Choose a White Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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

German Shepherd Dog

Bichon Frise and Boston Terrier

1900s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Cream
White

Black
White
Brindle
Brown

White Shepherds have medium-length coats.

Bostchons are known for their coat length.

Straight

Curly

A White Shepherd can have a litter of 12-14 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 Bostchon can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Cobalamin Malabsorption
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Patellar Luxation

Allergies
Megaesophagus
Eye Problems

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Esophageal Achalasia
Hydrocephalus
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

CERF
Blood And Urine Analysis
Yearly Physical Examination
OFA on hips and elbows

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

White Shepherds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

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

Bostchons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For White Shepherd, it's at least 8 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 Bostchon, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most White Shepherds usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bostchons usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

White Shepherds have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

White Shepherd 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

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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 77-88 pound (35 - 40 kg) White Shepherd feed 3 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 14-18 pound (6 - 8 kg) Bostchon 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.

The average cost of a White Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Bostchon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a White Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Bostchon 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.

White Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

The White Shepherd is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Bostchons are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.