How long does a Boston Terrier Bichon Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Boston Terrier (11–13 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).

Is a Boston Terrier Bichon Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Boston Terrier Bichon Mix

A Boston Terrier Bichon mix is a cross between a Boston Terrier and a Bichon Frise. Most grow into small dogs of 12–22 lb and live 12–14 years.

Boston Terrier, a purebred dog — Boston TerrierPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source

Bichon Frise, a purebred dog — Bichon FrisePhoto: Heike Andres, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight12–22 lbcan be 12–25 lb

Height12–14 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Boston Terrier Bichon Mix get?

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

The mix12–22 lb

Bichon Frise12–18 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Boston Terrier Bichon Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 12–14 inches at the shoulder, against 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier and 9.5–11.5 in for the Bichon Frise.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low

Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The Boston Terrier rates very high and the Bichon Frise moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Boston Terrier is usually described as friendly, bright, amusing. The Bichon Frise as playful, curious, peppy. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Boston Terrier vs Bichon vs the mix

Trait	Boston Terrier	Boston Terrier Bichon Mix	Bichon Frise
Weight	12–25 lb	12–22 lb	12–18 lb
Height	15–17 in	12–14 in	9.5–11.5 in
Lifespan	11–13 yr	12–14 yr	14–15 yr
Shedding	very low	very low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Boston Terrier Bichon Mix

How big does a Boston Terrier Bichon Mix get?: Most grow to 12–22 pounds and 12–14 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–25 pounds.
How long does a Boston Terrier Bichon Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Boston Terrier (11–13 years) and the Bichon Frise (14–15 years).
Does a Boston Terrier Bichon Mix shed?: Shedding is very low. Bichon Frise has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Boston Terrier Bichon Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Boston Terrier mixes

Other Bichon mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.