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Boston
Terrier Puppies for Sale
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. Their faces are unmistakable with a short,
wide muzzle, dark, large round eyes set far apart, and small, fine, erect ears.
They have a broad, flat head without wrinkles and a short, square muzzle leading
to an ample black nose. Its neck is slightly arched and its chest is
broad. Its limbs are straight and muscular. Its hair is short, brilliant,
and of a fine texture that comes in brindle & white or black & white and
some are born brown & white. |
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Temperament |
Though bred at first for use in dog fights,
today's Boston Terrier has been bred to have less aggressive tendencies. It is
gentle, alert, very intelligent, and well-mannered. Enthusiastic and
occasionally rambunctious, this breed has a sense of humor. They are very
sensitive to the tone of one's voice. This breed likes to learn and therefore is
not difficult to train. Their intelligence ensures they pick things up quickly.
At times they can be somewhat willful. 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. Some males
are 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 |
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. Heart and skin tumors are common problems in this
breed. The prominent eyes are prone to injury. Some badly bred Boston
Terriers may have a bone defect in the skull that stunts brain growth, resulting
in a retarded dog. |
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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. |
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 dapper little dogs were once
tough pit-fighters. In fact, their weight classifications were once divided as
lightweight, middle and heavyweight. The Boston Terrier is one of the few breeds
that was "Made in the USA." Boston to be exact. 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 these fine 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 for the breed was not
well received by the Bull Terrier Fanciers. The breeds nickname, roundheads, was
similarly inappropriate. 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 becoming an essential feature. Terrier only in name,
the Boston Terrier has lost most of their ruthless desire for mayhem, preferring
the company of humans, although "some" males will still challenge
other dogs if they feel their territory is being invaded. |
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Mastiff, AKC Non-Sporting |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR |
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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 |
PJ, the Boston Terrier at 3 years old
Ruby, a seal and white full breed Boston Terrier at 3
years old
Boston Terrier Posters and Prints!
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."
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."
PJ at 10 weeks
This is Chelsea and her best friend Buddy.
Boston Terrier
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