Comments on: Boston Terrier vs. French Bulldog

By: aaron p

aaron p — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:05:55 +0000

hey, im thinking of picking up a b. terrier pup but my only concern is if i bring him to work will he run around everywhere. i work in a dog friendly store and the owner actually owns a french bully who is awesome, but im curious if the little guy will go bananas if im not constantly playing with him

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:01:15 +0000

Hi Steph,
I had the very same feeling about dogs being kept indoors in small flats, I changed my mind. Also both are ‘indoor’ doggs. In my opinion the most important for the dog is social life – to meet people, to be with their owner and to meet other dogs outside – we walk our dog at least 4 times a day /sometimes longer trips/. That makes a rich and pleasant life for your dog. Then it does not matter how big is your flat or house. Your dog will be happy… But if the dog is most of the day home alone it is not very good as it enjoys the human touch – you don’t want your dog to wait 9 hrs 5 times a week for U.
Is there an elevator in your house? I would be careful about some breeds – might have problems walking downstairs – only if you carry them. Not good for their backbone and joints. Frenchies should not walk dowonstairs more than one floor. Be also careful about feeding your dog and then taking it out using stairs. I definitely recommend to read a lot about that breed before having one . I would go for frenchie as it is less ’sporty’ and likes to sleep a lot. Also shorter walks are recommneded so if U don’t have that much time it is better. That is my opinion – I’m not an expert it is just my experience.

By: Steph

Steph — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:10:15 +0000

Oh man, thanks so much for this page! I’ve been asking what the difference was for a long time & now I know I really want to get either a Boston or a Frenchy, but my hubby and I live in a 2bedrm apartment which is upstairs. Is it alright for either dog to be indoors most of the day or is that cruel? And which dog, in your opinion, would be better for our situation? Thanks!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:13:00 +0000

Hello – I am recently in the process of adopting a boston terrier with behavioural issues from neglect. This dog is 19 months old and was kept in a crate for the first 9 months of his life without much social interaction – to other pets, kids etc. Subsequently his current owners who have made small improvements can no longer care for him. They find him to be very aggressive towards cats and other dogs. I have a little cat named Buddy and would like to work with him on this. Any suggestions? Has anyone ever been experienced something like this with their boston terrier dog?
Thank you kindly in advance for any advice.
Regards,
Jen

By: adem

adem — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:31:57 +0000

cool thx

By: Glynn

Glynn — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:04:25 +0000

My frenchy is 15″ at the shoulder, weighs 33lbs at 9 months, and has the slightly longer muzzle which means no snoring or breathing difficulties.

Breeders in England tried to come up with miniature English bulldogs and to speed the process other smaller breeds were crossed with E.bulldogs. As a result some pups were born with erect ears and these were quickly given away to servants and such so potential buyers wouldn’t see the “failures” and be put off buying from them. The industrial revolution saw a lot of lacemakers out of work due to automation but in France their services were saught as fine hand made lace was still popular. The French quite took to the erect eared little bulldogs that came with some of the lacemakers and they bred them to feed demand.

The breed at that time was very much like the Boston Terrier in stature, with longer legs and smaller heads than is now accepted as the norm. It is thought that the further breeding for the chunkier looking dogs took place originally in the USA. Unfortunately along with the chunkier appearance came the increased risk of breathing related ailments.

By: adem

adem — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:55:06 +0000

do boston terriers drool more than french terriers, and do french bulldogs have as many health probs? thanks.

By: andy

andy — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:22:22 +0000

I don’t think this question can be really answered . Depends on what do U need or expect from the dog and what can U offer to it. Many aspects to be considered …

By: adem

adem — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:36:35 +0000

thanks, do u think bostoon terriers are better or french bulldogs?

By: andy

andy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:25:31 +0000

Hi, from my experience in normal conditions not.
Only when there is too hot. And it also depends on physical activity of the dog – the more frenchie plays the more drools. But that is mostly same for all dogs I think.
They might be a bit more ‘messy’ when eating or drinking /depending on type of food/ as they might be not able to lick they mouth as good as other dogs.