The BoShih

The BoShih is a cross between a Boston Terrier and a Shih Tzu. This hybrid dog mix is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club and can be registered through their organization.

The Boston Terrier/Shih Tzu mix has a medium-to-long length straight-haired coat, which can be in nearly any color. Regular brushing and occasional bathing will keep their coats looking their best. They weigh between 10 and 20 pounds, and are 12 to 16 inches tall.

These dogs generally make good pets for most families, and adapt well to most living situations. They are alert, curious, happy and playful. Early socialization will help them become good companions who get along well with children and other pets. They can be difficult to housebreak, but will respond well to gentle but firm, and consistent training. Daily walks or play in a fenced yard is needed exercise for these dogs.

Average life expectancy for this mix is 12 to 15 years.

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Buddy  I think they're a great breed... I've had many dogs in my life, but Buddy, is by far my favorite. He's got a great personality, he was easy to potty-train,...

Emma Lynn Cerda  My BoShih's name is Emma Lynn Cerda and she is 3 1/2 years old. She is just a sweetie and a good dog. She does seem to have a sensitive stomach. I have ...

Jewel  Jewel just turned 13. She is one terrific dog. Playful, spunky, a great companion. We've had her since around 10 weeks old (Jan 1997). Don't think twice ...

Horace  Horace came from the Humane Society, he was a stray and about 10 months old when we adopted him. He was with us for 14 months until a severe allergic ...

Pixie  She is the best, and most well behaved dog that I have seen in a while. She has many tendancies of the Shih Tzu and the Boston. She was a rescue dog, and ...

Emma GeorgeAnne  Emma was born in 1993 and we had her till a month ago. She was a wonderful little dog. She knew she was top dog from the day we got her. She was the ...

Gabby  Gabby is now 4 months old i adopted her from a shelter in RI. She is so spunky and a joy to have in our family my 4 year old just loves running around ...

Brady (My son is a Tom Brady Fan)  We got Brady from a Shih Tzu and Boston Terrier breeder for my son's birthday last year. The breeder said she was experimenting when her Shih Tzu had ...

Bud  My little 8 week old boy is half boston terrier half shi tzu.. I just got him last week from a shelter in RI. He is so good, the best dog i could ever ...

Oliver  Oliver is 3 1/2 years old and is as sweet as can be. I got him from the pound at 5 months and he is a shy guy. He can be a bit of a rascal as he is very ...

Fenway  Fenway's dad is purebred Boston, and his mother is pure bred shih tzu. We hope he'll have more characteristics of his father. Fenway is incredibly intelligent ...

zoey  Zoey is my daughter's dog and best friend. My daughter was turning 5 years old - we planned a huge birthday party. 3 days before her party she got chicken ...

Jake  He is half boston terrier, half shih tzu. He's 2 months and 13 days old. Black and white, but he's turning brindle on the black parts. Most of his hair ...

Jianna  Well I just got her she is only 6 weeks old and so far she is soooo adorable and her personality so far is great. My Chiweenie Jibbers has bonded with ...

pudgie  cutest dog in the world no matter what anyone says

BoShih - BB  BB is the sweetest girl. She is pretty low to the ground, and when we meet a full-breed Boston it is always shocking that they are taller. She is VERY ...

Kari Jo  She is just over 5 weeks old and so so very smart. I have only had her for three days and the only accident she has had in the house was my fault for forgetting ...

Gidget - Boshih  Gidget is a rescue dog. She is a Boshih. Very playful and friendly. She is one year old, July 25th. I am not around her all day long, but my 85 year ...

Annabella  OMG she is hyper as can be but we love her. My Boston Terrier Dixie (Bella's Mommy) is hyper, too, but my Shihtzu Bugzy (Bella's Daddy) is the calmest ...

Gus  We got him in April 2010 and have been in love with him ever since. Our year old daughter loves to pet him. Her favorite is to bug him and he just takes ...

Oreo....  My family just adopted him today.... We are already in love with him!!!! He is so full of energy and has this goffy personality.

Bella  She's very playful and loves to lick.She's a good dog and it has been hard to potty train her,but she is basically potty trained now.She's 1 year old ...

Buddy  My dog's name is buddy, he's about 4 months old. He's already house broken - sweet as they come, very friendly, and playful. Also, he seems quite intelligent....

Yoda  I rescued Yoda from the SPCA. They told me that he was a Shih Tzu but he definitely has a mixed background. Although he looks mostly like a Shih Tzu his ...

Miss Ellie Mae  Ellie swims, sleeps with me, loves everyone that comes over and gets very excited when we go for rides in the car. I got Ellie after my divorce 5 years ...

Lil Man Jack  Jack is a 8 week old Boshih. His mom is a papered Boston and his dad is a Shih tzu. He was the runt of the litter, so he is STILL cutting teeth. Personality ...

Suzie q  Dad is boston amd mom is shih both full blood with papers.Have had her for a year now and she is the most amazing dog ever. Color is brindle with a white ...

Miss B  She possesses a sweet temperament with spurts of energy and "terrierness". Very quick learner of words and tricks!

Oliver  Oliver's mother is a Shih Tzu and the rescue folks think the father is a Boston Terrier mix! He is all Boston Terrier! He is sweet and loves attention ...

Oliver  He is sweet and loves attention from us. He is extremely playful with people and other dogs. He is great with training. He loves to steal our socks ...

Muggsy and Petunia  so spunky and fun all the time. they sleep under covers and play like crazy they are the talk to the town when we are out they are soo loving and. silly ...

Yoshi  He is the sweetest dog you will ever meet. So playful and loving. he loves to swim!! i never met a dog that loves to swim.

Brady (Wanted to show a before grooming pic)  This Brady before grooming. Looks like a cute Gremlin. My wife prefers him this way, I like the close cut, Boston look. Since I am the one who runs ...

ellie  she is the most amazing dog that i could have bought for my mother,she is full of love she plays well with the other dogs we all just love her

Willow and Brittney  Yes, we own two of these amazing dogs!! They are 2 years and 3 years old. They are absolutely wonderful dogs. Willow was very easily potty trained, laid ...

pudgie and lulu  cutest dogs in the world no matter what anyone says


 
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