Comparison: Boston Terrier and English Bulldog

Boston Terrier and English Bulldog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Boston Terrier
Photo: Andreas Schlaugat, CC BY 3.0, source
English Bulldog
Photo: Nancy Wong, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Boston TerrierEnglish Bulldog
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers38–43 cm31–40 cm
Weight5–11 kg18–25 kg
Life span11–13 years8–10 years
Recognition features
  • Tuxedo pattern: black or brindle with white blaze and chest
  • Bat ears and a short muzzle
  • Compact square build
  • Stocky body with bowed front legs
  • Short wrinkled muzzle and wide head
  • Droopy jowls and facial folds
CoatShort smooth coat; brindle, black, seal.Short, fine and smooth coat.
PurposeAn American breed from Boston, developed in the late 19th century from bulldog and terrier; the ´American gentleman´.Originally bred for bull-baiting (now banned); today a companion with an extreme brachycephalic type.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.