While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Silkchons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Boston Huahua is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Quick
Gentle
Joyful
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Avoid Silkchons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Boston Huahuas are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Bichon Frise, Silky Terrier

Chihuahua, Boston Terrier

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

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
White
Silver
Cream

White
Cream
Black

Silkchons are known for their coat length.

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

Wavy

Straight

Silkchons are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

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

Boston Huahuas 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
Liver Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Tracheal Collapse
Diabetes
Cushing's Disease
Hyperadrenocorticism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Heart Problems such as Pulmonic Stenosis

Allergies

Allergies

Chest X-rays
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Biochemistry Panel Tests
Clinical Exam
Eye and Ear Examination

X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination
Hearing Tests
Angiocardiography or Radiography Imagery

Silkchons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Boston Huahuas are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Silkchons need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Silkchons are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Playing, Walking, Go to Park, Walk

Tug-of-war, Walk, Walking, Playing, Sleeping, Eating Snacks, Cuddling, Eating, Walks, Playing in yard, Napping, Hikes, Playing catch, Socializing, Photography, Car rides, Snuggling, Run, Playdate, Window watching, Sun bathing, Fetch

Silkchons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Silkchon dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Boston Huahuas 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silkchon, it's at least 4 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 Huahua, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silkchons 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 Huahuas 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.

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

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

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

Boston Huahua 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Silkchon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

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

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

Boston Huahua 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.

Silkchons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Boston Huahuas have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

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

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

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

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