Comparison: Boston Terrier and Pug

Boston Terrier and Pug 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
Pug
Photo: Dale Leschnitzer from Los Alamos, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0, source
Boston TerrierPug
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originUnited StatesChina
CategoryMediumSmall
Height at withers38–43 cm25–28 cm
Weight5–11 kg6–8 kg
Life span11–13 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Tuxedo pattern: black or brindle with white blaze and chest
  • Bat ears and a short muzzle
  • Compact square build
  • Wrinkled face and short flat muzzle
  • Curled tail, compact stocky build
  • Fawn or black with a black mask
CoatShort smooth coat; brindle, black, seal.Short, smooth, glossy coat; fawn or black.
PurposeAn American breed from Boston, developed in the late 19th century from bulldog and terrier; the ´American gentleman´.An ancient Chinese companion dog, later popular at European courts; motto ´multum in parvo´.

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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.