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

Brave
Loyal
Tenacious
Cautious
Independent
Territorial

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

Karelian Bear Dogs make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

United States

Finland

Boston Terrier and Pekingese

Spitz

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown
Brindle

Black
White

Bostineses have medium-length coats.

Karelian Bear Dogs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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.

A Karelian Bear Dog can have a litter of 10-12 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.

Karelian Bear Dogs are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Bostineses typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

The Karelian Bear Dog is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Stenotic Nares
Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Periodontal Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Deafness
Hydrocephalus
Eye Problems

Pituitary Dwarfism

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

OFA
CERF
Physical Examination

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

Karelian Bear Dogs' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Bostinese has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Karelian Bear Dog has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Karelian Bear Dogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Karelian Bear Dogs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Playing Ball

Fetch, Walk, Run

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.

Karelian Bear Dogs 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 Karelian Bear Dog, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Karelian Bear Dogs require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Karelian Bear Dog 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

Pin Brush
Comb
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 44-51 pound (20 - 23 kg) Karelian Bear Dog feed 2.5 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 Bostinese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Karelian Bear Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 a Karelian Bear Dog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Bostinese has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Karelian Bear Dogs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

Karelian Bear Dogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

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

Karelian Bear Dogs 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.

Karelian Bear Dogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Karelian Bear Dogs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bostineses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Karelian Bear Dogs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.