French Bulldog vs. Boston Terrier
Frenchies and Boston Terriers are often mistaken for each other, however, there's more differences than you would think! Learn all about their differences.
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French Bulldog vs. Boston Terrier
Are you trying to decide between a Frenchie or Boston Terrier?
Obviously the easy thing to do would be to get a Frenchie & call it a day– but is a Frenchie right for you?
Read on and learn about the difference between their personalities, physical appearances, health, history, and price!
Personality Traits
The highlight of both of these breeds are without a doubt their personalities.
Both are super playful & loving— you can’t go wrong with either breed!
French Bulldog
When it comes to Frenchies, the biggest personality trait that stands out to me is their stubbornness!
Boston Terrier
- Loyal
- Friendly
- High energy
- More independent
Physical Appearance
They’re often mistaken for each other, however, they both have unique traits that can help you differentiate between the two.
| French Bulldog | Boston Terrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 16-28lbs | 12-25lbs |
| Ears | Rose shaped | Pointy ears |
| Build | Short & stocky | Slender |
| Shedding | Moderate | Mild |
Frenchies and Boston Terriers are two of the cutest “flat-faced” dog breeds out there… and they have a few things in common:
- These breeds are both flat faced (brachycephalic) breeds.
- They both have big ol’ ears that stick up
French Bulldog
- 16-28lbs (7.2kg - 12.7kg) on average
- Stockier than Boston Terriers
- More “rose shaped” round ears than Boston Terriers
- Drool more than Boston Terriers
- Shed more than Boston Terriers
- Less exercise tolerant than Boston Terriers
Boston Terrier
- 12-25lbs (5.5kg - 11.3kg) on average
- More slender & lighter than Frenchies
- Ears are much pointier than Frenchies
- Drool much less than Frenchies
- Shed a bit less than Frenchies (they still shed!)
- More exercise-tolerant than Frenchies
Health
While Frenchies are notorious for their health issues, Boston Terriers are less prone to health issues– though they still are a brachycephalic breed and experience breathing issues from time-to-time.
French Bulldog
- More prone to health issues
- Common health issues are: hip dysplasia, cherry eye, allergies, and patellar luxation
Boston Terrier
- Less prone to health issues
- Common health issues are: cataracts, cherry eye, heart murmurs, and deafness
Price
The cost of these purebred dogs isn’t cheap!
| French Bulldog | Boston Terrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| Vet Bills | Medium–High | Low-Medium |
You’re going to be spending at least a thousand dollars to get either of these dogs from a breeder (you can always rescue!).
French Bulldog
- Average price $1,500 to $6,000
Boston Terrier
- Average price $1,250 to $2,000
History
These dogs have an obvious — and not so obvious — history.
French Bulldog
Surely a French Bulldog is French, right?
Did you know that French Bulldogs aren’t even French?! They come from England!
Did you know that Frenchies aren’t from France?
- Recognized as a breed in 1898
- Originated in England
Boston Terrier
- Recognized as a breed in 1893
- Originated in the United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Reasons to get a French Bulldog over a Boston Terrier
- You want a dog that doesn’t bark much
- You live in an apartment
- You want a highly social dog
If you still aren’t sure whether or not a French Bulldog is for you, check out all their pros and cons!
Pros and Cons of Owning a French Bulldog
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Reasons to get a Boston Terrier over a French Bulldog
It wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t mention any of the reasons you’d want a Boston Terrier over a Frenchie.
- You want a more active dog
- You want a lighter dog
- You want a dog that sheds less
- You want a dog
