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Boston Terrier
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Boston Terrier

Other names: Round-Headed Bull and Terrier, Boston Bull, Bullet Heads, Roundheads, American Gentlemen

Watchdog, obedience competition, agility.

Size
Small
Height · Male
38–43 cm
Height · Female
38–43 cm
Weight · Male
5–11 kg
Weight · Female
5–11 kg
Life expectancy
10–14 years
Litter
3–4 puppies
FCI
FCI group 9 · 9 · n.º 140
AKC
Non-Sporting Group · #18
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Traits

Activity

Energy level
Playfulness
Jogging partner

Social

Affection with family
Good with other dogs
Good with other pets
Friendly to strangers
Social needs

At home

Apartment living
Cold tolerance
Heat tolerance
Tendency to bark
Tendency to dig
Drooling
Snoring

Care

Ease of grooming

Training

Trainability
Obedience
Learning ability
Intelligence

Guarding

Watchdog

Temperament

The Boston Terrier is a friendly and lively dog. The breed has an excellent disposition and a high degree of intelligence, which makes the Boston Terrier an incomparable companion.

Care

This is a lively dog that needs daily exercise and interaction with his people. He loves games, and most of his exercise requirements can be met with a romp in the yard or a short walk on leash. He cannot live outdoors. Some Bostons wheeze and snore, and many don't tolerate heat well. The coat requires only minimal care, an occasional brushing to remove dead hairs.

Relatively inactive indoors, the Boston Terrier is quite content to just be with the family at all times. However, regular daily exercise is a must to keep this breed fit and in shape. They benefit from and enjoy securely leashed walks, family play sessions, and free play in a safely fenced area. Boston Terriers do well in an apartment, condominium, or city dwelling provided they are given sufficient exercise, attention, and stimulation.

Attention, training.

Health

Regular brushing with a firm bristle brush will minimize loose hair. This breed should be bathed only when absolutely necessary using a mild shampoo. The Boston Terrier has a tendency to drool so frequent wiping of the face is recommended. They eyes and ears need to be checked and cleaned on a regular basis. Boston Terriers are prone to such health issues as breathing difficulties, heart and skin tumors, and eye injuries. They do not adapt well to weather extremes.

Fun facts

Can be difficult to housebreak. May wheeze, snore, and drool. Needs some regular exercise, but can overheat if pushed too far. Sensitive to temperature extremes, and may be sensitive to anesthesia. Basically odorless. An easy-care breed and outstanding pe

Boston Terrier breeders

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