Boston Terrier vs Maltese
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Maltese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Maltese.
Boston Terrier
Maltese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
8-10 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Maltese
Origin Country
United States
Malta
Origin Year
1870 AD
-200 BC
Boston Terrier
Maltese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Maltese
Boston Terrier
Maltese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Maltese
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Boston Terrier
Maltese
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Boston Terrier
Maltese
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Maltese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Maltese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Maltese
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Boston Terrier
Maltese
Boston Terrier
Maltese
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Boston Terrier
Maltese
