Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Cheerful

Intelligent
Protective
Courageous
Watchful
Quiet
Energetic

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

Mountain Curs shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Bostchons aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Choose a Mountain Cur if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

United States

Bichon Frise and Boston Terrier

Native Curs, Indian Curs and Terrier-like Curs

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

Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association, Inc.

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brindle
Brown

Brindle
Black

Bostchons are known for their coat length.

Mountain Curs have medium-length coats.

Curly

Straight

A Bostchon 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.

A Mountain Cur can have a litter of 12-16 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.

Bostchons are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Patellar Luxation

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Esophageal Achalasia
Hydrocephalus
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Deafness

Blood
Biopsy
Orthopedic
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ophthalmic
Oral

Yearly Physical Examination

Bostchons are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Mountain Curs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Bostchon has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Mountain Cur has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bostchons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Mountain Curs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Mountain Curs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bostchons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Mountain Curs are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Bostchons 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.

Mountain Curs 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 Bostchon, 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 Mountain Cur, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bostchons 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.

In general most Mountain Curs 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.

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

The Mountain Cur is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Mountain Cur 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 14-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Bostchon 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 45-60 pound (20 - 27 kg) Mountain Cur 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.

The average cost of a Bostchon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Mountain Cur is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bostchon 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 average per month expenses of a Mountain Cur 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.

Bostchons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Mountain Cur has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

The Mountain Cur is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bostchons are highly friendly around strangers.

Mountain Curs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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

The Mountain Cur is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.