Unfortunately, the Smooth Foodle is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Zuchons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Fearless
Faithful
Instinctual

Active
Playful
Happy
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Cheerful

United States

United States

Poodle and Smooth Fox Terrier

Shih Tzu, Bichon Frise

2000's

1990s

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Gray
Blue
Silver
White

Black
Cream
Red
Pied
White
Fawn
Gray

Smooth Foodles have medium-length coats.

Zuchons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Curly

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 Zuchon can have a litter of 2-5 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
Sebaceous Adenitis
Gastric Dilation Volvulus
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Canine Hip Dysplasia

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

Allergies
Liver Disease
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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)

Eye Examination
Blood Count
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Hearing and Ear Tests
Urine Sample
Physical and Neurologic Exam

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

Zuchons are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Smooth Foodles 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.

Zuchons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Zuchon dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the 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 Zuchon, it's at least 6 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 Zuchons 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.

Smooth Foodles require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

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

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
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 6-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Zuchon feed 1.5 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 Smooth Foodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Zuchon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 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 Zuchon is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 Smooth Foodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Zuchons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Zuchons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Smooth Foodles are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Zuchons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

Smooth Foodles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

Zuchons 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.

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