Bo Jack Dog Breed

The Bo-Jack comes from two purebred Terrier parents who typically have their work cut out for them, but this hybrid dog is better at being a companion. If you do want to take the extra time to train your Bo-Jack to have a job, that can work. These dogs are fine for first-time families so long as everyone understands the time, energy and attention these dogs will need from day one and throughout their lives. They play well enough with kids and other dogs but are small, fragile and hyper, and they should be supervised.

Below is a list of facts about the Bo-Jack:

PROS

• Very cute
• Low shedder
• Loves to play
• Easy to train
• Good with kids
• Great with other dogs

CONS

• Hyperactive
• Easily upset
• Loves to dig
• High prey drive
• Separation anxiety
• Not hypoallergenic
• May jump constantly
• Significant health concerns
• Needs a great amount of daily exercise

The Bo-Jack is a high-energy, high-maintenance and extremely needy dog. They may be easy to train, but they will require a lot of your time and love. Despite all this, they are still fragile, easy to upset and not meant for harsh training in the least. If you want a dog to leave behind while you travel or go to work, this is not the dog for you.

These dogs are intelligent but also extremely curious. They will chase things that move, explore everywhere and be eager to learn about everything. Your best bet is to start their training early, to be patient and to have lots of agility toys, food puzzles, and your love so as to keep them mentally stimulated.

There is a difference between their typical hyperactivity and the anxiety that can occur if they are upset, left alone or not trained to behave. They will jump on everything and everyone, they will chew things and they will destroy the house. Properly trained and socialized, however, they will be extremely loyal, wonderfully loving and forever ready to please you.

These dogs need an extraordinary amount of exercise. It's best to make sure you can get a couple of long daily walks done every day, make frequent visits to the dog park and set aside a lot of time for play. They need a home that has a yard to continue playing and running.

There are not a lot of health concerns with Bo-Jacks, but if your dog inherits more Boston Terrier in him, he may be brachycephalic. This means he has "pug nose." This will make him prone to heat stroke if he is overexerted in hot weather, or that he can get dangerous chills if not clothed in cold weather. If he is so pug-nosed that his eyes bug out, there may also be eye problems well beyond the typical ones. You will need to be extra careful in this case.

These are some of the issues that your Bo-Jack may encounter:

• Deafness
• Eye diseases
• Eye proptosis
• Patellar luxation
• Respiratory problems
• Skin infections in face wrinkles

The average life span for this mixed breed is believed to be about 12 to 15 years.