Is it a dangerous breed?

Hi there, no, the Boston Terrier isn’t considered a 'dangerous dog' under the French classification system for Category 1 or 2 dogs.

However, you shouldn’t confuse legal status with a total lack of risk; like any dog, a Boston Terrier is still capable of biting in certain circumstances. Their behaviour depends on the individual dog, their socialisation, training, and environment.

It’s also worth noting that the Pitbull isn’t officially recognised as a breed in its own right under French regulations; instead, dogs with certain physical characteristics can fall under Category 1. As for the Dogo Argentino, they aren’t automatically placed in Category 1 or 2 either.

Maëlla

He's normally an energetic, playful and very friendly dog

Hi there,

I spent some time with BTs back when I was deciding between them and a Cavalier King Charles. They're lovely little dogs. But it all comes down to the training you give them. At the end of the day, a dog will behave exactly how you've trained them to, and how you've corrected any bad habits they've picked up from others…

Here’s the channel for the best Boston Terrier breeder I know in France. Very reputable and thorough. But do make sure you choose your breeder carefully 😇

It turns out I definitely settled on a Cavalier in the end, but I wanted to do a comparison first.

https://youtu.be/0Zy8JZCB5oc

As for the others, I'm not familiar with them.

Since he's small, he won't cause as much damage as a large dog. But that doesn't mean there won't be any issues; dogs have teeth and they can bite. Or they might not. Just like a pit bull can be a real softie, or not. It all depends on how you train them (but also on choosing a good breeder and focusing on high-quality socialisation—don't just aim for quantity)...

If your original question was whether the Boston Terrier is categorised in the same way as a pit bull, then no, that’s not the case.