Boston Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier

Compare the Boston Terrier to the Jack Russell Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Jack Russell Terriers.

Boston Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
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General Details
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1870 AD
1819 AD
Temperament
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Glaucoma
Deafness
Lens luxation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Boston Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Brindle and White
Brindle and White
Tri-Color
Tri-Color
White and Black
White and Black
White and Brown
White and Brown
White and Cream
White and Cream
White and Tan
White and Tan
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