with his styling attitude the boston terrier is friendly portable and extremely enthusiastic
in everything he does these little guys excel in sports such as agility flyball and obedience
boston terriers are also known to be popular therapy dogs
the american kennel club ranked the boston terrier as the 21st most popular breed in 2019
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while boston terriers were originally bred for fighting
as well as hunting rats and garment factories they were later down bred for companionship
the boston terrier breed originated around 1875
when robert c hooper purchased a dog named judge which was of a bull and terrier type lineage
the american kennel club cites hooper's judge as the ancestor of all true modern boston terriers
from this foundation of the breed subsequent breeders refined the breed into what we know
of it today it is one of a small number of breeds to have originated in the united states
appearance
color and markings are important when distinguishing the boston terrier breed
they should be either black brindle or sealed with white markings the boston terrier is a compactly
built well-proportioned dog it has a square looking head with erect ears and a slightly arched
neck the muzzle is short and generally wrinkle free with an even or slightly undershot bite
the chest is broad and the tail is short due to the boston terrier's markings
resembling formal wear the breed is commonly referred to as the american gentleman
the boss interior prominent round eyes are set widely apart
are large in size and located squarely in the skull
with a short shiny smooth coat boston terriers require little grooming
boston's produce light shedding and weekly brushing of their fine coat is effective
at removing loose hair occasional bathing is suitable for this low maintenance breed and nails
require regular trimming the risk of the breed developing oral pain gum infection or bad breath
can be decreased with regular teeth brushing that removes plaque buildup and other bacteria
the average height of boston terriers is between 9 to 15 inches
23 to 38 centimeters with a weight of between 6 to 25 pounds 3 to 11 kilograms
personality
boston terriers are friendly and can be stubborn at times this is a gentle breed
that typically has a strong happy-go-lucky and friendly personality with a merry sense of humor
boston terriers are generally eager to please their owner and can be easily trained
they can be very protective of their owners which may result in aggressive
and territorial behavior toward other pets and strangers both females and males are generally
quiet and bark only when necessary their usually sensible attitude toward barking makes them
excellent choices for apartment dwellers they enjoy being around people get along
well with children the elderly other canines and non-canine pets have properly socialized
lifespan and health
the average lifespan of a boston terrier is around 11 to 13 years they have a short nose
which can often cause breathing problems later in life which is what leads to a low life expectancy
curvature of the back pulled roaching might be caused by patella problems with the rear legs
due to their shortened muzzles many boston terriers cannot tolerate excessively cold or
hot weather and demanding exercise under such conditions can cause them harm a sensitive
digestive system is also typical of boston terriers with flatulence commonly being associated
with poor diet their large and prominent eyes make boston terriers prone to corneal ulcers
due to the breed being characterized by a short muzzle paired with a large pair of eyes
their eyes are susceptible to injury when making contact with sand
dust debris or sharp objects such as plants with thorns greeting
it is common for boston terriers to have three to five puppies and the maximum litter size is
typically centered some boston terriers are able to have natural births especially when adequate
calcium is being obtained c-sections are quite common after a c-section [ __ ] are often spayed
as dystocia caused by fetal pelvic disproportion can often lead to the death of the mother and pups
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