Bull Terrier vs Chihuahua
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Chihuahua. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Chihuahuas.
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
15-20 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
3-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Mexico
Origin Year
1862 AD
1850 AD
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Low
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
15-20 Years
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Bull Terrier
Chihuahua
