Canines’ History- The first Boston Terriers called Hooper’s Judge was bred in the in the USA in the nineteenth century as a fighter dog. He was a cross between a Bulldog and Terrier.

How to spot a Boston Terrier- Boston’s are small dogs with muscular bodies. Their chests are broad and necks slightly bent. Their facial features are prominent especially the eyes and nose. The eyes are big, dark and lively. The nose rather boxy in shape. They have typical terrier ears- small and sharp. Pelt colors range from black, brown and brindle with combination of white. Minimum cutting, shaving and general grooming is required. These dogs are the ultimate no mess or fuss pet.

Measurements- The doggy stands tall at 38 -43 cm. Weighing in at 5-11 Kilograms. Boston’s are well proportioned and according to International standards should not weigh less that 5 Kilograms or more than 12.5 Kilograms to be categorized as under or over weight. However the dog’s frame must be considered when weight is determined.

Character traits – Of all the terrier breeds Boston Terriers are the friendliest and most loving. However just as human personalities and temperaments differ so do animals’. Get use to neurotic behavior such as constant yapping and hyperactivity is you plan to make a Boston part of your family. On the up-side these dogs are easy to train due to the voice tone sensitivity, enthusiasm and high intelligence. The trainer or owner will just need a bit of patience, endurance and estimated 6 months for training. Strict or harsh training methods will fail terribly as the dog will feel pressured and intimidated. Once trained Boston’s are great house dogs.

General health problems- The dogs are unfortunately very inbred and poor breeding practices among dishonest breeders is the order of the day leading especially to mental retardation, a common condition associated with terriers. Other chronic health problems include breathing difficulties and other related conditions such as snoring, grunting and drooling. Due to the prominent position of the eyes, eye injuries also occur more frequently. Cesarean procedures are popular as natural births are too painful due to the large head-size of the pups and narrow shape of the pelvis.

Fitness and dietary requirements- Exercise and a balanced diet is key to keeping the dog healthy and behavioral problems to a minimum. Long walks, playing and chasing should be part of your Boston’s daily fitness routines to ensure tip-top shape. Steer clear from fatty and high fiber diets as this can lead to being overweight and extreme bloated feelings.

Living conditions- Boston’s adapt to any size home and play area from apartments to farms. As long as there is a park or playground close by for regular exercise the dog will be satisfied.

Life Expectation- These terriers have a life expectancy of 15 years and more. The fitter and healthy your doggy, the older he or she will get.