Boston Terrier vs Chinese Crested
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Chinese Crested. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Chinese Cresteds.
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
5-12 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
Origin Country
United States
China
Origin Year
1870 AD
1800 AD
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
13-15 Years
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Bald
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Hairless
Boston Terrier
Chinese Crested
