Boston Terrier
Boston Terriers, also known as Boston bull and Boston Bull Terrier are a compact and well-muscled dog. According to the Breed Standard the body is short with a square appearance. The square looking head is flat on the top and in proportion to the rest of the body. The deep, wide, short muzzle is in proportion with the head. The nose is black. The stop is well defined. The bite is either even or slightly undershot giving the muzzle the square look. The large, round dark eyes are wide-set. The erect ears are small and either cropped or left natural. The limbs are straight and muscular. The legs are set somewhat wide apart, and the chest is broad. The neck is slightly arched. The low-set, tapering tail is short and either straight or screw shaped and is never docked. AKC standard states that the short fine-textured coat be either black, brindle or seal with white markings. These are the only excepted colors in the show ring... but we all know they come in a variety of other colors!:)
The Boston Terrier is gentle, alert and extremely intelligent. Known for being well-mannered and very enthusiastic. But, without the proper amount of exercise/mental stimulation they can become a bit hyper. So they need to play and get their wiggles out everyday! They are very reliable with children, especially good with elderly people and friendly with new people they meet. The Boston Terrier is playful, very affectionate and likes/wants to be part of the family. They generally get along well with canine/non-canine pets.
Height/Weight:
Height: 15-17 inches (38.1-43cm.)
Weight: 10-25 pounds (4.5-11.3kg.)
Note: Some Bostons have been know to reach the 30 lb mark...this is not show standard but very normal since the Boston's original ancestors were/almost 50 lbs....just like Boston Terrier tails...you never know what your gonna get with a Boston Terrier's markings, weight, or again that crazy tail...but you know your gonna always get a lovable, best friend!:)
The average life span of a Boston is around 11 to 13 years, though some can live well into their teens. Insuring you with many years of unconditional love, laughter and friendship!
More info on the American Gentleman can be found at these great sites:
www.akc.org/breeds/boston_terrier/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Terrier
www.dogbreedinfo.com/bostonterrier.htm
***Also google Boston Terrier books and a lovely assortment of BT books are available for reasonable prices...it's just nice to have a few in your home library...my kids love the different photos of the Bostons in our books at home!:)
The Boston Terrier is gentle, alert and extremely intelligent. Known for being well-mannered and very enthusiastic. But, without the proper amount of exercise/mental stimulation they can become a bit hyper. So they need to play and get their wiggles out everyday! They are very reliable with children, especially good with elderly people and friendly with new people they meet. The Boston Terrier is playful, very affectionate and likes/wants to be part of the family. They generally get along well with canine/non-canine pets.
Height/Weight:
Height: 15-17 inches (38.1-43cm.)
Weight: 10-25 pounds (4.5-11.3kg.)
Note: Some Bostons have been know to reach the 30 lb mark...this is not show standard but very normal since the Boston's original ancestors were/almost 50 lbs....just like Boston Terrier tails...you never know what your gonna get with a Boston Terrier's markings, weight, or again that crazy tail...but you know your gonna always get a lovable, best friend!:)
The average life span of a Boston is around 11 to 13 years, though some can live well into their teens. Insuring you with many years of unconditional love, laughter and friendship!
More info on the American Gentleman can be found at these great sites:
www.akc.org/breeds/boston_terrier/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Terrier
www.dogbreedinfo.com/bostonterrier.htm
***Also google Boston Terrier books and a lovely assortment of BT books are available for reasonable prices...it's just nice to have a few in your home library...my kids love the different photos of the Bostons in our books at home!:)