Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Cheerful

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Spirited

Shelchons are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Toy Fo-Tzus are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Bichon Frise and Shetland Sheepdog

Toy Fox Terrier and Shih Tzu

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

Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Brown
Fawn
Black
Sable

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
White
Brindle
Silver

Shelchons are known for their coat length.

Toy Fo-Tzus have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

A Shelchon can have a litter of 4-6 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 Toy Fo-Tzu 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.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lens Luxation
Eye Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Hemophilia
Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Collie Eye Anomaly

Otitis Externa
Allergies
Eye Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Cleft Lift or Palate

Eye
Hip
Blood
Knee
Hearing
Heart
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Eye
Hip
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
DNA for VWD
Blood and Urine Protein Screens

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shelchon, it's at least 8 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 Toy Fo-Tzu, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shelchons 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 Toy Fo-Tzus 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.

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

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

Shelchon 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, Toy Fo-Tzu should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-25 pound (7 - 11 kg) Shelchon feed 3 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 6-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Toy Fo-Tzu feed 0.7 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 Shelchon is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Toy Fo-Tzu is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Shelchon is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 Toy Fo-Tzu 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

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

Toy Fo-Tzus are not the best choice for families with kids.

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

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

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

Toy Fo-Tzus are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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