Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Playful
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Cheerful

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

Sheltie Pugs are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

United States

Japanese Chin, Boston Terrier

Pug and Shetland Sheepdog

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Black
White

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Boston Chins have medium-length coats.

Sheltie Pugs 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 Sheltie Pug can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Sheltie Pugs 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

Von Willebrand's Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma

Entropion
Dermatomyositis
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Full Blood Work
General Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test
DNA

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

Sheltie Pugs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

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

Relax, Walk

Play with Toys, Fetch, Cuddle, Run

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.

Sheltie Pugs 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 Sheltie Pug, it's at least 8 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 Sheltie Pugs 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 Sheltie Pug 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, Sheltie Pug should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
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 20-30 pound (9 - 14 kg) Sheltie Pug feed 1.5 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 a Sheltie Pug is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 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 Sheltie Pug is between $34 - $67. This makes an average of $408 - $804 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.

Sheltie Pugs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

The Sheltie Pug is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

Boston Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

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