Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Aggressive
Easygoing

Happy
Dominant
Protective
Affectionate
Intelligent
Quiet

Boston Malterriers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Maltese and Boston Terrier

Newfoundland dog

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Brown

Black
White

Brown
Red

Boston Malterriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Wavy

A Boston Malterrier 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 Chesapeake Bay Retriever can have a litter of 10-13 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.

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

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Heart Murmur
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Hip Dysplasia

Hypothyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Skin Allergy “atopy”

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Electrocardiogram
Complete Blood Count
Thyroid Panel

Eye
Hip
Blood
Dna For Vwd
Physical Examination

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

Chesapeake Bay Retriever has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chase, Tug-of-war, Hide & Seek, Wrestling

Walk, Run, Fetch

Boston Malterriers 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.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers 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 Malterrier, 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 Chesapeake Bay Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boston Malterriers 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.

In general most Chesapeake Bay Retrievers 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.

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

Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-22 pound (4 - 10 kg) Boston Malterrier 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 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Chesapeake Bay Retriever feed 2.8 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 Malterrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Boston Malterrier 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 Chesapeake Bay Retriever 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Boston Malterriers are highly friendly around strangers.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.