Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Spirited
Cheerful

Calm
Independent
Intelligent

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

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Choose a Polish Tatra Sheepdog 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

Poland

Bichon Frise, Toy Fox Terrier

Mastiff, Native Mountain Dogs

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

American Rare Breed Association
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.
Polish Tatra Sheepdog Club Of America
Polish Kennel Club

2000s

Unknown

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Pied
Fawn

White

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 Polish Tatra Sheepdog 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.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Patellar Luxation

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Cataracts
Atopic Dermatitis

Patellar Luxation
Canine Hip Dysplasia

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

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

Polish Tatra Sheepdog has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Polish Tatra Sheepdog 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

Walking, Swim, Walk, Run

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.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs 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 Polish Tatra Sheepdog, it's at least 16 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 Polish Tatra Sheepdogs 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.

The Polish Tatra Sheepdog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin 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.

For an average 80-130 pound (36 - 59 kg) Polish Tatra Sheepdog feed 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 Polish Tatra Sheepdog is somewhere $4.90 - $5.60 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 Polish Tatra Sheepdog is between $112 - $154. This makes an average of $1344 - $1848 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.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

The Polish Tatra Sheepdog is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs 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.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs 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.

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs 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.

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

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

Polish Tatra Sheepdogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.