Alert
Loving
Inquisitive
Lively
Intelligent
Playful

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

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

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

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

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

United States

United States

Terrier

Boston Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier

1970s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Brown
Black
Sable
Blue
Red

Black
White
Brindle
Fawn
Brown

Straight

Wiry

An American Hairless Terrier can have a litter of 14-16 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 Yorkie can have a litter of 4-6 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.

American Hairless Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

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

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

Patellar Luxation
Hemophilia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Cushing's Disease
Teeth Issues
Liver Shunts

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Cushing's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Demodectic Mange
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Von Willebrand's Disease

Cataracts
Diabetes
Atopic Dermatitis
Dry Eye

Blood Test
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Skin Evaluation

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Serum Chemistry Panel Tests

American Hairless Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

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

Play dates, Dog Parks, Walking

Fetch, Walking, Playing fetch

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American Hairless Terrier, 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 Boston Yorkie, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most American Hairless Terriers 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.

In general most Boston Yorkies 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.

American Hairless 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.

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

American Hairless 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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

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

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

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.

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

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

American Hairless Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Boston Yorkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

American Hairless Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

American Hairless Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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

American Hairless Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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