Boston Terrier vs Mastiff
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Mastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Mastiffs.
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
6-10 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
27-32 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
120-220 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Origin Country
United States
China
Origin Year
1870 AD
-700 BC
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
High
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
6-10 Years
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boston Terrier
Mastiff
