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| Recognized By: |
IDCR
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| AKA: |
Chi-Bo, Boston Chi Parti
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| Appearance: |
The Bo-Chi has a Brindle coat with a white chest, blaze and paws. They typically resemble a small Boston Terrier. They have a proud and alert appearance.
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| Size: |
A fully grown Bo-Chi weighs around 10 to 15 pounds.
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| Personality: |
The Bo-Chi has a bold personality. They are very curious, outgoing and faithful dogs.
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| Temperament: |
The Bo-Chi is a friendly and active dog.
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| Family Dog: |
The Bo-Chi makes a wonderful family dog. They are typically great with everyone.
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| Companionship: |
The Bo-Chi makes a wonderful companion dog.
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| Head: |
The head of the Bo-Chi is square like a Boston Terrier's often with some wrinkles on the nose.
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| Eyes: |
The eyes of the Bo-Chi are big, round, bold, bright and expressive.
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| Ears: |
The Bo-Chi has "bat-like" ears. They are erect and larger than those of the Chihuahua, more resembling the Frenchi's, but without rounded tips.
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| Muzzle: |
The Bo-Chi has a square muzzle.
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| Teeth/Bite: |
The Bo-Chi often has the bulldog underbite.
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| Neck: |
The neck of the Bo-Chi is short to medium in length and thick.
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| Body: |
The Bo-Chi has a small, muscular body.
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| Forequarters: |
The forequarters of the Bo-Chi are stout and wide with the chest proudly desplayed.
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| Hindquarters: |
The hindquarters of the Bo-Chi can be slightly stretched back like a Boston Terrier's.
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| Gait: |
The Bo-Chi has a quick prancing trot but they are fast.
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| Feet: |
The Bo-Chi has small feet that should be in proportion with the body.
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| Tail: |
Some Bo-Chis have no tail while other have the corkscrew tail like the Boston Terrrier.
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| Color: |
The coat of the Bo-Chi can be many colors or color combinations. A Brindle coat is common in the Bo-Chi.
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| Coat: |
The Bo-Chi has a short, shiny coat.
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| Shedding: |
The Bo-Chi sheds very little and mostly during the summer months.
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| Grooming: |
The Bo-Chi requires regular bathing and brushing to remove dead fur.
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| Training: |
The Bo-Chi is very easy to train.
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| Behavior: |
The Bo-Chi is a laid back dog who like to play on his terms.
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| Barking: |
The Bo-Chi is not considered a huge barker but they do like to let you know that someone is at the door.
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| Weather: |
The Bo-Chi does not do well in extreme heat or cold.
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| Exercise: |
The Bo-Chi requires a lot of room to run as they love lots of exercise.
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| Physical Ability: |
The Bo-Chi is an extremely athletic dog.
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| Living Arrangements: |
The Bo-Chi makes a great indoor dog but they love to have a yard in which to run.
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| Health: |
The Bo-Chi is a very health dog overall.
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| Eye Health: |
The Bo-Chi has very good eye health. They are not prone to weepy eyes like the Chihuahua.
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| Ear Health: |
The ears of the Bo-Chi require cleaning often.
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| Dental Health: |
The Bo-Chi may have an underbite which might present a slight problem later in life but softer food will take care of that.
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** Not all dogs being represented by this name consist of the exact percentages listed above.
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