Boston Terrier vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Silky Terriers.
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
United States
Australia
Origin Year
1870 AD
1900 AD
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Boston Terrier
Silky Terrier
