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

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

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Quick
Selfish

Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

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

Bosties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Avoid Scorkies as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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

Yorkshire Terrier, Scottish Terrier

Boston Terriers, West Highland White Terrier

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

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

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Red
Gray
Black

Black
White
Brindle
Brown

Scorkies have medium-length coats.

Bosties are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wiry

A Scorkie can have a litter of 4-6 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 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.

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

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

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hypoglycemia
Atopic Dermatitis
Collapsed Trachea

Deafness
Cataracts
Copper Poisoning

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Analysis
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

Scorkies are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

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

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

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

Bosties require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

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

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

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Scorkie, it's at least 5 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 Bostie, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Scorkies 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 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.

Scorkies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Bostie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Scorkie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Scorkie is between $28 - $35. This makes an average of $336 - $420 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 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.

Scorkie has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

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

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

Scorkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Scorkies are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Scorkies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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

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

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

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