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Boston Terrier
Other Names : Boston Bull Country of origin: United States Dog Group Kennel Club : Utility General Appearance: The Boston Terrier is a small, compact and well proportioned dog with a smooth coat. They have a vague Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Bulldog look about the face but have erect ears.This breed is an average shedder. The Boston is a small happy dog that can be a little boisterous at times. They have a short, square muzzle and a square skull. Colours: Boston Terriers come in brindle and white and black and white. Size: Bitch 38cm - 43cm
Dog 38cm - 43cm Weight: Min Max Bitch 4.5kg (10lbs) 11.5kg (25lbs) Temperament: The Boston Terrier was originally bred for fighting but now has been bred for companionship. Movement: Despite their smaller size, Boston Terriers have an elegant, straight pace with a powerful movement. Care and Training: This breed should be bathed only when absolutely necessary using a mild shampoo. Overall Exercise : 20 - 40 minutes per day. Feeding Requirements: They are not very demanding in their feeding requirements but can be prone to being greedy. Exercise: Med Grooming: Low Noise: Low Personal Protection: Medium Suitability As Guard Dog: High Level of Aggression: Low Compatibility With Other Animals: Medium Suitablity for Children: High Often docked? No Average litter size: 3-4 Life Expectancy (yrs): 13
Health issues: Bostons tend to have breathing difficulties because of their short face. Whelping is often difficult due to the large head and puppies are often delivered by C-section
History: The history of the Boston Terrier is unclear. Developed in the 1800s by English dogs, Boston Terriers are ironically considered one of the true American dogs. In a mix of American dogs developed to fight in the pit, the Boston Terrier was born of all or a few of the following: the French Bulldog, White English Terrier (now extinct), American Pit Bull Terrier, Boxer, Bull Terrier, and the English Bulldog. Most sources agree that the Boston Terrier came from crossing the extinct white English Terrier and the English Bulldog. The story goes that a few wealthy businessmen began interbreeding some of their employers' dogs in 1865, and eventually resulted in a certain dog named Hooper's Judge, this being the dog to become the archetype for all other Bostons. They bred this dog with similar others to achieve the small size. In 1889 the breed gained popularity and a club was formed called the American Bull Terrier Club--which was not the same breed! Later, they changed the name to the Boston Club, renaming the breed after the birthplace of the Boston Terrier, obviously to avoid confusion. Other versions say there was not a single Boston, but a pair of original "roundheads" in 1893 that served as the progeny. These were named Hooper's Judge and Burnett's Gyp. Yet another version states that the original example of the Boston in 1865 was named Barnard's Tom and was the first to have the longed-after screw tail. Whatever version is true, the Boston Terrier was officially the first dog to be registered by the AKC, and was registered in 1893. The Boston Terrier was used for ratting and fighting in the pit. It was also one of the first breeds created within the U.S. The Boston Terrier was developed in Boston, Massachusetts.
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