Dog
Pronunciation:
bawg-len ter-ee-er
Breed Description:
The Bolgen Terrier breed of dog is a "designer" or mixed breed that was created by crossing the Boston Terrier and the Beagle. Because of this, a breed type has not been established and the looks and temperament of the dog can greatly change from one puppy to the next. Generally, the Boglen Terrier will have qualities of all the parents. They are a small to medium sized breed of dog that should be muscular in appearance and build without being too course or bulky. The body should be well proportioned but the front legs are fairly long for the dog. The Bolgen Terrier should be slightly longer than they are tall and they should have a level top line. The head should be broad with a small muzzle and the ears should fold forward. The tail should be medium in length and should taper to a point.
The coat of the Boglen Terrier is usually a short coat that is very dense and covers the dog completely. The hair should lay flat on the dog and create a smooth line. The texture of the coat should be slightly hard. The Bolgen Terrier can be found in any colors that are common in the parent breeds but the most common color is a black, white and brown tricolor.
Temperament:
The Bolgen Terrier breed of dog is a friendly and intelligent breed that is known for their sweet temperament and their clown-like personality. This is a dog that loves to be with their family and they love just about everyone. The breed is usually very good with children of all ages and they usually do well with other dogs and pets. The Bolgen Terrier is usually very energetic and are usually eager to please, making them very easy to train.
Height:
There is no set height for the Bolgen Terrier at this time.
Weight:
The average weight for a Bolgen Terrier is between 20 to 40 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Bolgen Terrier breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on the Boston Terrier and the Beagle to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Bolgen Terrier breed of dog may not be suitable for apartments if they take after their Beagle parent, which is a very vocal breed. The ideal is a home with a fenced yard and they should not be an outdoor dog. It is important for this breed to have a fenced yard since the Bolgen Terrier will wander off after anything interesting.
Exercise:
The Bolgen Terrier breed of dog is a very energetic breed of dog and will need about 45 to 60 minutes of exercise each day to stay healthy and happy. The Bolgen Terrier should be exercised on lead when they are not in a secure area since they will wander away after anything interesting.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Bolgen Terrier breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and they require little to no maintenance to keep their coats healthy. On average, you should expect to brush your dog on a weekly basis to remove dead hairs and dirt. A wipe down with a damp cloth will keep them clean and they should only be bathed when it is absolutely necessary. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and nails should be clipped once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Bolgen Terrier breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Bocker, it is important to read up on the Beagle and the Boston Terrier. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
