Boston Terrier vs Pug

Compare the Boston Terrier to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Pugs.

Boston Terrier vs Pug
Boston Terrier
Pug
Boston Terrier
Pug
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General Details
Boston Terrier
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Below Average
History
Boston Terrier
Pug
Origin Country
United States
China
Origin Year
1870 AD
-206 BC
Temperament
Boston Terrier
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Boston Terrier
Pug
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Living Environment
Boston Terrier
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Boston Terrier
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
Boston Terrier
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boston Terrier
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boston Terrier
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boston Terrier
Pug
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boston Terrier
Pug
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Boston Terrier
Pug
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Corneal ulcer
Proptosis
Distichiasis
Dry eye
Cheyletiella dermatitis
Pug dog encephalitis
Nerve degeneration
Demodectic mange
Staph infection
Yeast infection
Hemivertebra
Vaccination sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boston Terrier
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Boston Terrier
Pug
Breed Colors
Black and White
Brindle and White
Black
Fawn
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