Unfortunately, the Bostillon is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Silkeses are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Playful
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Quick
Gentle
Tempered
Joyful
Sweet
Inquisitive
Easygoing

Bostillons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Silkeses shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Avoid Silkeses as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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Boston Terrier, Papillon

Silky Terrier and Maltese

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®

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

Black
White
Brown
Red

Black
Gray
Brown
White
Cream

Bostillons have medium-length coats.

Silkeses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

Silkeses are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Patellar Luxation

Patellar Luxation
Hypoglycemia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Deafness
Cataracts

Diabetes
Portosystemic Shunt
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

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

Eye Examination
Ear Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Count

Bostillons are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Silkeses' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Bostillons sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Fetch, Walks, Wrestling, Cuddles, Sleeping, Farm work

Playing fetch, Walking, Napping, Tug-of-war, Puzzle Toys, Walk, Barking, Jumping, Going on walks

Bostillons 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.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bostillon, it's at least 6 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 Silkese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bostillons 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.

In general most Silkeses usually need at least 45 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 Bostillon has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Silkeses 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.

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

Dematter
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-17 pound (5 - 8 kg) Bostillon 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 9-14 pound (4 - 6 kg) Silkese 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 Bostillon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

Bostillon is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Silkeses are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Bostillons are highly friendly around strangers.

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