Boston Terrier vs Doberman Pinscher
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Doberman Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Doberman Pinschers.
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
65-99 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1870 AD
1890 AD
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boston Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
