Playful
Stubborn
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Good-natured
Opinionated

Loving
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Dominant
Strong
Trainable
Fearless

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

Italian Bulldogges make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

United States

United States

Boston Terrier and Pekingese

Neapolitan Mastiff and Olde English Bulldogge

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
White
Brown
Brindle

Black
Red
Brindle
Blue

Bostineses have medium-length coats.

Italian Bulldogges have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Bostinese 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.

An Italian Bulldogge can have a litter of 6-12 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.

Bostineses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Italian Bulldogges are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Stenotic Nares
Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis

Hip Dysplasia

Deafness
Hydrocephalus
Eye Problems

Ectropion
Cherry Eye
Skin Fold Dermatitis

Biopsy
Orthopedic
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ophthalmic
Oral

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Complete Physical Examination

Bostineses have low energy levels, ideal for a relaxed lifestyle.

Italian Bulldogges are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Bostineses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Italian Bulldogges are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

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

Bostineses 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.

Italian Bulldogges 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 Bostinese, it's at least 6 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 Italian Bulldogge, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Bostinese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Italian Bulldogge has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Italian Bulldogge 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

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 11-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Bostinese 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 120-150 pound (54 - 68 kg) Italian Bulldogge feed 4 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 Bostinese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Italian Bulldogge is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bostinese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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 an Italian Bulldogge 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.

Bostineses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Bostineses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Italian Bulldogges are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Bostineses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Italian Bulldogges are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Bostineses are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Italian Bulldogges are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Italian Bulldogges are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Bostineses are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Italian Bulldogges may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.