Boston Terrier vs Shiba Inu
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Shiba Inu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Shiba Inus.
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
United States
Japan
Origin Year
1870 AD
-300 BC
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-16 Years
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Boston Terrier
Shiba Inu
