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

Alert
Dignified
Responsive
Calm
Friendly

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

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

United States

United States

Maltese and Boston Terrier

Husky, North Pole Sled Team Dog

Unknown

1900s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
White

Fawn
White
Black
Gray

Boston Malterriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Chinooks have medium-length coats.

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 Chinook can have a litter of 12-15 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.

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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Hypothyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Skin Allergy “atopy”

Excessive Shyness
Eye Abnormalities
Hip Dysplasia
Hormonal Skin Problems
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Seizures And Spondylosis

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

Hip
Blood Test
Eyes
Skin Scraping
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Chinook has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other 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 Chinook, it's at least 10 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 Chinooks 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 Malterrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Chinook 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.

Chinook 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
Deshedder
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 55-90 pound (25 - 41 kg) Chinook 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.

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

The average cost of a Chinook 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 Chinook 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.

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

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

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

Chinooks 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.

Chinooks are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Boston Malterriers are highly friendly around strangers.

Chinooks are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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