Boston Terrier vs Boykin Spaniel
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Boykin Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Boykin Spaniels.
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
14-18 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
25-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1870 AD
1900 AD
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Boston Terrier
Boykin Spaniel
