Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Spirited
Cheerful

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Sheltidoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Bichon Frise and Toy Fox Terrier

Shetland Sheepdog and Poodle

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Brown

Black
White
Pied
Sable
Blue
Brown
Cream
Gray
Red
Silver

Toy Fo-Chons are known for their coat length.

Sheltidoodles have medium-length coats.

Straight

Curly

A Toy 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 Sheltidoodle 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.

Patellar Luxation
Inverterbral Disc Degeneration

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Sebaceous Adenitis
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat
Ulcerative Dermatosis

Allergies
Eye Problems
Dental Disease

Deafness
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Diabetes
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Wellness Check
Eye and Ear Examination

Eye Examination
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Blood and Urine Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

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

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Toy 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 Sheltidoodle, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Toy Fo-Chons 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.

In general most Sheltidoodles 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 Toy Fo-Chon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

In general Toy Fo-Chon should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

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

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper

For an average 7-12 pound (3 - 5 kg) Toy Fo-Chon feed 1 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 40-50 pound (18 - 23 kg) Sheltidoodle 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 Toy Fo-Chon is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Sheltidoodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Toy Fo-Chon 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.

The average per month expenses of a Sheltidoodle 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Sheltidoodles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Sheltidoodles are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.