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Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog
Boston Terrier
Short
French Bulldog
Short
Choose the Boston Terrier if you want…
- a family with children
- a home with other pets
- a dog or cat that learns quickly
- less hair around the house
- an active companion for long walks and play
Choose the French Bulldog if you want…
- a quieter companion
- a calmer companion
Side by side
| Trait | Boston Terrier | French Bulldog |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Small | Small |
| Weight | 5–11 kg (11–24 lb) | 8–14 kg (18–31 lb) |
| Height | 38–43 cm (15–17 in) | 28–33 cm (11–13 in) |
| Life span | 11–13 years | 10–12 years |
| Origin | United States | France |
| Energy | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Trainability | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Good with children | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Good with other pets | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Suits a flat | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Shedding | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Grooming needs | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Barking / vocal | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Quick answers
Which is bigger, the Boston Terrier or the French Bulldog?
The French Bulldog — typically about 1.4 times the weight. Boston Terrier: 5–11 kg (11–24 lb); French Bulldog: 8–14 kg (18–31 lb).
Which lives longer, the Boston Terrier or the French Bulldog?
The Boston Terrier, on average. Boston Terrier: 11–13 years; French Bulldog: 10–12 years.
Is the Boston Terrier or the French Bulldog better with children?
The Boston Terrier scores higher in our profiles (5 vs 4 out of 5). Always supervise young children with any pet.
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