Boston Terrier Information
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The Boston Terrier's physical appearance is marked by a smooth coat, short head, short tail and a distinctive tuxedo-like black and white, or seal and white color combination. The body is short, but strong, but it's most distinctive feature is its perfectly proportional combination of colored and white markings.
The Boston Terrier is a lively and highly intelligent dog. It's astuteness is visible from the intelligent expression on its face, which is one of its distinctive features. Bostons are also highly energetic dogs. These are not animals that are meant for display or to use as fashion accessories. They love being around people, love to please and live to play. Bostons love to be around people and children, and this makes them ideal to keep as a family pet. These are also the very same characteristics that make Boston terriers an unsuitable choice for single person families or for persons who don't have time to give their pets plenty of exercise and companionship. Raising a Boston Terrier requires a great deal of commitment.
Playing games and chasing balls are a healthy Boston's two favorite past times. They can sometimes develop a close fondness for one particular person, and are quite fond of the elderly.
Boston Terriers are very easy to train, because they are very intelligent and eager to please. They are also extremely trusting and friendly, and can have a tendency to wander off with strangers.
While they have tons of great qualities, Boston Terriers can have some peculiarities too. Not all dogs are alike, but Boston Terriers are more prone to relentless barking and nervous hyperactivity. They are also noisier than other dogs - they snort, wheeze and can snore loudly. Because of their short head and as a result of improper breeding practices, Boston Terriers tend to have more health problems than are common. They suffer from more digestive problems, including excessive gas, and may drool and slobber more than other breeds. They are also prone to other health problems that may need expensive veterinary attention. They also cannot tolerate extreme heat and cold.
Even with all these seeming disadvantages to owning a Boston, there are very few breeds that are more suited to a family than a Boston Terrier. Once they grow up with a child, they tend to take a protector/guardian role towards the child. Their small size doesn't make them ideal as watch dogs, but they are fearless, and will bark incessantly when some one's at the door. It's not uncommon for a Boston Terrier to yap away at a much larger dog in the street.
If you are considering having a Boston terrier, taking a little extra care over their diet can eliminate excessive gas and flatulence. They are easy to groom, and have a sleek and easy to care for coat. They also shed minimally, and with the right obedience training, they can be taught to control their hyperactive barking. If you're willing to put in a few months of effort training him, your Boston Terrier can be a reliable, loyal and fun companion.
AKC Page on the Boston Terrier
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Boston Terriers are typically small, compactly built, well proportioned
dogs with erect ears, short tails, and a short muzzle that should be free
of wrinkles.[2] They usually have a square sort of face. According to
international breed standard, the dog should weigh no less than 10 pounds
and no more than 25 pounds. Boston Terriers usually stand 15-17 inches at
the wither ...
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