Boston Terrier vs Pomeranian
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Pomeranian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Pomeranians.
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1870 AD
1500 AD
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-16 Years
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Long
Boston Terrier
Pomeranian
