Boston Chin Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Boston Chin dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Boston Chin. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

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

United States

Japanese Chin, Boston Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Brown

Black

Black
White

The coat of a Boston Chin falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Boston Chin can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Boston Chins 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 Boston Chin 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.

Cherry Eye
Congenital Heart Defect

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Full Blood Work
General Physical Examination

Boston Chins 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.

Boston Chin 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 Boston Chins a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

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

Boston Chins are known to bark very little or not at all. They tend to be very quiet and do not bark excessively. They may only bark in specific situations, such as when they need to alert their owner to something important or when they are in distress.

Relax, Walk

Boston Chins 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 Boston Chin, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boston Chins usually need at least 40 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 Boston Chin is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Boston Chin 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

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Boston Chin 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 Boston Chin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Boston Chin 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 Boston Chin have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Boston Chins lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

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.

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

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

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

Boston Chins are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Boston Chins are very friendly around strangers.

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

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