Boston Terrier vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Boston Terrier | Tibetan Terrier | Border Terrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  United States |  Tibet |  England Scotland |
| Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 21 | 101 | 92 |
| Reviews | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood, American Gentlemen | Tsang Apso, Dokhi Apso | Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized 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 |
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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers |
| Price | $600-$800 | $1200-$2000 | $1200-$1400 |
General Appearance - Boston Terrier vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Terrier
| Size | Small | Medium | Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 10-25 pounds (6-11kg) | 18-30 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg) | Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | 17.5 pounds (8.5 kg) | 24 pounds (8.2-13.6 kg) | Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg) |
| Height | 15-17 inches (38-43 cm) | 14-17 inches (36-43 cm) | Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm) |
| Avg. Height | 16 inches (40.5 cm) | 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) | Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm) |
Hair & Care - Boston Terrier vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Terrier
| Coat | Fine |
Thick Smooth | Rough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
White Brindle Seal Black |
Silver Gray White Black |
Blue Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort. |
| Shedding Level | Boston Terriers shed moderately. | Tibetan Terriers shed none to minimal. | Border Terriers shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Boston Terrier vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Terrier
| Temperament |
Affectionate Friendly Intelligent Playful Aggressive Gentle Lively |
Affectionate Energetic Reserved Intelligent Amiable Gentle Sensitive |
Affectionate Outright Tempered Intelligent Alert Fearless Obedient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Average: Boston Terrier's has average obedience intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Smart: Border Terrier's has great intelligence. |
| Trainability | Boston Terriers are quite easy to train. | Tibetan Terriers are quite easy to train. | Border Terriers are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Boston Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Tibetan Terrier is a playful breed. | Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Boston Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Border Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Boston Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Tibetan Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Border Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Boston Terriers are a social breed. | Tibetan Terriers are a social breed. | Border Terriers need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Boston Terrier rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Tibetan Terrier rarely barks. | Average to high: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | Boston Terriers are average watchdogs. | Tibetan Terriers are average watchdogs. | Border Terriers are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Boston Terriers are average defenders. | Tibetan Terriers are average defenders. | Border Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Moderate The Boston Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Tibetan Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Boston Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Tibetan Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Border Terriers have a strong 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. | Tibetan Terriers have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Boston Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Tibetan Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Border Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Boston Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Border Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Boston Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Tibetan Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Border Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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. | Tibetan 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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
| Fighting Dog |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Boston Terrier vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Terrier
| Stranger Friendly | Boston Terriers are stranger friendly dogs. | Tibetan Terriers are average friendly towards strangers. | Border Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Boston Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Terriers are average friendly dogs towards children. | Border Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Boston Terriers are very cat-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Terriers are average friendly towards cats. | Border Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Boston Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs. | Tibetan Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs. | Border Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Boston Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Tibetan Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Tibetan Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people. | Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Boston Terriers are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Tibetan Terriers are generally with other pets. | Border 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 Tibetan Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Border Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 Tibetan Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Border 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Boston Terrier vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Terrier
| Health Issues | The Boston Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Tibetan Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems |
Allergies Brain Tumors Cataracts Cherry Eye Deafness Heart Murmurs Megaesophagus Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing |
Cataracts Distichiasis Hip Dysplasia Hyperthyroidism Lens Luxation Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
Cryptorchidism Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Malocclusions Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Seizures |
| Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 12-15 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | Yes | Yes |
| Energy Level | Boston Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Tibetan Terriers are high energy dogs. | Border Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Boston Terriers have an average exercise need. | Tibetan Terriers need quite a lot of exercise. | Border Terriers have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Boston Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Tibetan Terriers don't need too much sleep. | Border 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. | Recommended daily amount: 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. | 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average. | High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Tibetan Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Boston Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Tibetan Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Boston Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Tibetan Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Border Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Boston Terrier vs Tibetan Terrier vs Border Terrier
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 3-5 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 2-8 puppies |
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