Boston Terrier vs Löwchen
Side-by-side comparison across all 14 AKC trait ratings, with a clear verdict on which breed fits which kind of household.
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Boston Terrier
Löwchen
15–17 in
Height
11–13 in
12–25 lb
Weight
10–15 lb
11–13 yr
Lifespan
15–15 yr
$1.5–3.5k
Puppy price
$2.0–6.0k
#21
AKC popularity
#168
Trait-by-trait
Higher bar = more of that trait. Shedding, barking, drooling, grooming flipped for readability.5
Affectionate w/ Family
5
5
Good with Young Children
5
4
Good with Other Dogs
3
2
Shedding Level
2
2
Coat Grooming
2
1
Drooling Level
1
5
Good with Strangers
3
5
Playfulness
4
3
Watchdog / Protective
4
3
Adaptability
4
4
Trainability
4
4
Energy Level
3
2
Barking Level
3
3
Mental Stimulation Needs
3
Boston Terrier Löwchen
Overlay
Where they diverge
Good with Strangers
Boston Terrier is friendlier with strangers (2-point difference)
Good with Other Dogs
Boston Terrier is better with other dogs (1-point difference)
Playfulness
Boston Terrier is more playful (1-point difference)
Watchdog / Protective
Löwchen is more protective (1-point difference)
Adaptability
Löwchen is more adaptable (1-point difference)
The verdict
Choose the Boston Terrier if…
- Apartments
- Families
- First-time owners
- You value good with strangers — Boston Terrier scores noticeably higher.
Choose the Löwchen if…
- Apartment living
- Allergy sufferers
- Seniors or retirees
- You value watchdog / protective — Löwchen scores higher here.
Boston Terrier Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Boston Terrier home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you
Löwchen Owner’s Guide
Everything you need before bringing your Löwchen home.
Breed variants, breeder red flags, and what to ask
First-week checklist and daily schedules by age
Training timeline from 8 weeks to adulthood
Health screenings, emergency card, and feeding portions
Grooming schedule, first-year costs, and what nobody tells you