The Boston Terrier is a truly an American breed of dog. It is the result of cross breeding an English White Terrier and an Old English Bulldog, whose offspring was bred to a smaller female, and then to a French Bulldog. This breeding practice resulted in what is today’s Boston Terrier.
Did you know that Boston terriers were originally bred for fighting? Today however, Boston terriers have been bred down to be excellent companions and house pets. They are very intelligent, alert, gentle and well mannered. A Boston Terrier is bred for companionship, so they enjoy being around people; if properly trained to socialize they are excellent with children and the elderly.
Boston Terriers only bark when necessary, in fact some females rarely bark at all. This breed is a rambunctious one, although males usually retain the spunky terrier attitude. Unfortunately the friendly nature of Boston terrier extends even to strangers so you must give them a secured area to play in.
Because they don’t need too much exercise, not having a yard and living in an apartment is suitable for this breed of dog. Boston Terrier should be fed with a dry kind of dog food to make sure that their teeth will be well maintained. They should also be fed twice daily, to provide them with ample nutrition.
The Boston Terrier has several health issues, that is why they should be wiped with a clean damp cloth everyday, and their eyes and ears checked. Since they have short hair, they won't shed too much, all they need is a daily comb, a bath when needed and their nails should be clipped occasionally.
Even though Boston Terriers were bred to become fighting dogs, they have been bred down for companionship. It is an incomparable companion because of its being highly intelligent, alert, kind, gentle and well-mannered. Boston Terriers on the other hand are difficult to housebreak, so it is very important to start training tem while they are still young.
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Boston Terrier will make a fine addition to your family. If you are single, it will make for an excellent friend. They are very loyal. This breed loves to learn, so you can train them quite easily. They have a bit of a personality and can be a bit willful. The nice thing about Boston Terrier is that they only bark when necessary, so they are not very noisy.
The Boston Terrier is original American. It is the result of cross breeding an Old English Bulldog with an English White Terrier. Appropriately named, it originated from Boston and was inducted in the American Kennel Club in the year 1893. Now, it is one of AKC’s most popular non-sporting breed.
Its popularity stems from the fact that a Boston Terrier has spunk and personality. To choose the right dog for you, you will have to see if its temperament suits yours. For more Boston Terrier information simply go to www.akc.org
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Boston Terrier is well mannered, alert and intelligent.
Boston Terrier information is available in your local kennel club.