Affectionate
Playful
Inquisitive

Playful
Stubborn
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Good-natured
Opinionated

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

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

Choose a Doxle 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.

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

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Beagle, Dachshund

Boston Terrier and Pekingese

Not recognized by any clubs.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black
White

Black
White
Brown
Brindle

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

Bostineses have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Doxle 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.

A Bostinese 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.

Doxles have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Bostineses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Stenotic Nares
Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis

Deafness
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Cushing's Disease

Deafness
Hydrocephalus
Eye Problems

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Work
Serum Chemistry
Spinal Tap
Neurologic Exam
Ophthalmic Examination

Biopsy
Orthopedic
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ophthalmic
Oral

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

Bostineses have low energy levels, ideal for a relaxed lifestyle.

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

Bostinese has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

Doxles are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Doxle dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Running, Playing tricks, Walk, Playing Ball, Tug-of-war, Playing fetch, Walking, Car rides, Fetch, Walks, Play, Cuddlin

Playing Ball

Doxles are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Doxle dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Bostineses 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 Doxle, it's at least 4 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 Bostinese, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Doxles usually need at least 35 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 Bostineses 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.

Doxles require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

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

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Doxle is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Bostinese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Doxle 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 Bostinese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Doxle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Doxles can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

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

Bostineses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

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

Bostineses are not known for being a highly playful breed.