Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog
Compare the Boston Terrier to the French Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and French Bulldogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Boston Terrier and French Bulldog are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Boston Terrier and French Bulldog are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Boston Terrier and French Bulldog are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - Both the Boston Terrier and French Bulldog are above average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Boston Terrier | French Bulldog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 8-14 yrs. |
| Height | 13-15 in. | 11-14 in. |
| Weight | 10-25 lb | 16-28 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1870 AD | 1950 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 80°F | 60°F to 75°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Low |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Low |
| Top Running Speed | 15 mph | 15 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | Medium |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Boston Terrier | French Bulldog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Very Low |
| Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Boston Terrier | French Bulldog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 8-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | Yes |
| Brachycephalic Syndrome | No | Yes |
| Brain Tumors | Yes | No |
| Cataracts | Yes | No |
| Cherry Eye | Yes | No |
| Cleft Palate | No | Yes |
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Elongated Soft Palate | No | Yes |
| Heart Murmurs | Yes | No |
| Hemi-vertebrae | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Intervertebral Disk Disease | No | Yes |
| Megaesophagus | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Sneezing | Yes | No |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Boston Terrier | French Bulldog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Black Brindle, & White | Yes | No |
| Brindle & White | Yes | Yes |
| Seal & White | Yes | No |
| Seal Brindle & White | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Cream & White | No | Yes |
| Fawn | No | Yes |
| Fawn & White | No | Yes |
| Fawn Brindle | No | Yes |
| Fawn Brindle & White | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
| White & Black | No | Yes |
| White & Brindle | No | Yes |
| White & Fawn | No | Yes |