Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog

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

Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
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General Details
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
8-14 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
16-28 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1870 AD
1950 AD
Temperament
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
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
French Bulldog
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
60-75 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
8-14 Years
Health Concerns
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Allergies
Hemivertebra
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Cleft palate
Intervertebral disc disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Breed Colors
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