Dog
Pronunciation:
baw-ap-soh
Breed Description:
The Bosapso breed of dog is a "designer" or mixed breed that was created by crossing the Lhasa Apso with the Boston Terrier. 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 Bosapso will have qualities of both parents. They are usually a toy to small sized breed of dog that should be slightly square in shape with the length equaling the height. The top line is usually level and the dog should be robust and compact. They should be muscular but not too muscualr to appear course. The head should be slightly round in shape and the dog should have the large eyes commonly seen in the Boston Terrier. In addition, the ears are usually large and erect, however, some have the large drop ears seen in the Lhasa Apso. The muzzle is usually short. The tail of the Bosapso is usually long.
The coat of the Bosapso can be anything from the long, silky coat of the Lhasa Apso or the very short coat of the Boston Terrier, however, many of the dogs have a medium length coat that looks wiry in appearance. The overall look is of a very scruffy dog. They can be found in any color common to the parent breeds, however, a black and white or brindled color are one of the more common coat colors.
Temperament:
The Bosapso breed of dog is a designer breed and because of this, their temperament can vary greatly. They are usually a very sweet dog that is loyal and affectionate and loves being with their owners. They are usually intelligent little dogs that can learn quickly. The Bosapso is often described as having a clown like temperament and they are usually happy to perform for their owners. The breed does well in multi-pet homes but they are better suited to homes with older children.
Height:
The average height for a Bosapso is between 10 to 16 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Bosapso is between 10 to 25 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Bosapso breed of dog has no known health problems, however, is important to research both the Lhasa Apso and the Boston Terrier to be aware of any potential health problems your dog could be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Bosapso breed of dog can do well in an apartment if they are properly exercised. They should not be outdoor dogs as this breed thrives when they are with their owners.
Exercise:
The Bosapso breed of dog is an active breed that requires between 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day. Generally, two good walks will meet their needs but it is also important to give them an opportunity for off leash exercise as well.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 14 years
Grooming:
The Bosapso breed of dog can be easy to groom if they have the short coat of the Boston Terrier and if they have the long coat of the Lhasa Apso, many owners opt to clip the coat to make grooming easier. If they have the combination coat, the Bosapso will need to be brushed two or three times per week. Bathing should be done once every month or two and the ears should be cleaned weekly. The face should be wiped down on a daily basis and the nails should be trimmed once or twice a week.
Origin:
The Bosapso 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 Bosapso, it is important to read up on the Lhasa Apso 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.
