How long does a Poodle Boston Terrier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).

Is a Poodle Boston Terrier Mix easy to train?

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

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Poodle Boston Terrier Mix

A Poodle Boston Terrier mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Boston Terrier. Most grow into small dogs of 11–20 lb and live 10–16 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, 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.

Weight11–20 lbcan be 10–25 lb

Height12–16 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–16 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Poodle Boston Terrier Mix get?

Miniature Poodle10–15 lb

The mix11–20 lb

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

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

Height runs 12–16 inches at the shoulder, against 10–15 in for the Miniature Poodle and 15–17 in for the Boston Terrier.

Size figures assume a Miniature Poodle parent, the size closest to the Boston Terrier. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

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

Trainability

Very high

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

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. 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.

Poodle vs Boston Terrier vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Poodle	Poodle Boston Terrier Mix	Boston Terrier
Weight	10–15 lb	11–20 lb	12–25 lb
Height	10–15 in	12–16 in	15–17 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	10–16 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	very low	very low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Poodle Boston Terrier Mix

How big does a Poodle Boston Terrier Mix get?: Most grow to 11–20 pounds and 12–16 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 10–25 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Boston Terrier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).
Does a Poodle Boston Terrier Mix shed?: Shedding is very low. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Poodle Boston Terrier Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Boston Terrier mixes

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