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Boston Terrier Dog Breed

Boston Terrier Size Variations: Standard size only
Boston Terrier Colors: Bindle with White Boston Terrier
Seal with White Boston Terrier
Black with White Boston Terrier

Boston Terrier Height: 15 - 17 inches
Boston Terrier Weight: 10 - 25 pounds
Boston Terrier Exercise Needs: Moderate
Boston Terrier Grooming Needs: Minimal
Boston Terrier Life Expectancy (Lifespan): 10 - 14 years
Are Boston Terriers Child-Friendly? Yes
Boston Terrier Training:  Easy
Breed Group:  Terrier

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Boston Terrier History

The Boston Terrier dog breed originated in United States of America. The history of the Boston Terrier is well documented. Sometime around 1865, coachmen who were employed by wealthy Bostonians, decided to crossbreed some of their employer�s purebred dogs. An English Terrier and a bulldog sired Hooper�s Judge, the first Boston Terrier. Weighing in at a meaty 30 pounds, Hooper�s Judge was later bred with a smaller female, and their male offspring with an even smaller female. At some point, a French Bulldog was introduced and the modern day Boston Terrier was thereby established.

Soon, the Boston Terrier was a popular breed throughout the city and legitimizing and naming this terrier was well underway. Originally, breeders chose American Roundhead Bull Terrier as the proposed name for the Boston Terrier, but that name was rejected. The shortened version Roundhead Terrier was also dismissed. In 1893 the breed was admitted into the American Kennel Club and its name changed to Boston Terrier to honour its ancestral home. Notably, the Boston Terrier was the first US breed to be recognized by the AKC.

Boston Terrier Appearance

The Boston Terrier is a handsome, muscular breed. He is compact and well proportioned with a thick, powerful neck. The Boston Terrier�s head is square in shape and his muzzle is about 1/3 its length. His ears, when cropped will stand erect and his tail is short and tapered.

The Boston Terrier has a dapper and dignified appearance. The Boston Terrier sports a striking short coat with a distinguishing white stripe that sweeps up and over his head. Accepted colours are bindle, seal or black; all with white markings between the eyes and around the neck. His tuxedo-like coat and square, slightly drooping jaw make the Boston Terrier an elegant and immediately recognizable dog.

Boston Terrier Temperament

The Boston Terrier is a sensitive dog, who seems greatly concerned with pleasing his owners. He is a quick study and will learn commands with relative ease. The Boston Terrier is calm and gentle indoors, but a raucous playmate outside whenever the opportunity arises. There can be moments of stubbornness, but the Boston Terrier will ultimately yield to his owner.

The Boston Terrier has naturally friendly disposition and seldom takes an unprovoked dislike to people. He is equally pleasant with children and other dogs. Some household pets should tread with caution around the Boston Terrier, especially if they are of the feline persuasion. But, if your Boston Terrier has been brought up with kitty, he will see her as a companion rather than a foe.

Boston Terrier Exercise Needs

The Boston Terrier has moderate exercise needs. He will relish a daily walk but you needn�t worry that your Boston Terrier will run you ragged. A 5 kilometre walk or a vigorous game of fetch will suffice. Inside, the Boston Terrier is more docile than rambunctious, and as he matures, so will his love of relaxation.

The Boston Terrier is a ball of muscle so he is faster on his feet than his refined stance might suggest. Be certain to keep you Boston Terrier on leash, even on short walks. He will enjoy leash-free dog parks as his temperament makes him an agreeable companion for man and beast alike.

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Boston Terrier Grooming Requirements

Typically, grooming your Boston Terrier is an undemanding task. You will need to brush your terrier�s coat with a firm, non-wire brush. Wire brushes can scratch your Boston Terrier�s skin, so a natural brush is best. Baths should be taken when necessary and you should use a low fragrance shampoo. Be sure to rinse all shampoo residue from your pet to avoid skin irritation. Nails will need clipping and a professional groomer may make a prudent choice as their specialized equipment makes for a comfortable trim.

The key to keeping your Boston Terrier relaxed enough to allow the grooming is your tone and actions. You should reassure your terrier in a calm, low tone, and establish it as a relaxed and luxurious event. Your Boston Terrier may begin to enjoy and welcome these procedures.

Boston Terrier Training

House training your Boston Terrier works best when you commit to using the Bridge Word method and start the training when your puppy is about 6 weeks old. To use this method, select a simple world like �yes� or �good� and instruct all family members that this word, and this alone, indicates correct response. Reserve an especially delicious treat, like liver bits, to reward proper behaviour. Don�t let your Boston�s cute antics swindle you out of a liver snack, this is to be awarded only if your Boston Terrier uses appropriate bathroom facilities.

Next, take your Boston Terrier outside immediately following a nap or meal. As soon as he goes, say your bridge word and reward with the liver treat. Soon, this will establish a regular routine and you can begin to expand the training. Still, use your special treat only when a command is obeyed.

