Playful
Loving
Independent
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Fearless
Brave
Bright
Reserved
Suspicious

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Cheerful

Avoid Box-a-Shars as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Bichon Yorkies make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

​United States

United States

Boxer, Shar-Pei

Bichon Frise and Yorkshire Terrier

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

2000s

Recent

Box-a-Shars are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Bichon Yorkies are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Bichon Yorkies' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Box-a-Shar has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bichon Yorkie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Box-a-Shars are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Bichon Yorkies bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Walk, Hike, Play, Hunt, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Brushing, Playing, Swimming, Snuggling, Wrestling, Play tug-a-war, Go to Park, Run, Frisbee, Chase, Ball throwing, Training, Cuddling, Car rides, Running, Mind games, Walks

Walk, Running, Squeaky chase, Walking, Play keep away, Fetch, Play, Lazing, Playing fetch, Cuddling, Go on walks, Playing, Cuddle, Go on Vacation, Run, Tug-of-war, Chase, Dog Parks, Walks, Training, Walks on trails, Hike, Fishing, Car rides, Playdate, Bubbles, Eating Snacks, Sprinkler

The Box-a-Shar has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

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

Bichon Yorkie has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Box-a-Shars have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

The Box-a-Shar is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Box-a-Shars are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Box-a-Shars are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Box-a-Shars are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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