Unfortunately, the Boston Malterrier 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, West Australian Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Outright
Tempered
Companionable
Spirited

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

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

Maltese and Boston Terrier

Australian Terrier and West Highland White Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White

White
Fawn
Blue
Red

Boston Malterriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

West Australian Terriers 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 West Australian Terrier can have a litter of 3-6 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.

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

The West Australian Terrier breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

None Known

Hypothyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Skin Allergy “atopy”

Patellar Luxation
Addison's Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

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

X-Rays
Complete Physical Examination
Allergy Testing
Hip and Knee

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

West Australian Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

West Australian Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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 West Australian Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

West Australian Terriers 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.

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

West Australian Terrier 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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a West Australian Terrier is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

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

West Australian Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

West Australian Terriers 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.

West Australian Terriers 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.

West Australian Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

West Australian Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Boston Malterriers are highly friendly around strangers.

West Australian Terriers 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.

West Australian Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

West Australian Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.