Active
Confident
Hard
Working
Stubborn
Intelligent
Alert
Friendly
Protective
Watchful

Active
Playful
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Belgian Sheepdogs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

BoShihs are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose a Belgian Sheepdog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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

Belgium

United States

Shepherd Dog

Boston Terrier and Shih Tzu

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club

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

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Sable

Red
White
Gray

A Belgian Sheepdog can have a litter of 12-14 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 BoShih 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.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Cancer

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Reverse Sneezing

Cataracts
Epilepsy

Allergies

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Thyroid Tests
MRI
Eye Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

Belgian Sheepdogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

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

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

Belgian Sheepdogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Belgian Sheepdogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

Belgian Sheepdog dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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

Playing Ball, Walk, Run, Keep away, Hike, Swim, Frizbee, Canoeing, Chase, Long walks, Hiking, Eating Snacks

Walking, Playing, Running, Walk, Road trip, Catch treats, Play, Nap, Tug-of-war, High Five, Hide & Seek, Brushing, Bath time, Eating Snacks, Dressing up, Playing ins, Sleeping, Treats, Cuddl, Short walks, Greenies, Camping, Cuddling, Playing fetch, Just

Belgian Sheepdogs 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.

BoShihs 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 Belgian Sheepdog, 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 BoShih, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Belgian Sheepdogs 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.

In general most BoShihs 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.

Belgian Sheepdog 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, BoShih should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) Belgian Sheepdog feed 2.5 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 10-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) BoShih 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 Belgian Sheepdog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Belgian Sheepdog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 BoShih 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.

Belgian Sheepdog is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Belgian Sheepdogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Belgian Sheepdogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Belgian Sheepdogs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Belgian Sheepdogs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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

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