Boston Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Patterdale Terriers.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Boston Terrier is better suited for new owners.
- Children - The Boston Terrier is very child friendly. The Patterdale Terrier does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Boston Terrier.
- Grooming - Both the Boston Terrier and Patterdale Terrier are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Patterdale Terrier has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Boston Terrier | Patterdale Terrier |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Height | 13-15 in. | 10-20 in. |
| Weight | 10-25 lb | 11-18 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1870 AD | 1940 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 | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 80°F | 55°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Very High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Very High |
| Top Running Speed | 15 mph | 20 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | Low | None |
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 | Patterdale Terrier |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | High |
| Chasing | Below Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Average |
| Guarding | Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | High |
| Protection | Below Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | High |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | High |
| Breed Name | Boston Terrier | Patterdale Terrier |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Brain Tumors | Yes | No |
| Cataracts | Yes | No |
| Cherry Eye | Yes | No |
| Conjunctivitis | No | Yes |
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Heart Murmurs | Yes | No |
| Megaesophagus | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | No |
| Reverse Sneezing | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Boston Terrier | Patterdale Terrier |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | No | 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 |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Black & Tan | No | Yes |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Bronze | No | Yes |
| Chocolate | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Tan | No | Yes |