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Boston Terrier -
Purebred Dogs and Puppies

Boston Terrier


Made in America and a member of the AKC Non-Sporting group, The Boston Terrier is a lively, highly intelligent, smooth coated, short-headed, compactly built, short-tailed and well balanced dog. They can come in brindle, seal, or black in color and are evenly marked with white.



The head is in proportion to the size of the dog and the expression indicates a high degree of intelligence. Their 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.

With that short little nose they are heat intolerant and prone to snoring and must live indoors. Bostons are not meant to live outside as it does not tolerate heat or cold temperatures very well.

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.

His coat is easy to care for when it comes to grooming. You should brush your Boston Terrier every day. 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.

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."

• 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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New and Recommended Reading:

Boston Terrier Secrets

If you're interested in learning more detailed information about this delightful purebred dog breed then we do heartily recommend the e-book above filled with information only about the Boston Terrier.

This guide was specifically written JUST for BT owners...or for people that want one. This is NOT one of those generic books you find in pet stores, library...or even on the internet. You will learn EVERYTHING there is to know about Bostons, and will not be left wondering about anything more. All of the breed tips, techniques and secrets are revealed in plain english...so you don't have to be a "dog scientist" to understand them! "Boston Terrier Secrets" is like getting a "back stage pass" to the real world inside this breed.

Get your own copy here for less than a trip to the vet and filled with invaluable information meant to last you and your new companion a lifetime.

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"There are all sorts of cute puppy dogs, but it doesn't stop people from going out and buying Dobermans." -- Angus Young


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