Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Active
Friendly
Outgoing
Sensitive
Energetic
Intelligent
Playful

Boston Chins are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Dalmatians shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

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

United States

Mediterranean

Japanese Chin, Boston Terrier

great dane, pointer

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

ancient times

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White

Pied
Black
Brown
White

Boston Chins have medium-length coats.

Dalmatians 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 Dalmatian can have a litter of 12-14 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.

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

Dalmatians typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Cherry Eye
Congenital Heart Defect

Deafness
Urolithiasis

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Laryngeal Paralysis
Dalmatian Bronzing Syndrome
Microphthalmia

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Full Blood Work
General Physical Examination

Hearing
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Throat

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

Dalmatians thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Dalmatians 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.

Dalmatians 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.

Dalmatians 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, Play, Sniffing, Walking, Exploring, Bird watching, His walk, Pets, Run, Tug-of-war, Chase, Hide & Seek, Fetch

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.

Dalmatians 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 Dalmatian, 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 Dalmatians 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 Dalmatian 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

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

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
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 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian 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.

Dalmatian is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

The Dalmatian 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.

Dalmatians 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.

Dalmatians 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.

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

Boston Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

Dalmatians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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