Unfortunately, the Boston Yorkie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Obedient
Quick
Bold
Fearless
Spirited
Keen

Boston Yorkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

United States

United States

Boston Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer and Wire Fox Terrier

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brindle
Fawn
Brown

Black
Gray
Red
Silver
Brindle
Pied

Boston Yorkies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Mini Wire Hair Snauzer breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Disease
Cushing's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Pulmonic Stenosis
Portosystemic Shunt
Pancreatitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome

Cataracts
Diabetes
Atopic Dermatitis
Dry Eye

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Cushing's Disease
Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Electrocardiogram
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Serum Chemistry Panel Tests

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Hearing and Ear Tests

Boston Yorkies sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boston Yorkie, it's at least 7 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 Mini Wire Hair Snauzer, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Boston Yorkies usually need at least 45 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 Mini Wire Hair Snauzers 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.

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

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Mini Wire Hair Snauzer 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-25 pound (5 - 11 kg) Boston Yorkie 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.

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Mini Wire Hair Snauzer feed 1.5 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 Boston Yorkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Mini Wire Hair Snauzer is somewhere $1.70 - $2.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Boston Yorkie is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

The average per month expenses of a Mini Wire Hair Snauzer is between $34 - $67. This makes an average of $408 - $804 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.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Boston Yorkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Boston Yorkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Boston Yorkies are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Boston Yorkies are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Boston Yorkies are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Boston Yorkies have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Mini Wire Hair Snauzers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.