Boston Terrier vs Golden Border Retriever
Compare Boston Terriers to Golden Border Retrievers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
Origin Country
United States
Unspecified
Origin Year
1870 AD
Unspecified
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-15 Years
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Shaggy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Boston Terrier
Golden Border Retriever
