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Boston Terrier
(Boston Bull) (Boston Bull Terrier)
PJ, the Boston Terrier at 3 years old.
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Pronunciation |
Boston Terrier |
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Description |
Boston Terriers, also called the Boston bull, are
compact and well-muscled dogs. The body is short with a square appearance. The square looking head is flat on the top and in proportion to the rest of the body. The deep, wide, short muzzle is in proportion with the head. The nose is black. The stop is well defined. The bite is either even or slightly undershot giving the muzzle the square look. The large, round dark eyes are wide-set. The erect ears are small and either cropped or left natural. The limbs are straight and muscular. The legs are set somewhat wide apart, and the chest is broad. The neck is slightly arched. The low-set, tapering tail is short and either straight or screw shaped and is never docked. The short, fine textured coat comes in seal, brindle and white, black and white and
some are born brown & white. |
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Temperament |
The Boston Terrier is
gentle, alert, very intelligent, well-mannered and enthusiastic. Without the proper amount of mental and physical exercise they can become rambunctious and a bit high strung. They are very
sensitive to the tone of one's voice. Boston's like to learn and therefore are
not difficult to train. Their intelligence ensures they pick things up quickly.
If the humans around the dog do not display the leadership that all dogs need, they will become willful as they begin to believe they are running the show and need to tell YOU what to do. Do not allow the Boston Terrier to developed Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This can cause a varying degree of behavior issues. Boston's need a gentle, but firm, confident, consistent pack leader who knows how to display authority over the dog. It is a canine instinct to have a strong leader and this little guy is no exception to the rule. Either the human will be that leader, or the dog will. Some owners have reported that their dogs
are good watchdogs barking only when necessary, while other owners have reported
their female Boston Terriers do not bark at the door at all. Most reliable with
children, especially good with elderly people and very friendly with strangers.
The Boston Terrier is playful, very affectionate and likes to be part of the
family. Very popular in the United States, due above all to its excellent
character. They generally get along well with non-canine pets. Without proper leadership from humans communicating to the dog what is acceptable behavior and what is not, they can become dominant and may fight with other dogs. These little dogs may be difficult
to housebreak. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 15-17 inches (38.1-43cm.)
Weight: 10-25 pounds (4.5-11.3kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Prone to eye problems such as juvenile cataracts, late-onset cataracts, entropion, distichiasis, glaucoma, corneal dystrophy, corneal ulcers, cherry eye, dry eyes (Keratitis Sicca) The prominent eyes are prone to injury. Also, deafness, patellar luxation, heart and skin tumors. These short-faced dogs may have breathing
difficulties when stressed by exertion in hot or cold weather and can overheat
if they are pushed too hard. They may also snore or drool. Whelping
is often difficult as the pelvis is narrow and the large headed pups are often
delivered by cesarean section. |
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Living Conditions |
Boston Terriers are good for apartment as well as
country living. They are relatively inactive indoors and do okay without a yard.
This breed is sensitive to weather extremes. |
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Exercise |
A
long daily walk and sessions of free play in a
fenced-in yard are all the Boston Terrier needs to stay in shape. They
are fairly light weight and can easily be carried. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 15 or more years |
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Litter Size |
Average 3 - 4 puppies - Because of
this breeds large head, Caesarean births are very common |
Grooming |
The smooth, short-haired coat is easy to groom.
Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. Wipe the
face with a damp cloth every day and clean the prominent eyes carefully. Check
both the ears and eyes for grass seeds. Ticks may also lurk in the ears. The
nails should be clipped from time to time. This breed is an average shedder and does not have a strong doggie odor. |
Origin |
Bred down in size from pit-fighting dogs of the
bull and terrier types, the Boston Terrier originally weighed up to 44 pounds
(20 kg.) (Olde
Boston Bulldogge). It is difficult to believe that these stylish, little dogs were once
tough pit-fighters. In fact, their weight classifications were once divided as
lightweight, middle and heavyweight. Originating in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, the Boston Terrier is one of the few breeds
that was developed in the USA. The original Boston
Terriers were a cross between the English Bulldog and
now extinct English White Terrier. Around 1865, the coachmen employed by the
wealthy people of Boston began to interbreed some of the dogs owned by
their employers. One of these crosses, between an English White Terrier and an
English Bulldog resulted in a dog named Hooper's Judge. Judge weighed over 30
pounds (13.5 kg.). He was bred down in size with a smaller female and one of
those male pups was bred to yet a smaller female. Their offspring interbred with
one or more French Bulldogs, providing the foundation for the Boston Terrier. By
1889 the breed had become sufficiently popular in Boston that fanciers formed
the American Bull Terrier Club, but this proposed name was not well liked by Bull Terrier lovers. Nor did they like the breeds nickname, "roundheads". Shortly after, the breed was named the Boston Terrier
after its birthplace. The breed was recognized by the AKC in 1893. It was first
shown in Boston in 1870. In the early years the color and markings were not very
important but by the 1900's the breeds distinctive markings and color were
written into the standard. Terrier only in name,
the Boston Terrier has mellowed from the pit fighting dogs of the past. |
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Mastiff, AKC Non-Sporting |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR, DRA, NAPR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
NAPR = North American Purebred Registry, Inc. |
"Sheeba is the joy of my life! She is very active, loves joining for walks (especially at the beach where she can run and play in the sand), loves playing with her toys but most of all she loves to cuddle. I make sure to keep her active, nutritious and very loved."
"I love watching Cesar Millan's show as it helps me understand certain behavours to look for and how to correct them to make sure Sheeba and me are both happy! Learning the right communications with your dog is a way to have the best friendship."
Sheeba the 1 year old Boston Terrier taking a nap.
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"These are my Boston Terrier puppies, siblings Oliver and Clementine (sister on left, brother right back) at 10 weeks old. They are in our house, on the living room rug. Since Boston Terriers are such great family dogs, we have hopes to use them as therapy dogs. Our 3 year old lab with excellent manners has used her authority and gentle manner to do most of the training for the puppies - they really model her good behavior. They have not learned to jump on the furniture and to come when called - they go where our lab goes. We try to maintain a balanced, calm household energy because we've noticed how unbalanced, anxious energy affects ours and others dogs. We are enthusiastic believers in Cesar Milan's techniques, and we do our best to keep a happy home with limits for our dogs! Thanks dogbreedinfo.com for sharing so many photos and characteristics of all purebreds and mixed breeds!"
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PJ, the Boston Terrier at 3 years old.
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Daisy the brown and white Boston Terrier at 7 months old.
Daisy the brown and white Boston Terrier.
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Ruby, a seal and white full breed Boston Terrier at 3
years old.
Oscar, the Boston Terrier at 2
years old. His owner states, "He is a very very active Boston. He
loves his toys and playing with Belle, his French Bulldog playmate."
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Zigzag, the Boston Terrier at 2 years old. Her owner states, "She is such a smart dog. She knows about 30 different tricks
like dancing and riding a skateboard."
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PJ at 10 weeks.
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This is Chelsea and her best friend Buddy.
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