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

Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Affectionate
Lively
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful

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

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

United States

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Maltese and Boston Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier, Chinese Crested

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White

White
Black
Brown
Red

Boston Malterriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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

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 China Jack can have a litter of 4-8 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.

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

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

Cardiomyopathy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation

Hypothyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Skin Allergy “atopy”

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

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

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Ophthalmic Examination
Echocardiogram

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

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

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

Car rides, Boating, Walks, Fetch, Snuggling, Tug-of-war, Walk, Chasing toys, Walking

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 China Jack, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Boston Malterrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

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

China Jack 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
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a China Jack is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

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

China Jacks are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

China Jacks 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.

China Jacks 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.

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

Boston Malterriers are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

China Jacks are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Boston Malterriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

China Jacks are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.