Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Going
Sweet
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Charming

Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

Shi-Beagles are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Boston Spaniels are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Shiba Inu, Beagle

Cocker Spaniel and Boston Terrier

2000's

Unknown

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White

Black
White
Brown
Sable

Shi-Beagles have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Boston Spaniels have medium-length coats.

A Shi-Beagle can have a litter of 2-14 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 Spaniel can have a litter of 6-8 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.

Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Dry Eye

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Demodectic Mange
Deafness
Demodicosis
Wobbler's Syndrome
Microphthalmia
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)

Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Heart Murmur

Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Full Chemistry Panel Tests and Blood Count
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Various Blood Tests
Echocardiography (ultrasound)
Myelography (Dye And X-Ray to Assess The Spinal Cord)

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Complete Blood Count
Thyroid Panel
vonWillebrand’s Disease Test
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)

Shi-Beagles 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.

Boston Spaniels 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 Shi-Beagle, it's at least 9 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 Spaniel, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shi-Beagles 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.

In general most Boston Spaniels 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.

Shi-Beagle 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 Spaniel should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 18-30 pound (8 - 14 kg) Shi-Beagle 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 10-28 pound (5 - 13 kg) Boston Spaniel 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 Shi-Beagle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Boston Spaniel is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

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

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

Shi-Beagles are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

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

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

Shi-Beagles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Shi-Beagles are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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