Boston Terrier vs Manchester Terrier
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Manchester Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Manchester Terriers.
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
10-22 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1870 AD
1820 AD
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
14-16 Years
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boston Terrier
Manchester Terrier
