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.

Boston Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
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General Details
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1870 AD
1940 AD
Temperament
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Above Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
Pink Eye
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Boston Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and White
Brindle and White
Black
Black and Tan
Blue
Chocolate
Red
Tan
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