Boston Terrier vs Tibetan Terrier
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Tibetan Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Tibetan Terriers.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Boston Terrier is better suited for new owners.
- Children - Both the Boston Terrier and Tibetan Terrier are great with children.
- Grooming - The Boston Terrier is very easy to groom. The Tibetan Terrier has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - The Boston Terrier has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Tibetan Terrier is an average barker.
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| Breed Name | Boston Terrier | Tibetan Terrier |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 13-15 in. | 14-16 in. |
| Weight | 10-25 lb | 20-24 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United States | Tibet |
| Origin Year | 1870 AD | 10 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 15 mph | 18 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | High |
| Shedding | Low | Very High |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Boston Terrier | Tibetan Terrier |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Boston Terrier | Tibetan Terrier |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Brain Tumors | Yes | No |
| Cataracts | Yes | Yes |
| Cherry Eye | Yes | No |
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Distichiasis | No | Yes |
| Heart Murmurs | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Hyperthyroidism | No | Yes |
| Lens Luxation | No | Yes |
| Megaesophagus | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
| Reverse Sneezing | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Boston Terrier | Tibetan Terrier |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | No |
| Hair | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Silky | No | Yes |
| Wavy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | No |
| Long | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Black Brindle, & White | Yes | No |
| Brindle & White | Yes | No |
| Seal & White | Yes | No |
| Seal Brindle & White | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Brindle | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Gold | No | Yes |
| Gray | No | Yes |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |