Calm
Faithful
Keen
Courageous
Friendly

Playful
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Cheerful

Finnish Lapphunds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

Choose a Finnish Lapphund if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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

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Bichon Frise and Boston Terrier

ACA = American Canine Association Inc.
AKC = American Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
NAPR = North American Purebred Registry, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1900s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White
Sable

Black
White
Brindle
Brown

Finnish Lapphunds have medium-length coats.

Bostchons are known for their coat length.

Straight

Curly

A Finnish Lapphund 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.

A Bostchon can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Finnish Lapphunds are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Patellar Luxation

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Esophageal Achalasia
Hydrocephalus
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Blood
Biopsy
Orthopedic
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ophthalmic
Oral

Finnish Lapphunds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Bostchons are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Finnish Lapphund has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

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

Bostchons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Finnish Lapphunds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Finnish Lapphund dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Finnish Lapphund, 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 Bostchon, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Finnish Lapphunds 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 Bostchons 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.

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

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

Finnish Lapphund 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, Bostchon should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 33-52 pound (15 - 24 kg) Finnish Lapphund feed 2.7 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 14-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Bostchon 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 Finnish Lapphund is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Finnish Lapphund 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 Bostchon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Finnish Lapphund has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

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

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

Finnish Lapphunds can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Finnish Lapphunds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Finnish Lapphunds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Bostchons are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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