The Boston Terrier resulted from selective breeding of the Bulldog and the White English Terrier (now extinct), by a few men in the Boston area during the 1870’s. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893 as the first genuinely American bred dog. Today’s Boston carries a clean cut square head, large, soft, dark eyes and moves in perfect rhythm, each step indicating grace and power. Intelligence, alertness and a loving disposition makes him an ideal companion, a dog well-suited to the city dweller and the suburbanite. His great style and loving disposition have rightly earned the nickname, “The American Gentleman.
Boston Terrier
Meet the Boston Terrier
Breed Group:
Non-Sporting
Breed Personality:
Friendly, Outgoing, Playful, Sociable
Breed Specifics
Max Life Expectancy
(years): 13
(years): 13
Max Height
(inches): 17
(inches): 17
Max Weight
(lbs): 25
(lbs): 25
Main Breed Characteristics
Good with Children (5/5)
Good with Other Dogs (4/5)
Shedding (2/5)
Grooming Needs (2/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (5/5)
Playfulness (5/5)
Protectiveness (3/5)
Trainability (4/5)
Energy Level (4/5)
Barking Level (2/5)
Breed Variations
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