Boston Terrier vs Bulldog
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Bulldogs.
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
49-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1870 AD
1500 AD
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
High
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
8-12 Years
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boston Terrier
Bulldog
