Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Playful
Goofy
Protective
Willing

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

Boxmatians are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

Europe

Japanese Chin, Boston Terrier

Boxer and Dalmatian

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

Designer Breed Registry
Designer Canine Registry

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White

White
Black
Pied

Boston Chins have medium-length coats.

Boxmatians have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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.

A Boxmatian can have a litter of 10-13 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.

Boxmatians struggle with new environments and lifestyle changes, preferring familiarity.

While the Boston Chin breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Boxmatian breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Cherry Eye
Congenital Heart Defect

Usually Very Healthy

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma

Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Full Blood Work
General Physical Examination

Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Complete Blood Count

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

Boxmatians 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.

Boxmatian 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.

Boxmatians 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.

Boxmatians 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.

Boxmatians bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Relax, Walk

Walk agility, Walking, Sleeping, Eating Snacks, Petting, Swimming

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.

Boxmatians 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 Boxmatian, it's at least 12 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 Boxmatians 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.

The Boston Chin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Boxmatian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

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

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
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 50-90 pound (23 - 41 kg) Boxmatian 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 Boston Chin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Boxmatian is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 a Boxmatian is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Boxmatian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Boxmatians have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

The Boxmatian 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.

Boxmatians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Boxmatians are not cat friendly.

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

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

Boston Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

Boxmatians are not very stranger friendly.

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

Boxmatians 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.

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