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Boston Terrier

Non-Sporting ยท Small

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French Bulldog

Non-Sporting ยท Small

Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog

Side-by-side comparison of the Boston Terrier and French Bulldog โ€” size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Boston Terrier

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Boston Terrier

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Boston Terrier

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Boston Terrier

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Boston Terrier

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Boston Terrier

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

TraitBoston TerrierFrench Bulldog
SizeSmallSmall
Height15โ€“17โ€ณ11โ€“13โ€ณ
Weight12โ€“25 lbs16โ€“28 lbs
Lifespan11โ€“13 yrs10โ€“12 yrs
GroupNon-SportingNon-Sporting
Coat typeShort, smooth, fineShort, smooth, fine

Temperament & behavior

TraitBoston TerrierFrench Bulldog
Energy levelModerateLow
TrainabilityHighHigh
Barking levelLowLow

Compatibility

TraitBoston TerrierFrench Bulldog
Good with kidsVery HighVery High
Good with dogsHighHigh
Good with catsHighHigh
Apartment friendlyVery HighVery High

Care requirements

TraitBoston TerrierFrench Bulldog
SheddingLowLow
Grooming needsVery LowVery Low
Daily exercise30โ€“60 min20โ€“40 min
Daily food0.5โ€“1.5 cups1โ€“1.5 cups
Annual cost$1ย 100โ€“$1ย 900$1ย 500โ€“$3ย 000

Temperament

Boston Terrier

FriendlyBrightAmusing

French Bulldog

AdaptablePlayfulSmart

Common health issues

Boston Terrier

  • Brachycephalic syndrome
  • Patellar luxation
  • Cataracts
  • Deafness
  • Cherry eye
  • Allergies

French Bulldog

  • Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome
  • Intervertebral disc disease
  • Allergies
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Patellar luxation
  • Ear infections

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