Boston Terrier vs Bull Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Boston Terrier	Bull Terrier
Origins	United States	England
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	21	60
Reviews	1	3
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Other Names	Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood, American Gentlemen	English Bull Terrier, Bully, Gladiator
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$600-$800	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - Boston Terrier vs Bull Terrier

Size	Small	Medium
Weight	10-25 pounds (6-11kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	17.5 pounds (8.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	15-17 inches (38-43 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Avg. Height	16 inches (40.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Boston Terrier vs Bull Terrier

Coat	Fine	Dense Smooth
Colors	White Brindle Seal Black	Brown White Brindle Tricolor Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Boston Terriers shed moderately.	Bull Terriers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Boston Terrier vs Bull Terrier

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Playful Aggressive Gentle Lively	Active Protective Trainable Keen Sweet Tempered
Intelligent Rank	Average: Boston Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Bull Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Boston Terriers are quite easy to train.	Bull Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Bull Terrier is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Boston Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Bull Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Boston Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bull Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Boston Terriers are a social breed.	Bull Terriers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Bull Terrier rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Boston Terriers are average watchdogs.	Bull Terriers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Boston Terriers are average defenders.	Bull Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bull Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Boston Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bull Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Boston Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Bull Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Boston Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Bull Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Boston Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Bull Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Boston Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bull Terriers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Boston Terriers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Bull Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Boston Terrier vs Bull Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Boston Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.	Bull Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Boston Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Boston Terriers are very cat-friendly dogs.	Bull Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Boston Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bull Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Boston Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Boston Terriers are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Bull Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Boston Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Boston Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Boston Terrier vs Bull Terrier

Health Issues	The Boston Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Allergies Brain Tumors Cataracts Cherry Eye Deafness Heart Murmurs Megaesophagus Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing	Deafness Heart Murmurs Hereditary Nephritis Lens Luxation Spinning
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Boston Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Boston Terriers have an average exercise need.	Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Boston Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	High: The Bull Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Boston Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bull Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Boston Terrier vs Bull Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 5
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