Outright
Tempered
Courageous
Loving
Familiar
Lively
Spirited

Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous

German Pinschers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Boston Iggys are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Fawn
Red
Brown
Blue

Gray
Red
Fawn
Blue
Black
Brindle
White
Cream

Wiry

Straight

A German Pinscher can have a litter of 12-15 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 Iggy 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.

German Pinschers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

German Pinschers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Congenital Heart Defect

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Epilepsy
Bone Fractures

Cataracts

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Dna Test For Vwd
Thyroid Tests

Hearing
X-Rays
Eye examination
Full Body Examination

German Pinscher has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

German Pinschers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Walking, Petting, Running, Walk, Play, Run, Fetch, Hike

Fetch, Cuddling, Tug-of-war

German Pinschers 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 Iggys 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 German Pinscher, it's at least 14 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 Iggy, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Pinschers 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 Iggys 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.

German Pinscher 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 Iggy should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-90 pound (29 - 41 kg) German Pinscher 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.

For an average 8-22 pound (4 - 10 kg) Boston Iggy 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.

The average cost of a German Pinscher is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a German Pinscher is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Boston Iggy is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

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.

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

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

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

Boston Iggys have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

German Pinschers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

German Pinschers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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

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

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