Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Social
Cheerful

Bosties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Dalmatian Springers are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Boston Terriers, West Highland White Terrier

Dalmatian and English Springer Spaniel

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brindle
Brown

Black
White
Blue

Bosties are known for their coat length.

Dalmatian Springers have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Straight

A Bostie can have a litter of 3-5 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.

A Dalmatian Springer can have a litter of 4-10 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
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Deafness
Cataracts
Copper Poisoning

None

Biopsy
Orthopedic
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ophthalmology

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Bostie has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

Dalmatian Springers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bosties 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.

Dalmatian Springers 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 Bostie, 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 Dalmatian Springer, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bosties 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 Dalmatian Springers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Dalmatian Springer 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Bostie 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.

For an average 50-55 pound (23 - 25 kg) Dalmatian Springer 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 Bostie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Dalmatian Springer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bostie 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.

The average per month expenses of a Dalmatian Springer 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.

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.

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

Dalmatian Springers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

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

Dalmatian Springers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.