Boston Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the Boston Terrier to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

Boston Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1870 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Boston Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Brindle and White
Brindle and White
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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