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

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

Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Cheerful
Sturdy
Amiable
Charming

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Trainable
Fearless
Quiet
Faithful

Havachons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

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United States

Havanese, Bichon Frise

American Cocker Spaniel and Smooth Fox Terrier

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Cream
Gray
Black
Brown
Silver
Blue
Pied

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Curly

Straight

A Havachon can have a litter of 1-9 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 Foxker can have a litter of 6-8 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
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Heart Murmur

Patellar Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Bladder Stones and Infections

Distichiasis
Deafness
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram
Blood Work

Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Hearing and Ear Tests
Eye and Ear Examination
Thyroid Panel
DNA

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

Smooth Foxkers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Havachons are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Smooth Foxkers 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Havachon, it's at least 9 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 Foxker, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Havachons usually need at least 40 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 Foxkers 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.

Havachons 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.

The Smooth Foxker requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder

The average per month expenses of a Havachon 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 average per month expenses of a Smooth Foxker 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Havachons are highly friendly around strangers.

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