Poodle vs Boston Terrier

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Poodle wins 4–2

Poodle Medium · Non-Sporting

Boston Terrier Small · Non-Sporting

Weight

40–70 lbs

12–25 lbs

Height

15–22 in

15–17 in

Lifespan

10–18 yrs

11–13 yrs

Origin

Germany

United States

Trait Comparison

4/5

Energy Level

3/5

5/5

Grooming Needs

1/5

4/5

Good with Kids

4/5

4/5

Good with Dogs

4/5

5/5

Intelligence

4/5

5/5

Trainability

4/5

1/5

Shedding

2/5

3/5

Barking

2/5

Poodle — Boston Terrier (highlighted = better for that trait)

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