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

Boston Huahuas are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United Kingdom

United States

Spaniels, St. John’s Water Dog, Retrieving Setters, Poodles

Chihuahua, Boston Terrier

1700s

Unknown

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Cream
Black

Curly Coated Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Boston Huahuas have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Curly

Straight

A Curly Coated Retriever can have a litter of 9-14 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 Boston Huahua can have a litter of 3-5 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.

Glycogen Storage Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Patellar Luxation
Heart Problems such as Pulmonic Stenosis

Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Alopecia

Allergies

X-Rays
Eye Examination

X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination
Hearing Tests
Angiocardiography or Radiography Imagery

Curly Coated Retrievers need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Boston Huahuas are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Curly Coated Retriever, it's at least 14 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 Boston Huahua, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Curly Coated Retrievers usually need at least 90 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 Boston Huahuas 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 Curly Coated Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Boston Huahua is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

In general Curly Coated Retriever should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Boston Huahua 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Curly Coated Retriever feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 8-25 pound (4 - 11 kg) Boston Huahua 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 Curly Coated Retriever is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Curly Coated Retriever is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Boston Huahua 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.

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

Boston Huahua has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not dog-friendly.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

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

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