Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Aggressive
Energetic
Loyal
Responsive
Alert
Intelligent
Protective

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

Choose an Australian Cattle Dog 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

Australia

Japanese Chin, Boston Terrier

Dingo

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

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White

Blue
Red

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.

An Australian Cattle Dog can have a litter of 12-15 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Australian Cattle Dogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Cherry Eye
Congenital Heart Defect

Deafness
OCD
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma

Cataracts
Lens Luxation

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Full Blood Work
General Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Hearing

Boston Chins are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Australian Cattle Dogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Australian Cattle Dog has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Boston Chins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

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

Australian Cattle Dogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Relax, Walk

Chase, Running, Walk, Run, Fetch, Play, Herding, Playing, Walking, Road trip, Playing fet, Hiking, Eating Snacks, Hike, Sleep, Kisses, Sniffing, Sprint, Tug-of-war, Hunt, Tracking, Investigating, Cuddling, Off-leash, Chewing, Herding birds, Bike ride, Go to Park, Jogging, Dog Parks

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.

Australian Cattle Dogs 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 Boston Chin, it's at least 5 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 Australian Cattle Dog, it's at least 14 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.

In general most Australian Cattle Dogs 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 Boston Chin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Australian Cattle Dog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

In general Australian Cattle Dog should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
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.

For an average 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Australian Cattle Dog feed 2.5 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 cost of an Australian Cattle Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 average per month expenses of an Australian Cattle Dog 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.

Boston Chin has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Australian Cattle Dog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

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

Boston Chins are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

Boston Chins are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Australian Cattle Dogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Boston Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

Australian Cattle Dogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Australian Cattle Dogs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Australian Cattle Dogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.