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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.

Whippets are fast, athletic sighthounds who love the chase. They are very social and love both humans and other dogs. Whippets are calm and gentle when they’re not running and can usually be found snoozing on something soft and comfy. Full-grown, they typically weigh 25-40 pounds and stand 18-22 inches tall.

Whippets are generally excellent with children of all ages. Whippets need to live indoors with access to soft places to rest their bony bodies. Whippets fit best in families with older, more respectful children or no children at all. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Whippets need daily walks, during which you’ll need to keep a tight hold of their leash, should a squirrel demand the attention of your dog. Aside from walks, you’ll want to bring your Whippet to a dog park once or twice a week so they can run at full-speed without worrying about any dangers. If you’re looking to get involved in doggie sports, Whippets are ace competitors in lure coursing, a sport where dogs chase a mechanical lure. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Whippets have a very short coat that is easy to groom. They are also very cleanly and rarely require a bath. Brush their coat every once in awhile to remove dead hair and their coat will always look great. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Whippets are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Whippets need to live indoors with access to soft places to rest their bony bodies. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.