Boston Terrier vs Miniature Bull Terrier

Compare the Boston Terrier to the Miniature Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Miniature Bull Terriers.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Boston Terrier and Miniature Bull Terrier are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
Children - Both the Boston Terrier and Miniature Bull Terrier are great with children.
Grooming - Both the Boston Terrier and Miniature Bull Terrier are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
Barking - The Boston Terrier has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Miniature Bull Terrier has a low tendency to bark.

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Boston Terrier vs Miniature Bull Terrier

Breed Name	Boston Terrier	Miniature Bull Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	13-15 yrs.	10-14 yrs.
Height	13-15 in.	10-13 in.
Weight	10-25 lb	25-33 lb
Intelligence	Average	Average
History
Origin Country	United States	UK (England)
Origin Year	1870 AD	1872 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Jealous Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	No	Yes
Medium Yard	No	No
Large Yard	No	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	55°F to 80°F	55°F to 85°F
Barks/Howls	Often	Rarely
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	Medium
Exercise Required	Medium	Medium
Top Running Speed	15 mph	16 mph
Strength	Medium	High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Low
Shedding	Low	Low
Dander	Low	Low
Drool Amount	Low	None-Low

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.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Boston Terrier	Miniature Bull Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	Yes
Family/Pack	Yes	No
Independent	No	Yes
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	Yes
Average	Yes	No
Focused & Patient	No	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Very Low	Average
Chasing	Below Average	Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Very Low
Fighting	Below Average	Average
Guarding	Average	Below Average
Herding	Below Average	Very Low
Hunting	Below Average	Below Average
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Average	Below Average
Sledding	Below Average	Very Low
Watch	Average	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Boston Terrier	Miniature Bull Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	13-15 yrs.	10-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	Yes	No
Brain Tumors	Yes	No
Cataracts	Yes	No
Cherry Eye	Yes	No
Deafness	Yes	No
Heart Murmurs	Yes	No
Megaesophagus	Yes	No
Patellar Luxation	Yes	No
Reverse Sneezing	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Boston Terrier	Miniature Bull Terrier
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Single Coat	Yes	Yes
Smooth Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	No
Silky	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black & White	Yes	No
Black Brindle, & White	Yes	No
Brindle & White	Yes	No
Seal & White	Yes	No
Seal Brindle & White	Yes	No
White	No	Yes