Boston Terrier background – Boston Terriers originate from the United States of America. It is noted that the first Boston terrier was called Hooper’s Judge. He was a cross between English Bulldog and White English Terrier bred somewhere in the 1860′s. Boston’s where originally bred for fighting purposes.

Features and appearance – Boston Terriers also known as Boston Bull Terriers are small breed dogs. They are rather stocky with broad chests and arched necks. The terriers have short, rather small, fat faces with boxy noses and very pointy ears. They have dark, bright eyes, prominently positioned. Pelt colors range from mixtures of black and white, brown and white or brindle and white. They are very easy to groom with no shaving and minimum brushing required. These little dogs are clean-cut with no mess or fuss.

Doggy dimensions – Standing tall at rather impressive 38 to 43 cm for a small dog and weighing in at between 5-11 Kilograms, these dogs are well built when comparing their height to weight. However there are International show weight standards for Boston’s of no less than 5 Kilograms or more than 12.5 Kilograms to fall within a perfect range. It is very important that the dogs’ frame be considered when the weight is calculated.

Personalities- Boston Terriers have great personalities being both friendly and strong in nature. Unlike other terrier breeds that are aggressive and bad tempered. However just as humans, temperaments can range from owner pleasing to total rebels. Neurotic behavior including constant yapping and hyperactivity are commonly associated with the breed. Good news is that the dogs are rather easy to train due to their sensitivity to voice tone, eagerness to learn and extreme intelligence. All the owner needs is little patience and endurance during training process that can last approximately three to six months. Avoid harsh training methods as the will lead to the dog feeling intimidated and bullied, rather employ methods that are positive, gentle and encouraging. The dogs are excellent house dogs after proper training.

Common health problems- Common health problems associated with these dogs are breathing difficulties and related problems such as snoring. Eye injuries and illnesses are also very common due to the almost pop-out feature of the eye. Inbreed and poor breeding practices can lead to disability and retardation. Cesarean procedures are popular due to normal labor being extremely painful and dangerous to the mother due to the very narrow pelvis and large heads of the pups.

Exercise and diet- Keep hyperactivity and bad health at bay by structuring a balanced diet exercise routine. Just make sure that long strolls, running and playing is part of the routine. Avoid high fat and fiber content diets as they can cause obesity and extreme bloating in the animal.

Adaptable animals- These animals are the easiest creatures in terms of adapting to smallest or largest spaces. All the dog’s need is enough play space and a street or park to walk minimum twice daily.

Age Expectancy- The dog’s age expectancy is dependent upon his or her diet and level of activity. Your little yank companion can reach age 15 years and older.

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