Breed comparison
Boston Terrier vs Coton de Tulear
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
5Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
4Good with other dogs5
5Openness to strangers5
5Playfulness4
4Energy level3
4Trainability4
3Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability4
3Watchdog / protective3
2Barking1
2Shedding2
2Coat grooming4
1Drooling1
The biggest differences
- Coat grooming: the Coton de Tulear scores 4 out of 5, the Boston Terrier 2.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, openness to strangers, trainability, mental stimulation needs, watchdog / protective.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Boston Terrier if you want an energetic exercise partner. Pick the Coton de Tulear if you prefer a calmer dog, you want a quieter dog, you live in a smaller home or move often.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.