Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Fearless
Faithful
Instinctual

Curious
Aloof
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Quiet
Detached

Smooth Foodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Chow Shepherds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Poodle and Smooth Fox Terrier

Chow Chow, German Shepherd

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Gray
Blue
Silver
White

Brown
Black
Red
Gray
Cream
Fawn

Smooth Foodles have medium-length coats.

Chow Shepherds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

A Smooth Foodle can have a litter of 3-6 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 Chow Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 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.

Smooth Foodles are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

While the Smooth Foodle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Chow Shepherds typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation
Sebaceous Adenitis
Gastric Dilation Volvulus
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Myasthenia Gravis

Deafness
Cataracts
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome
Bleeding Disorder
Eye Diseases and Disorders
Canine Cushing’s Disease
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)
Myasthenia Gravis
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency

Cataracts

Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Various Blood Testing Modalities
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Dental and Oral Examinations
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

X-Rays
MRI
Blood Tests
Ophthalmologic Examination

Smooth Foodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Chow Shepherd has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Smooth Foodle, it's at least 10 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 Chow Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Smooth Foodles 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.

In general most Chow Shepherds usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Smooth Foodle 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, Chow Shepherd should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 5-65 pound (2 - 29 kg) Smooth Foodle 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 45-90 pound (20 - 41 kg) Chow Shepherd 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.

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

The average cost of a Chow Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Foodle 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 Chow Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Smooth Foodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Chow Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Smooth Foodles are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Chow Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Smooth Foodles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Smooth Foodles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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