Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Cheerful

Curious
Stubborn
Clownish
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Strong
Willed
Aggressive
Watchful

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

Shepherd Pits are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

United States

Bichon Frise and Boston Terrier

German Shepherd, American Pit Bull Terrier

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown
Isabella

Black
White
Brindle
Brown

Brindle
Cream
Fawn
Brown
Gray
Black

Bostchons are known for their coat length.

Shepherd Pits have short 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 Shepherd Pit 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.

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

Shepherd Pits are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation

Demodicosis
Panosteitis
Hip Dysplasia
Pannus
Perianal Fistulas
Hemophilia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis

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

Elbow Dysplasia
Hemivertebrae
Von Willebrand's Disease
Cleft Lip or Palate
Footpad Disorder
Cervical Vertebral Instability
Cutaneous Asthenia
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Eye Conditions

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

Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Blood Tests
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
DNA for VWD
Heart Testing

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

Shepherd Pit has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Shepherd Pits sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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.

Shepherd Pits 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 Shepherd Pit, it's at least 16 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 Shepherd Pits usually need at least 180 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 Shepherd Pit has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Shepherd Pit 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 40-90 pound (18 - 41 kg) Shepherd Pit 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 Bostchon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Shepherd Pit 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 Shepherd Pit 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 make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Shepherd Pits are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Shepherd Pits are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

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

Bostchons are highly friendly around strangers.

Shepherd Pits are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Shepherd Pits are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.