La-Chon

Bichon Frise and Lhasa Apso

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

Blue
Brown

Black

White
Brown
Black
Cream

The coat of a La-Chon is longer than that of the typical dog.

Wavy

4-6 puppies per pregnancy

A La-Chon 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.

La-Chons are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The La-Chon is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Kidney Problems

Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Skin Problems

Knee
Hips
X-Rays
Full Physical Examination

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, La-Chons may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

La-Chon have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The La-Chons a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

The La-Chon breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

La-Chons tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Fetch, Dressing up, Playing Soccer, Walk, Hugs, Play, Walking, Hill climbing, Sit, Tug-of-war, Cuddling, Training, Parks, Walks, Cuddles, Kisses, Throwing a ball, Lots of cuddles, Snuggling, Playing chase, Dancing, Tricks

Medium

La-Chons 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.

6 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For La-Chon, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

30 minutes

In general most La-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.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

Daily

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

1 cups

For an average 8-20 pound (4 - 9 kg) La-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.

$1.40 - $1.40 / day

The average cost of a La-Chon is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

$35 - $42 / month

The average per month expenses of a La-Chon 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 La-Chon have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where La-Chons lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

La-Chons are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

A La-Chons typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

La-Chons are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

La-Chons are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

La-Chons are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The La-Chon is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your La-Chon is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

La-Chon dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.