Boston Terrier vs Chihuahua
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Chihuahua. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Chihuahuas.
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
15-20 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
3-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Origin Country
United States
Mexico
Origin Year
1870 AD
1850 AD
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
15-20 Years
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Boston Terrier
Chihuahua
