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

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

Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous

Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Trainable
Cheerful
Faithful
Instinctual

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

Avoid Bich-poos as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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A Bostalian 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 Bich-poo can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Addison's Disease
Cushing's Disease
Corneal Dystrophy

Cataracts

Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)

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

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

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

Bich-poo has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

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

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

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

Bostalian dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Bich-poos bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

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

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

Bich-poo is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Bich-poos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Bostalians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Bich-poos make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Bich-poos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Bich-poos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Bich-poos are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Bich-poos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Bich-poos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.