﻿- Do you love Boston Terriers, but you wanna know what dog breeds are similar in size to this
American native? Here are 15 dog breeds that fit within the range of what a Boston Terrier weighs,
which can be anywhere from 12 to 25 pounds. Now, most of these dogs also fit within the height,
but I focused on weight. Coming in at number one is the Australian Terrier. An Australian terrier
is a small, sturdy breed of dog native to, well, you guessed it, Australia. This lively and alert
companion stands up at about 10 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder and typically weighs between 15
and 20 pounds. The average life expectancy is 11 to 15 years. Coming in at number two are Beagles.
These small sized hounds were originally bred as hunters with their keen noses leading them
in pursuit of rabbit's, hares, and other game. Now, important, there are two different sizes
of Beagles. One that stands 13 inches at its shoulder and another standing 13 to 15 inches at
its shoulder. The beagle closer to the size of a Boston Terrier is the one that stands at 13 inches
tall. The life expectancy of a Beagle is anywhere from 10 to 15 years. Coming in at number three,
and I always butcher this name. The Bite Chin? The Beaching, action? The Bichon Frise. This is
a small, fluffy breed of dog that's known for its white coat and friendly personality. They
can weigh anywhere from 12 to 18 pounds. They stand at about nine and a half to 11 and a half
inches tall at the shoulder, making them just the right size for cuddling. Average lifespan is from
14 to 15 years. Coming in at number four are the Carin Terriers. Carin Terrier is a small, robust
breed of dog originating from Scotland. It stands about 10 inches tall at the shoulders, typically
weighs about 14 pounds. Carin Terriers are a loyal and loving companion with a life expectancy of
13 to 15 years. Coming in at number five is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This is a small,
loving breed of dog that originated in England during the 17th century. They stand at at about 12
to 13 inches tall at the shoulder and typically weigh anywhere between 13 and 18 pounds. Now,
the average life expectancy for this dog breed is 12 to 15 years. Coming in at number six is Cesky
Terrier. The Cesky Terrier is a unique dog breed that originated in Czechoslovakia and is now the
national dog of the Czech Republic. This small size terrier stands about 10 to 13 inches tall at
the shoulder, typically weighs between 14 and 24 pounds. The average life expectancy of the Cesky
Terrier is between 12 and 15 years. Coming in number seven is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. This
is a small dog breed that originated in Scotland in the 18th century. They stand about eight to 11
inches tall and typically weigh between 18 and 24 pounds. The average life expectancy for the Dandie
Dinmont Terriers is between 12 and 15 years. Coming into number eight are French Bulldogs. The
French Bulldog is a small breed that originated in the 19th century in France. The breed stands
between 11 and 13 inches tall at the shoulder, typically weighs under 28 pounds fully grown.
Okay, I know what you're thinking. I was gonna keep it between the weight range of a Boston
Terrier, 12 to 25 pounds, but people who love Boston Terriers typically like French Bulldogs,
so I thought I'd throw it in the mix here. Okay, back. The average life expectancy of
a French bulldog is between 10 and 12 years. Coming in number nine is the Lhasa. This is a
Tibetan breed that originated in the Himalaya Mountains. The breed stands anywhere from 10
to 11 inches tall at the shoulders, and typically weighs between 12 and 18 pounds when fully grown.
The average life expectancy of the Lhasa is between 12 and 15 years. Coming in at
number 10 is the Lowchen. In the Lowchen, also known as the Little Lion Dog or Little Lion,
is a small breed of domestic dog that originated in Germany in the 16th century. The breed stands
between 12 to 14 inches tall and typically weighs about 15 pounds. The average life expectancy of
the Lowchen is between 13 and 15 years. Coming in number 11 is the Norwich Terrier. A Norwich
Terrier is a small, compact breed of dog that was developed in England in the 19th century.
This friendly and energetic breed stands about 10 inches tall at the shoulder and typically weighs
about 12 pounds when fully grown. The average lifespan of the Norwich Terrier is between 12
and 15 years. Coming in number 12 is the Parson Russell Terrier. The Parson Russell originated in
England in the 19th century. This feisty breed stands about 14 inches tall at the shoulder,
typically weighs between 13 and 17 pounds when fully grown. The average life expectancy of the
Parson Russell Terrier is between 13 and 15 years. Coming in at number 13 are Pugs. What's remarkable
about Pugs is they originated in ancient China about 2000 years ago. This distinctive breed
stands 10 to 13 inches tall, typically weighs between 14 and 18 pounds. The average lifespan
of a Pug is anywhere from 13 to 15 years. Coming in at number 14 are the Shetland Sheepdogs,
also known as the Shelty. This is a herding dog breed. It originated in Scotland's Shetland
Islands. This active and intelligent breed stands about 13 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder,
typically weighs 15 to 25 pounds, and the average lifespan of a Shelty is 12 to 14 years.
Coming in at number 15 is the West Highland White Terrier, also known as the Westy. It's a small,
robust breed of dog that originated in Scotland in a 19th century. Stands about 11 inches tall at
the shoulder, typically weighs between 15 and 20 pounds when fully grown. The average life
expectancy for this breed is between 13 and 15 years. Okay, I hope these 15 dog breeds help you.
Maybe you're making a decision on getting another dog, or you just wanted to learn more about the
Boston Terrier Breed when it comes to other dogs that are similar. But if it's the latter
and you wanna learn more about Boston Terriers, definitely check out this video I created for you
right here. Otherwise, I'll catch you in the next video. Remember, life is better with a Boston.