While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Wire Fox Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Boston Chin is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Alert
Fearless
Keen
Intelligent
Bold
Friendly
Quick

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

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

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

Wire Fox Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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

England

United States

rough-coated black and tan terrier

Japanese Chin, Boston Terrier

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

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

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Red
Silver
White
Brindle

Black
White

Wiry

Straight

A Wire Fox Terrier can have a litter of 13-14 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 Boston Chin 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.

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma

Eye
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Full Blood Work
General Physical Examination

Wire Fox Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Boston Chins are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Wire Fox Terriers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Boston Chins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Wire Fox Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Wire Fox Terrier dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Walking, Jumping, Jogging, Road trip, Walk, Run, Fetch

Relax, Walk

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Wire Fox Terrier, it's at least 8 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 Boston Chin, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Wire Fox Terriers 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 Boston Chins usually need at least 40 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 Wire Fox Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 17-19 pound (8 - 9 kg) Wire Fox Terrier feed 2.6 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 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Boston Chin 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 Wire Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Wire Fox Terrier 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 Boston Chin 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.

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

Boston Chin has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Wire Fox Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

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

Wire Fox Terriers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Boston Chins are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Wire Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

Wire Fox Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Wire Fox Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Boston Chins are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Wire Fox Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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