Boston Terrier vs Rottweiler

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

Boston Terrier vs Rottweiler
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
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General Details
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
8-11 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1870 AD
100 AD
Temperament
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Loving
Protective
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Grooming Needs
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
8-11 Years
Health Concerns
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Aortic stenosis
Panosteitis
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Boston Terrier
Rottweiler
Breed Colors
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