Playful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

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

Bosties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Boston Cattle Dogs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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

Australian Cattle Dog and Boston Terrier

Boston Terriers, West Highland White Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
White
Gray
Blue
Red

Black
White
Brindle
Brown

Boston Cattle Dogs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Bosties are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wiry

Boston Cattle Dogs are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Patellar Luxation
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Cataracts

Deafness
Cataracts
Copper Poisoning

X-Rays
Full Physical Examination
Eye Tests
Hearing Tests

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

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

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boston Cattle Dog, it's at least 9 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 Bostie, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boston Cattle Dogs usually need at least 120 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 Bosties 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 Cattle Dog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Boston Cattle Dog 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, Bostie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-57 pound (18 - 26 kg) Boston Cattle Dog 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.

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Bostie 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.

The average cost of a Boston Cattle Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Boston Cattle Dog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 Bostie 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.

Boston Cattle Dog is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Boston Cattle Dogs are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

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

Boston Cattle Dogs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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