Boston Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Boston Terrier vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
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General Details
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1870 AD
1898 AD
Temperament
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Grooming Needs
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
None
Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Boston Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Brindle and White
Brindle and White
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue, White, and Tan
Blue, White, and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and White
Fawn and White
Light Fawn
Light Fawn
White
White
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