How long does a Boston Terrier Shiba Inu Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Boston Terrier (11–13 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).

Is a Boston Terrier Shiba Inu Mix easy to train?

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

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Boston Terrier Shiba Inu Mix

A Boston Terrier Shiba Inu mix is a cross between a Boston Terrier and a Shiba Inu. Most grow into small dogs of 14–24 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Shiba Inu, a purebred dog — Shiba InuPhoto: Roberto Vasarri, Public domain, source

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

Weight14–24 lbcan be 12–25 lb

Height14–17 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Boston Terrier Shiba Inu Mix get?

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

The mix14–24 lb

Shiba Inu17–23 lb

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

Height runs 14–17 inches at the shoulder, against 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier and 13.5–16.5 in for the Shiba Inu.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Moderate

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

Trainability

Low to very high

The Boston Terrier rates very high and the Shiba Inu low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Boston Terrier is usually described as friendly, bright, amusing. The Shiba Inu as alert, active, attentive. 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 Shiba Inu vs the mix

Trait	Boston Terrier	Boston Terrier Shiba Inu Mix	Shiba Inu
Weight	12–25 lb	14–24 lb	17–23 lb
Height	15–17 in	14–17 in	13.5–16.5 in
Lifespan	11–13 yr	12–14 yr	13–16 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Boston Terrier Shiba Inu Mix

How big does a Boston Terrier Shiba Inu Mix get?: Most grow to 14–24 pounds and 14–17 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 Shiba Inu Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Boston Terrier (11–13 years) and the Shiba Inu (13–16 years).
Does a Boston Terrier Shiba Inu Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Boston Terrier Shiba Inu Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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