Unfortunately, the English Boston-Bulldog 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, Silkchons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Playful
Loving
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Aggressive

Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive
Cheerful

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

Silkchons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

English Bulldog and Boston Terrier

Bichon Frise, Silky Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Brown
Black

Fawn
White
Silver
Cream

English Boston-Bulldogs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Silkchons are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

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

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

English Boston-Bulldogs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Heart Problems

Patellar Luxation
Liver Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Tracheal Collapse
Diabetes
Cushing's Disease
Hyperadrenocorticism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Cherry Eye
Skin Infections

Allergies

Allergy Tests
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Profile
Echocardiogram Tests
Ophthalmologic Examination
Skin Scrapings

Chest X-rays
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Biochemistry Panel Tests
Clinical Exam
Eye and Ear Examination

English Boston-Bulldogs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Silkchons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

English Boston-Bulldog has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

Silkchons are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Silkchons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Tug-of-war, Fetch, Walk, Wrestle, Dog Parks, Naptime, Walks, Snuggles, Car rides, Walking, Hiking

Playing, Walking, Go to Park, Walk

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Boston-Bulldog, 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 Silkchon, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Boston-Bulldogs 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.

In general most Silkchons usually need at least 30 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 English Boston-Bulldog has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Silkchons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

English Boston-Bulldog 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

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

The average cost of an English Boston-Bulldog is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Silkchon 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.

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

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

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

English Boston-Bulldogs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Silkchons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

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

English Boston-Bulldogs are highly friendly around strangers.

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

English Boston-Bulldogs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

English Boston-Bulldogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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