How long does a Pug Boston Terrier Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).

Is a Pug 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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Pug Boston Terrier Mix

A Pug Boston Terrier mix is a cross between a Pug and a Boston Terrier. Most grow into small dogs of 13–22 lb and live 12–14 years.

Pug, a purebred dog — PugPhoto: Abuk SABUK, 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.

Weight13–22 lbcan be 12–25 lb

Height12–15 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeSmall

How big does a Pug Boston Terrier Mix get?

Pug14–18 lb

The mix13–22 lb

Boston Terrier12–25 lb

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

Height runs 12–15 inches at the shoulder, against 10–13 in for the Pug 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 Pug 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 Pug is usually described as charming, mischievous, loving. 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.

Pug vs Boston Terrier vs the mix

Trait	Pug	Pug Boston Terrier Mix	Boston Terrier
Weight	14–18 lb	13–22 lb	12–25 lb
Height	10–13 in	12–15 in	15–17 in
Lifespan	13–15 yr	12–14 yr	11–13 yr
Shedding	high	very low to high	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Non-Sporting

Questions about the Pug Boston Terrier Mix

How big does a Pug Boston Terrier Mix get?: Most grow to 13–22 pounds and 12–15 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 12–25 pounds.
How long does a Pug Boston Terrier Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Pug (13–15 years) and the Boston Terrier (11–13 years).
Does a Pug 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 Pug 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 Pug mixes

Other Boston Terrier mixes

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