Boston Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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

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Terrier, Bulldog, French Bulldog

Spaniels, St. John’s Water Dog, Retrieving Setters, Poodles

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1700s

Blue
Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black
Isabella

Black
Brown

Black
Isabella
Fawn
Brindle

Black
Brown

Boston Terriers have short coats.

Curly Coated Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Curly

A Boston Terrier 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 Curly Coated Retriever can have a litter of 9-14 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.

Patellar Luxation
Cherry Eye
Allergies
Brachycephalic Syndrome

Glycogen Storage Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Cataract
Corneal Ulcer

Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Alopecia

Knee
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination

Boston Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Curly Coated Retrievers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

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

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

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

Boston Terriers 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.

Curly Coated Retrievers 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boston Terrier, it's at least 8 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 Curly Coated Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boston Terriers 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 Curly Coated Retrievers 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.

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

The Curly Coated Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Boston 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

In general Curly Coated Retriever should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Boston Terrier 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.

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Curly Coated Retriever feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Boston Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 per day.

The average cost of a Curly Coated Retriever is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Boston Terrier is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 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 Curly Coated Retriever is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are not dog-friendly.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

The Curly Coated Retriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.