| The Boston Terrier has his beginnings in Boston, | | | | along well with children. |
| located in the United States. Around the year 1870, | | | | The Boston Terrier is an intelligent breed, lending him to |
| crossbreeding between English Bulldogs and English | | | | easy training. His disposition is typically friendly and |
| Terriers led to a few other breeds. One of the first | | | | lovable. He enjoys spending time with people and being |
| such dogs was named, Hooper's Judge. He was bred | | | | indoors is quite acceptable to him. In fact, remaining |
| with a white female, resulting in the first of the Boston | | | | indoors is also advisable due to his extreme sensitivity |
| Terriers, although they did not go by that name until | | | | to changes in temperature and proclivity to skin |
| later. | | | | ailments. |
| In 1889, the American Bull Terrier Club was organized | | | | Additionally, he is loyal and empathetic to his owners |
| by owners of this new breed of dogs. Unfortunately, | | | | and their needs. As a watchdog, he is excellent and |
| the founders of this club met with some opposition | | | | reliable. He is always alert to any changes and is quick |
| from both Bull Terrier and Bulldog owners. They did not | | | | to respond. Intruders will meet with his desire to run |
| believe that it was fair to consider this new breed in | | | | them off despite his relatively small size. |
| the same standing or to use the same name as their | | | | However, partly due to his original parentage lines, he |
| established breeds. The club quickly changed the name | | | | does display a tendency to interact on rather an |
| to the Boston Terrier Club. | | | | aggressive level with other dogs. He takes quickly to |
| Originally, crossbreeding produced inconsistent results | | | | any challenge and does quite well presenting himself |
| and it took long years of selective crossbreeding, | | | | and managing to stay ahead in any ruckus. |
| including inbreeding, before consistent results were | | | | Healthy Boston Terriers do not need lots of exercise |
| achieved. Eventually, the breed became what it is | | | | to keep them happy and content. However, moderate |
| today. | | | | exercise that includes walks and some play are |
| A small, compact dog that has a square skull and jaw | | | | important, especially in young puppies that tend to have |
| with a shortened snout or muzzle, the Boston Terrier | | | | more energy. |
| has round eyes that are set far apart. His head is | | | | Regular walks and exercise, even on a moderate level |
| short, as is his tail, which sits rather low on his backside | | | | are important not only to the dog's physical health, but |
| or rump. His body is rather short due to his short legs. | | | | also, to his mental health. However, it is important to |
| The ears of a Boston Terrier are pointed and set at | | | | remember this breed's tendency to respiratory |
| the corners of his square skull. They are carried | | | | problems and to keep his exercise to short sessions |
| perfectly erect upon his head. The nose of a Boston | | | | that do not involve overexertion on the part of the dog. |
| Terrier is wide and very black. The muzzle and fore | | | | The Boston Terrier is a small to medium size. The |
| chest are typically white in coloring. | | | | lightweight dog usually weighs under 6.8 kg or 15 lbs. |
| Their coloring is commonly black with white markings, | | | | The middleweights usually weigh between 6.8-9 kg or |
| seal (a type of reddish-looking black) or brindle with | | | | 15-20 lbs. The heavyweights usually weigh between |
| white markings. It is this specific combination of dark | | | | 9-11.3 kg or 20-25 lbs. The typical height of the adult is |
| coat with bright white markings that leads to the easy | | | | approximately 31 to 38 cm or 12 to 15 inches. |
| recognition of the Boston Terrier. Boston Terriers do | | | | Health issues that may affect the Boston Terrier |
| not shed very much and their grooming needs are | | | | include hypothyroidism, megaesophagus, epilepsy, |
| minimal. Trimming is unnecessary at all times. | | | | glaucoma, cataracts, cardiovascular problems, and |
| The Boston Terrier is known for his friendly nature that | | | | allergic dermatitis. Eye problems and respiratory |
| makes him a wonderful companion. He does well in | | | | problems are common with breeds that have short |
| apartments and living with single people. However, he | | | | muzzles. Therefore, this breed might also experience |
| is equally adaptable to family living since he does get | | | | wheezing, especially during extremely hot weather. |