Boston Terrier vs Bull Terrier
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Bull Terriers.
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
9-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
18-21 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
45-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1870 AD
1862 AD
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High to Very High
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
9-15 Years
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Boston Terrier
Bull Terrier
