Alert
Independent
Selfish
Controlled
Calm
Protective
Sensitive

Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Fearless
Cheerful

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

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

Mastiff-type

Smooth Fox Terrier, Bichon Frise

Ancient Times

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Gray
Fawn
Sable

Black
Brown
White

Kangals have medium-length coats.

Smooth Fo-Chons are known for their coat length.

A Kangal can have a litter of 12-15 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 Smooth Fo-Chon 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.

Kangals have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Patellar Luxation
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
Skin and Hair Exams
Hip and Elbow X-rays

Kangal is an antisocial breed that prefers solitude and may not be suitable for social households.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Kangal, 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 Smooth Fo-Chon, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Kangals 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 Smooth Fo-Chons 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 Kangal requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Smooth Fo-Chons 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.

Kangal 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, Smooth Fo-Chon should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 110-150 pound (50 - 68 kg) Kangal feed 4 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 7-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Smooth 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.

The average cost of a Kangal is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Smooth Fo-Chon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Kangal is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Smooth 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 Kangal is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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