Boston Terrier vs Poodle
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Poodles.
Boston Terrier
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Poodle
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1870 AD
1200 AD
Boston Terrier
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Poodle
Boston Terrier
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Boston Terrier
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Boston Terrier
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Poodle
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Boston Terrier
Poodle
Boston Terrier
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Boston Terrier
Poodle
