Miniboz Dog Breed

The Miniboz is a superb companion and watchdog. They are great for first-time dog owners who have small homes. They come from Working Dog and Terrier stock, so they will be very active even though they tend to be far too small to do what their purebred parents do.

Here are some facts about the Miniboz mixed breed dog:

PROS

• Loves kids
• Little shedding
• Highly protective
• Superior watchdog
• Doesn't bark much
• Low grooming needs
• Decently easy to train
• Deals well with solitude
• Excellent companion dog
• Moderate exercise needs
• Great for apartment living
• Gets along swell with other dogs

CONS

• Somewhat rare
• Tendency to roam
• Sensitive to touch
• Not hypoallergenic
• May have a lot of health issues
• May not tolerate cold or heat well

This little hybrid dog is loving, somewhat overly protective and very energetic. They are at their best as watchdogs, but they shouldn't be allowed to be guard dogs because they are so small and don't seem to understand that. Minibozs are intelligent, and they will want to please you. Obedience training should be easy, and they'll also like agility play and learning lots of tricks.

Your Miniboz will want to be the center of attention all the time. They play well with kids and other dogs. If their Terrier inheritance is strong, however, they may have a high prey drive and chase non-canine animals. It's best to socialize them if you have cats or other furry companions. They may be aloof to strangers but will warm up to friends whom they see you are comfortable with.

These dogs are very energetic, but they have only moderate exercise requirements. They tend to get a fair amount of what they need by exploring their home, but they still need to get daily walks and a few weekly visits to the dog park.

The Miniboz comes from two purebred dogs that have very different health profiles. The Boston Terrier is a brachycephalic breed, and the severely shortened snout — called a "pug nose" — means this dog is prone to a lot of respiratory problems. Hot and cold weather can quickly cause big problems. There can also be eye ailments if the pug nose is extremely flat. If your Miniboz inherits this pug nose feature, you need to be extra careful against heat stroke, shivers, and eye concerns.

There are a number of other issues that may affect your Miniboz, too, and these are some of them:

• Deafness
• Allergies
• Entropion
• Cherry eye
• Brain tumors
• Urinary stones
• Heart Problems
• Von Willebrands
• Reverse Sneezing
• Patellar Luxation
• Myotonia Congenita
• Congenital Megaesophagus
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

The Miniboz has an average life span of 12 to 15 years.