Often affectionately referred to as the "American Gentleman," the Boston Terrier is a vibrant, fun, often funny, and very affectionate breed.
The history of the Boston Terrier is relatively short, originating in the United States in the late 19th century.
Group: Non-sports
Height: 0.38 to 0.43m
Weight: 6.8 to 11.3kg
Hair and color: smooth, short hair. All Boston Terriers have a white muzzle and chest. The rest of their bodies will be black, spotted.
Life expectancy: 12 to 14 years
Boston Terrier, dog breed
Given their enthusiasm and reputation for comicality, it may be surprising to learn that the Boston Terrier was originally bred as a fighting dog.
While it's unclear, the Boston Terrier as we know it today is a descendant of a dog named Judge, who was imported from England to the United States in the late 1860s. It is considered a breed between the English Bulldog and the now obsolete English White Terrier.
The breed was originally called Roundhead, but their name was changed to respect the city they developed, and in 1893 they were recognized by the American Kennel Club.
From their early days, they became smaller and less chubby, and were known for their cheerful, amiable temperament.
Boston Terriers do not need to be groomed frequently. They are smooth and short, and can be eliminated with just one brush per week. They do have hair shedding, but the amount of shedding is small compared to many other dogs.
This breed is known for its very large amount of exercise, so if they do not get enough stimulation and energy energy consumption, this can lead to behavioral problems. Depending on individual needs, they should take at least one or two walks a day.
When they feel amused, they can play pranks and explode with immense energy.
It is important that they accept proper social activities from an early age, and the breed is known for being a great family dog. They crave attention, can be fun ball games, and get along well with other dogs and kids. It's not uncommon to see a Boston Terrier as a therapeutic dog because they are amiable.
Boston Terriers respond very well to aggressive reinforcement training methods. They crave to please, learn quickly and be very positive.
However, their level of enthusiasm and desire for attention can lead them to become over-excited receptionists. It's important to make sure it's lying on the floor to give it a reward to minimize the problems it likes to jump up.
The Boston Terrier is a species with a short skull. This may mean that they are more prone to breathing problems and overheating. While these problems are not as prominent as pugs or French bulldogs, they should still be noted when exercising and in hot weather. It could also mean that they may be noisy sleepers, who often grunt and snore loudly.
While the breed is recommended as a suitable dog for first-time buyers because of their temperament, their popularity does mean that they are prone to many genetic health conditions.
It is always important to find responsible breeders to perform all necessary health checks. Breeders should be able to demonstrate that parents have undergone eye and patellar assessments as well as hearing tests. Some of the conditions they may suffer from include:
Eye problems: Bulging eyes means they are more susceptible to ulcers and prone to cataracts, cherry eyes, and glaucoma
Hereditary deafness
Allergic dermatitis
Heart problems
Like any dog, boston terriers must adopt a high-quality, properly assigned diet. They are known for their obsession with food, so care must be taken to ensure that they are not overweight (obese).
They may also be prone to flatulence, and making sure their diet is appropriate for their digestive system will help reduce this and any other potentially associated gastrointestinal problems.
Often, finding the best food for them may require trial and error. This can be done with your veterinarian's advice. Sometimes it is necessary to eliminate the diet, in which the dog is fed a very specific simple diet and then gradually introduced other ingredients over a few weeks.
merit
They usually live in harmony with children and other dogs.
They are extremely easy to care for.
They have a fun personality and don't require a lot of exercise.
shortcoming
This short hair variety can be prone to many health problems. If proper training is not introduced from the start, their excitement becomes a problem.
Because of their love of food, they can easily become overweight if overindulged.