Boston Terrier vs American Bulldog
Compare the Boston Terrier to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and American Bulldogs.
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1870 AD
1700 AD
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-16 Years
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boston Terrier
American Bulldog
