Active
Playful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious

Playful
Loving
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Trainable
Fearless
Brave
Bright
Clever

Bodacions are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

BT Walkers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Choose a Bodacion if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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

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Border Collie and Dalmatian

Treeing Walker Coonhound, Boxer

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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

BT Walkers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

BT Walkers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Bodacions thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

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

BT Walker has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bodacions need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

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

Bodacions are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

BT Walkers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

BT Walkers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Running, Outside, Ball, Fetch, Bath time, Run, Swimming, Walkin, Herding, Chasing birds, Playing tag, Watching tv, Patting, Car rides, Walks, Traini, Chase, Snuggling

Going for hikes, Tug of war

The Bodacion has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The BT Walker is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Bodacions can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

BT Walkers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Bodacions make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

BT Walkers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

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

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

BT Walkers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Bodacions are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

BT Walkers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.