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Vigilant
Cautious
Quick

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Social
Aggressive
Cheerful

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

Boston Labs make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

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A Canaan can have a litter of 12-14 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 Lab can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Epilepsy

Patellar Luxation

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

Boston Labs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Canaan has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

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

Boston Labs require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Boston Lab dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Sniffing, Road trips, Hiking, Long walks

Fetch, Hide & Seek, Walking, Tug-of-war, Tug of War, Nature walk, Frisbee, Chase, Snuggles, Hike, Walk, Run, Nap, Dog Parks, Tag, Running, Shake, Swim, Dressing up

Canaans 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.

Boston Labs 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Canaan, it's at least 10 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 Lab, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Canaans 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 Boston Labs usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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For an average 45-55 pound (20 - 25 kg) Canaan feed 2.5 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 27-50 pound (12 - 23 kg) Boston Lab feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

Boston Lab is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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

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

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

Canaans are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Canaans are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Boston Labs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Canaans are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Boston Labs are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Boston Labs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Boston Labs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.