Bostons also can be picky eaters. Some have a delicate digestive system, and are prone to gas. But once you figure out what commercial foods they like and what agrees with them, feeding them is easy.
When bred, Bostons have small litters of only three or four puppies; delivery may be difficult, and cesarean sections are often performed. Bostons have good longevity ranging from 10 to 13 years. An occasional bath, supplemented by brushing or rubbing with a grooming mitt, is all that's needed to keep the coat looking good and to control shedding, which occurs but is minimal in this breed. Boston Terriers were developed in Boston in the late s by crossing bulldogs and white English terriers.
They are one of the few truly all-American breeds and are often referred to as the national dog of the United States. Bostons have been called other names. Some people still call them Boston bulls. They were also once called American bull terriers, but owners of bulldogs and bull terriers objected and, in , the Boston's official name became the boston terrier.
The breed was accepted by the American Kennel Club in The dogs have long been considered amiable and affectionate house pets and are known as the "American gentleman" of dogs. Bostons were a common breed prior to but since then, their popularity seems to have declined. Recently, however, Bostons have emerged in several television commercials, perhaps signaling a renewed interest in the breed. Select Your Region.
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Italy - Italia. Latvia - Latvija. They love a romp with the kids or a good game of Frisbee. Compact enough to be a great city dog, the Boston Terrier is perfectly content with walks around the neighborhood. One word of caution: Boston Terriers are brachycephalic, which means they have a flat broad nose and short upper jaw.
With his dapper looks and gentle, mannerly disposition, and because he was bred in the U. As far back as the s in England, a Bulldog and a White Terrier now extinct were bred to produce the progenitor of the Boston Terrier we know today.
According to AKC statistics , the Boston Terrier was either the first- or second-most-popular dog in the country between and Compare Breeds Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side.
Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration. Find out the best and worst foods for your dog and which to avoid. The accepted colors are Black, Brindle or Seal and all colorations must have the white markings. Boston Terriers are also one of the few dogs born with little to no tail and docking any portion of a Boston's tail is an automatic disqualification for competition under the AKC rules.
Some other disqualifications for competition in AKC approved shows include;. Coloration other than the standard solid Brindle, solid Seal and solid Black and not having the required white markings. Any evidence of blue in the eyes. Dudley nose These are the automatic disqualifications listed by the AKC for breed standards and acceptance in approved dog shows.
The common Black with White markings and the generally sunny disposition of the breed has earned the Boston Terrier the nickname of "The American Gentleman".
Their smaller compact size, high intelligence and easy trainability along with a generally friendly attitude has earned the Boston Terrier many devotees. Considering all these desirable qualities, anyone who has ever had one of these Dog's in their family can attest to a certain stubborn streak as well.
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