 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Briards are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation

Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Cataracts
Atopic Dermatitis

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Corneal Dystrophy

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

Eye
Hip
Knee
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Briards' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Briard has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Briards 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.

Briards sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Go to Beach, Walk

Cuddling, Hikes, Walks

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 Briard, it's at least 8 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 Briards 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.

The Fo-Chon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Briards have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker 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 75-100 pound (34 - 45 kg) Briard 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 Briard 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 Briard 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.

Briard is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Briards 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.

Briards are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Briards 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.

Briards 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.

Briards are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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