Beagle vs Boston Terrier

Compare the Beagle to the Boston Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Boston Terriers.

Beagle vs Boston Terrier
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Beagle
Boston Terrier
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General Details
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
10-25 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Origin Country
Greece
United States
Origin Year
500 AD
1870 AD
Temperament
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
None
Exercise Needs
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
None
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Glaucoma
Beagle dwarfism
Musladin‐Lueke syndrome
Intervertebral disc disease
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Beagle
Boston Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black, Red, and White
Black, Tan, and Bluetick
Blue
Blue and White
Blue, Tan, and White
Brown
Brown and White
Brown, White, and Tan
Lemon
Lemon and White
Red
Red and Black
Red and White
Tan
Tan and White
White
Black and White
Brindle and White
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