Boston Terrier vs Pekingese
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Pekingese. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Pekingese.
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
Origin Country
United States
China
Origin Year
1870 AD
-20 BC
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Boston Terrier
Pekingese
