Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Fearless

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

Smooth Torkies 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.

Yorkshire Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier

Chow Chow, German Shepherd

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Pied
Fawn
Black

Brown
Black
Red
Gray
Cream
Fawn

Smooth Torkies have medium-length coats.

Chow Shepherds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Smooth Torkie 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.

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 Torkies 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.

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Portosystemic Shunt

Hip Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Myasthenia Gravis

Entropion
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hydrocephalus
Color Dilution Alopecia
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Hyperadrenocorticism
Cryptorchidism
Myasthenia Gravis

Cataracts

Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination
Knee X-Rays

X-Rays
MRI
Blood Tests
Ophthalmologic Examination

Smooth Torkie 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 Torkies are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Smooth Torkies 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.

Chow Shepherds 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 Smooth Torkie, it's at least 6 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 Torkies usually need at least 120 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 Torkie 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
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Smooth Torkie 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.

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 Torkie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 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 Torkie 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 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 Torkie 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 Torkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Smooth Torkies are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Smooth Torkies 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.