Pug vs Boston Terrier
A detailed pet insurance comparison between these two popular breeds. See which one costs less to insure and has fewer health risks.
Pug
VS
Boston Terrier
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pug
VS
Boston Terrier
Winner small
Size
small
14--18 lbs
Weight
12--25 lbs
13--15 yrs
Better
Lifespan
11--13 yrs
8/10
Health Risk Score
6/10
Better
$35--$65
Monthly Insurance
$25--$50
Better
$1,500
Annual Claims
$900
Better
low
Exercise Needs
moderate
moderate
Grooming
low
moderate
Trainability
high
Yes
Good with Kids
Yes
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
Overall Verdict
Boston Terrier edges ahead with 3 wins vs 1.
VS
Size
small
small
Weight
14--18 lbs
12--25 lbs
Lifespan
13--15 yrs
11--13 yrs
Health Risk Score
8/10
6/10
Monthly Insurance
$35--$65
$25--$50
Annual Claims
$1,500
$900
Exercise Needs
low
moderate
Grooming
moderate
low
Trainability
moderate
high
Good with Kids
Yes
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
Yes
Verdict
Boston Terrier wins with 3 advantages
Key Verdicts
Insurance Cost
Boston Terrier — Boston Terrier has lower average annual insurance claims, making it the more affordable breed to insure.
Health Risk
Boston Terrier — Boston Terrier has a lower health risk score, indicating fewer breed-specific health concerns.
Lifespan
Pug — Pug tends to live longer, providing more years of companionship.
Breed Summaries
Pug
small · Toy
- Monthly Insurance
- $35–$65
- Health Risk
- 8/10
- Lifespan
- 13–15 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $1,500
Boston Terrier
small · Non-Sporting
- Monthly Insurance
- $25–$50
- Health Risk
- 6/10
- Lifespan
- 11–13 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $900
