Comparison: Boston Terrier and French Bulldog

Boston Terrier and French 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
French Bulldog
Photo: Reinhold Möller Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Boston TerrierFrench Bulldog
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originUnited StatesFrance
CategoryMediumSmall
Height at withers38–43 cm27–35 cm
Weight5–11 kg8–14 kg
Life span11–13 years10–12 years
Recognition features
  • Tuxedo pattern: black or brindle with white blaze and chest
  • Bat ears and a short muzzle
  • Compact square build
  • Bat ears (erect, broad)
  • Short flat muzzle, stocky build
  • Short smooth coat, often brindle or pied
CoatShort smooth coat; brindle, black, seal.Short, smooth and fine coat.
PurposeAn American breed from Boston, developed in the late 19th century from bulldog and terrier; the ´American gentleman´.Developed in 19th-century Paris from miniature bulldogs and terriers as a companion of lace workers.

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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.