| Description: The Boston Terrier dog breed is | | | | range in temperament from those eager to please |
| sometimes called the Boston Bull. This is a well | | | | their owner to a more stubborn dog. This breed is not |
| muscled dog, that is compact in size. The body is | | | | considered by the American kennel club to be a terrier. |
| square an appearance and is also a short. They have | | | | That is part of the non sporting group. |
| a square looking head, that is in proportion to the body. | | | | Temperament: This is a very intelligent dog. If given the |
| With the deep and wide short muzzle, that is in | | | | right amounts of mental and physical exercise you get |
| balance with the head. Their noses is always black. | | | | the best from this breed. Without the proper amount |
| Their bite is even or overshot slightly. This gives the | | | | of exercise, they can become highly strung and can |
| muzzle the square look. They have large round and | | | | develop small dog syndrome causing behaviour issues. |
| dark eyes, these are wide, set. The ears can be | | | | This is not a difficult dog to train, but consistency is the |
| cropped, or left naturally, and are small. | | | | key. This dog needs good strong leadership and the |
| With straight limbs and good muscular body, they are a | | | | owner to be the alpha. |
| sturdy dog. They have a broad chest. Their tail is low | | | | Health issues: This breed being short faced dogs may |
| set, is short and can be either straight or screw | | | | have breathing difficulties, When suffering from stress, |
| shaped. The tail is never docked. Their coach is short | | | | or exertion in hot weather. They may suffer from |
| and fine, with colours that are white, brittle and seal, | | | | snoring or drooling. They can also have hearts and skin |
| also black-and-white, with some puppies being born, | | | | tumours, deafness, and can be prone to eye problems. |
| brown and white. If wishing to show your dog white | | | | Grooming: This is a short- haired dog that is relatively |
| should cover the chest, muzzle and have a band | | | | easy to groom. This dog only needs to have its face |
| around the neck. And a white blaze between, but not | | | | wiped daily. Checking ears and eyes as a daily routine |
| touching the eyes. | | | | is recommended. The short hair needs combing or |
| History: This is a fighting dog breed, coming from the | | | | brushing twice weekly at the very least. Bathing only |
| Bull and terrier types. These cheeky little dogs were | | | | then it is really required. This will leave the dog's natural |
| originally pit fighters. They've come from Boston, | | | | oils to protect the coat. |
| Massachusetts. This is one of the few breeds that | | | | Living conditions: This breed are great for apartments |
| have been developed in the USA. This dog is only a | | | | as they are relatively inactive indoors. They can even |
| terrier in name. This breed has mellowed over time | | | | cope without a garden, providing you meet all the |
| from its original fighting dog era. This dog is commonly | | | | needs they have with exercise. This dog is sensitive to |
| referred to as the "American gentleman ". They can | | | | weather extremes. |