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Boston Terriers are the epitome of a family-friendly companion. They’re sweet, playful pups that can adapt to any lifestyle and get along with everyone they meet. These dogs don’t need much maintenance—just a whole lot of love and affection. Full-grown, they typically weigh 12-25 pounds and stand 15-17 inches tall.

Boston Terriers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Boston Terriers are energetic, friendly, and gentle dogs that are wonderful around adults and children of all ages. They don’t have a strong prey drive, so they get along well with other pets and small animals too. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

The Boston Terrier has moderate exercise needs. All they need is a good, long walk or playtime in a fenced yard each day to stay happy and in shape. These pups also do well at sports, like flyball, agility, and rally. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

The Boston Terrier's coat is short and fine. It usually comes in black, brindle, seal, or a combination of the three. They have white fur on the chest, muzzle, neck, legs, and blaze area. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Boston Terriers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. The Boston Terrier’s size and disposition make them a good fit for apartments, homes, and just about any setting imaginable. They are fairly easy to train.

Fox Terriers come in three varieties: Smooth, Wire, and Toy. All Fox Terriers are outgoing, curious dogs that enjoy watching over the family, digging, and being near their owners. The Toy variety is smaller and tends to be a better fit for seniors and apartment living. Full-grown, they typically weigh 15-19 pounds and stand 12-15 inches tall.

Fox Terriers are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. Smooth and Fox Terriers tend to pick fights with other dogs and need to be socialized. They’re playful with kids, but they may bite if provoked. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Smooth and Wire Fox Terriers need regular exercise, long walks, and plenty of playtime. Toy Fox Terriers are lower maintenance when it comes to exercise but still need to run around the house, fool around with toys, or play games to get their energy out. Without enough exercise, these dogs will get bored and may act out. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Each of the Fox Terrier varieties has a different coat. Wire Fox Terriers have a rough, broken coat that is mostly white with black or brown markings. They don’t shed much and are good dogs for people with allergies. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Fox Terriers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. On the other hand, Toy Fox Terriers aren’t a good fit for homes with children, because of their small size and sensitivity to roughhousing. All Fox Terriers are prone to barking and digging if they don’t get enough exercise and attention, so they prefer homes where they can be inside and around people most of the time. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.