Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Spirited
Cheerful

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Social
Aggressive
Cheerful

Avoid Fo-Chons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Boston Labs make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

United States

United States

Bichon Frise, Toy Fox Terrier

Boston Terrier, Labrador Retriever

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000s

Unknown

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
White
Pied
Fawn

Brown
Black
White

Fo-Chons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Boston Labs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Fo-Chon can have a litter of 2-6 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.

A Boston Lab can have a litter of 5-10 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

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Atopic Dermatitis

Patellar Luxation

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood Tests

X-Rays
Urinalysis
Full Blood Work
General Physical Examination

Fo-Chons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Boston Labs require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Boston Labs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Boston Lab dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Go to Beach, Walk

Fetch, Hide & Seek, Walking, Tug-of-war, Tug of War, Nature walk, Frisbee, Chase, Snuggles, Hike, Walk, Run, Nap, Dog Parks, Tag, Running, Shake, Swim, Dressing up

Fo-Chons are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Boston Labs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Fo-Chon, it's at least 7 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 Lab, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Fo-Chons 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 Labs usually need at least 120 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 Fo-Chon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Boston Lab is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 7-14 pound (3 - 6 kg) Fo-Chon feed 2 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 27-50 pound (12 - 23 kg) Boston Lab 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 Fo-Chon is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average cost of a Boston Lab is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Fo-Chon is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 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 Lab 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.

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

Boston Lab is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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.

Fo-Chons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Boston Lab is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Fo-Chons have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

Boston Labs are highly friendly around strangers.

Fo-Chons are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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