How long does a Pit Bull Boston Terrier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).

Is a Pit Bull 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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Pit Bull Boston Terrier Mix

A Pit Bull Boston Terrier mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Boston Terrier. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–50 lb and live 12–14 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, 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.

Weight25–50 lbcan be 12–70 lb

Height16–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Pit Bull Boston Terrier Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix25–50 lb

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

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

Height runs 16–18 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

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 Pit Bull rates moderate and the Boston Terrier very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, good-natured. 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.

Pit Bull vs Boston Terrier vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Boston Terrier Mix	Boston Terrier
Weight	40–70 lb	25–50 lb	12–25 lb
Height	17–19 in	16–18 in	15–17 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	12–14 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	low	low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Terrier	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Pit Bull Boston Terrier Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Boston Terrier Mix get?: Most grow to 25–50 pounds and 16–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–70 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Boston Terrier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).
Does a Pit Bull Boston Terrier Mix shed?: Shedding is low. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull mixes

Other Boston Terrier mixes

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