BoShih Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Active
Playful
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

BoShih dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

BoShihs are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the BoShih is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

United States

Boston Terrier and Shih Tzu

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®

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Brown

Black

Red
White
Gray

The coat of a BoShih is longer than that of the typical dog.

Straight

A BoShih 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.

BoShihs 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 BoShih 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Reverse Sneezing

Allergies

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

BoShihs may be a good breed for those who prefer a more relaxed lifestyle. They tend to have a lower energy level than other breeds of dogs.

BoShih have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The BoShih dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

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

BoShih dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Walking, Playing, Running, Walk, Road trip, Catch treats, Play, Nap, Tug-of-war, High Five, Hide & Seek, Brushing, Bath time, Eating Snacks, Dressing up, Playing ins, Sleeping, Treats, Cuddl, Short walks, Greenies, Camping, Cuddling, Playing fetch, Just

BoShihs 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.

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

In general most BoShihs 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.

The BoShih is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) BoShih 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.

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

The average per month expenses of a BoShih 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.

BoShihs has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The BoShih is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

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

BoShihs are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

BoShihs are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

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

BoShihs 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.

BoShihs have an average level of playfulness. The BoShihs, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

BoShih dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.