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Boston Terrier is a lively, highly intelligent, smooth coated, short-headed, compactly built, short-tailed and well balanced dog.
They are brindle, seal, or black in color and evenly marked with white. The head is in proportion to the size of the dog and the expression indicates a high degree of intelligence.
The body is rather short, the limbs strong and neat, the tail is short and no feature is so prominent that the dog appears badly proportioned. They are heat intolerant and prone to snoring and must live indoors. Boston Terriers are not meant to live outside as it does not tolerate heat or cold temperatures very well.
His coat is easy to care for when it comes to grooming. A few strokes with a soft brush will keep his short, smooth coat clean and gleaming. He is loving and sensitive, happy and bright, at times a clown, and has a deep love for his family and children.
They are also excellent watchdogs. Nicknamed the " American Gentleman " the Boston is one of America's native breeds having been developed in Boston, MA.
Watch a Boston in action
There are 3 weight classes: under 15 pounds, 15 to 20 pounds and 20 to 25 pounds. This little dog thrives from constant human companionship with its family.
Daily exercise is needed, which only requires the typical walks on a leash or playtime in a field with its owner. These dogs also love to play chasing games, especially retrieving a ball.
Country of origin: United States
Lifespan: 9-13 years
Colors: Brindle, seal or black with white markings on head, legs and chest
Known health problems: Luxating patellas, cataracts, deafness, allergies, corneal ulcers and eye trauma
Famous Boston's: Rhett, mascot of Boston University; Helen Keller's Boston named Phiz
Additionally, Did You Know This About The Boston Terrier?
• The Boston is one of the few dog breeds "Made in the USA."
• Often called the American Gentleman.
• This breed was first shown in Boston in 1870.
• Their history began in the fighting pits of Boston, MA.
• They were originally bred from a cross between Bull Terriers and Bulldogs.
• The Boston was the first American breed to be recognized by the AKC, in 1893.
• The mascot of Boston University is Rhett the BT.
Our Breed of the Month - July 2006
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