Bichon Frise vs Boston Terrier
Compare the Bichon Frise to the Boston Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bichon Frise and Boston Terriers.
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
7-12 Pounds
10-25 Pounds
Intelligence
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Origin Country
Spain
United States
Origin Year
1300 AD
1870 AD
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
None
Low
Drool
None
Low
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
