How long does a Bulldog Boston Terrier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).

Is a Bulldog Boston Terrier Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Bulldog Boston Terrier Mix

A Bulldog Boston Terrier mix is a cross between a English Bulldog and a Boston Terrier. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–40 lb and live 10–12 years.

English Bulldog, a purebred dog — English BulldogPhoto: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Boston Terrier, a purebred dog — Boston TerrierPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight25–40 lbcan be 12–50 lb

Height14–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Bulldog Boston Terrier Mix get?

English Bulldog40–50 lb

The mix25–40 lb

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Bulldog Boston Terrier Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 14–16 inches at the shoulder, against 14–15 in for the English Bulldog and 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to high

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate to very high

The English Bulldog rates moderate and the Boston Terrier very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The English Bulldog is usually described as friendly, courageous, calm. The Boston Terrier as friendly, bright, amusing. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Bulldog vs Boston Terrier vs the mix

Trait	English Bulldog	Bulldog Boston Terrier Mix	Boston Terrier
Weight	40–50 lb	25–40 lb	12–25 lb
Height	14–15 in	14–16 in	15–17 in
Lifespan	8–10 yr	10–12 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	high	very low to high	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Bulldog Boston Terrier Mix

How big does a Bulldog Boston Terrier Mix get?: Most grow to 25–40 pounds and 14–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–50 pounds.
How long does a Bulldog Boston Terrier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the English Bulldog (8–10 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).
Does a Bulldog Boston Terrier Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Bulldog Boston Terrier Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Bulldog mixes

Other Boston Terrier mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.