Active
Playful
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Fearless
Cheerful

BoShihs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Smooth Foxy Russells are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

United States

Boston Terrier and Shih Tzu

Smooth Fox Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Red
White
Gray

Red
Brown
Fawn
Black
White

BoShihs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Smooth Foxy Russells have medium-length coats.

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.

A Smooth Foxy Russell can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Reverse Sneezing

Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Allergies

Glaucoma

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

Blood And Urine Analysis
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Complete Ophthalmologic Examination
Hearing and Ear Tests
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

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

Smooth Foxy Russell has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Smooth Foxy Russells are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

Smooth Foxy Russells 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 BoShih, 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 Smooth Foxy Russell, it's at least 14 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.

In general most Smooth Foxy Russells usually need at least 80 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 requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Smooth Foxy Russell has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Smooth Foxy Russell 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Smooth Foxy Russell is somewhere $1.70 - $2.80 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.

The average per month expenses of a Smooth Foxy Russell is between $36 - $42. This makes an average of $432 - $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 make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Smooth Foxy Russells can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Smooth Foxy Russells are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Smooth Foxy Russells are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Smooth Foxy Russells are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Smooth Foxy Russells are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Smooth Foxy Russells are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.