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Boston Terrier Health Information

Health concerns for your Boston Terrier include; Brachycephalic Syndrome, cataracts, deafness, hypothyroidism, luxating patellas and mange. Also of note are cherry eye, heart murmurs and allergies.

Is the Boston Terrier Dog Breed Right For You?

The Boston Terrier is the perfect first dog. He is gentle and agreeable and will happily complete any family. Because the Boston�s needs are few, busy families will be delighted by this terrier�s reasonable exercise requirements and simple grooming. Seniors and the disabled will be charmed by the Boston Terrier�s trainability and sensible position on barking. On the whole, the Boston Terrier is a splendid pet. Clever and resourceful, the Boston Terrier is as cute as they come.

When purchasing your Boston Terrier, resist the urge to purchase a dog inexpensively from a pet store or from an advertisement in a newspaper. You may unwittingly buy a mal-adjusted, sick, puppy mill dog. This is to be avoided at all costs.

Finding A Responsible Boston Terrier Breeder

Now that you have decided that the Boston Terrier is the right breed for you, it's time to start the process of finding a responsible Boston Terrier breeder from which to buy a healthy, well-socialized puppy. Not all breeders are alike; there are good breeders - and bad breeders. Don't be in a hurry to buy the first Boston Terrier puppy you find at the cheapest price available! To buy a puppy from a responsible Boston Terrier breeder, you may need to pay more and wait longer. The additional money and waiting time will be well worth it. Buy a puppy in haste from a newspaper ad, pet store or "backyard breeder", and you'll likely also purchase a great deal of additional expense and heartache, since you will likely end up falling in love with a puppy with health and behavioral problems that will likely need special care, plenty of veterinary visits, regular medication - or even euthanasia. But do your homework and find a responsible, caring Boston Terrier breeder who home-raises their puppies with love, screens their breeding dogs for health problems, offers a health guarantee and post sale support, and who genuinely loves the Boston Terrier breed and is in it for the love of the breed, rather than profit, and you can be fairly well assured of getting a healthy, happy, long lived and affectionate family companion that will provide you and your family with many years of joy, laughter and companionship.

Further information about choosing a responsible breeder...

Here are a few breeder directory sites that we recommend. These sites attempt to screen advertisers to ensure that the breeders listed are responsible and sell healthy, home-raised Boston Terrier puppies to carefully screened buyers. There are many, many sites now online that advertise dog breeders - many are a Mecca for puppy mills and backyard breeders. We recommend that you steer clear of these resources in favor of sites that are more selective in the breeders whom they allow to advertise.

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Boston Terrier Names

Choosing a name for your Boston Terrier puppy can be a daunting task! There are so many names to choose from that it can take a lot of thought and research to find just the right name for your Boston Terrier. Usually, it's best to get to know your puppy for a few days or weeks. Often your puppy's personality will help you decide on just the right name to choose. Does he have a sense of humor? A serious side? A goofy way of cocking his head to one side? A strange love of cantaloupe? By observing your new Boston Terrier puppy over the first days or weeks, you should at least have a clue about what type of name you want to give. There are a ton of dog names and pet names web sites on the internet. Some are wonderful information resources, while others, unfortunately, are just "garbage" sites set up with the sole purpose of cashing in on visitor hits for this popular subject.

We recommend the following sites to assist you in choosing a name for your new Boston Terrier puppy. These sites offer inventive, unique, original and creative pet names suggestions that have helped thousands of new puppy owners in selecting just the right name for their new baby!

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Boston Terrier Pictures

Boston Terriers are a very photogenic dog breed. By looking at Boston Terrier pictures, you can usually gain more insight into what these dogs and puppies are like as a breed, and this can help you decide if you really want to become an Boston Terrier owner. The following sites below offer pictures of Boston Terrier dogs, Boston Terrier puppy photos, funny Boston Terrier photos and more. Enjoy!

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Additional Boston Terrier Information Resources

There are a wealth of resources online that can help you learn more about the Boston Terrier dog breed. We've compiled a list of Boston Terrier information sites to assist you in quickly locating quality information about the Boston Terrier dog breed, while avoiding the "garbage" sites that are nothing more than poor attempts to capitalize on the popularity of dog breeds in general. If you know of an Boston Terrier information site that offers unique, quality information and photos of the Boston Terrier breed, please contact us with the URL and a brief description so that our editors can consider it for inclusion in our list below.

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Boston Terrier Clubs and Rescues

Boston Terrier clubs and rescues web sites can help you learn even more about the Boston Terrier dog breed, help you locate a responsible Boston Terrier breeder, or help you find an Boston Terrier dog or puppy in need of a second chance for a loving, forever home. We've compiled the following list of Boston Terrier clubs and Boston Terrier rescues web sites for your convenience:

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