Playful
Agile
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous

Alert
Courageous
Independent
Cheerful
Energetic
Stubborn

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

Jack Russell Terriers shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Italian Greyhound, Boston Terrier

Terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
Red
Fawn
Blue
Black
Brindle
White
Cream

Black
White

Boston Iggys have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Jack Russell Terriers are known for their coat length.

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.

A Jack Russell Terrier can have a litter of 13-16 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
Cataracts
Epilepsy
Bone Fractures

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Subaortic Stenosis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Canine Cushing’s Disease

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Epilepsy
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Cerebellar Ataxia

Hearing
X-Rays
Eye examination
Full Body Examination

Dna For Vwd
CERF
Physical Examination
Eye examination
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)

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

Jack Russell Terrier has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Jack Russell Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Fetch, Cuddling, Tug-of-war

Walking, Spa day, Fetch, Run, Frisbee, Hide & Seek, Playing, Dressing up, Tug-of-war, Road trip, Hike, Chase, Dog Parks, Treats, Running, Walk, Chew, Go to Park, Play, Skateboarding, Tricks, Beach, Playing fetch, Scenting, Walks, Wrestling, Cuddling, Sleeping

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

The Jack Russell Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Boston Iggy should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Jack Russell Terrier 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

The Jack Russell Terrier is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Jack Russell Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Jack Russell Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Jack Russell Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.