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Boston Terrier For Adoption

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The Boston is among a small group of dogs who were "made in America". Originally it was bred from crosses between the bulldog and the terrier, and careful selection has produced a dog that is consistently marked and very true to type. He has distinctive white markings on a background of black, seal or brindle. Ears are upright and may be cropped or natural. Backskull is flat, muzzle is short with a well defined stop. His nose is of the braccocephalic type and he can be heard to snore at night. Most dogs with this type of nose are not highly athletic in nature since they do not have the breathing room required to be highly active, especially in the heat. Also most dogs of this type tend to have some problems with natural birth because of the large head, so he is not used a great deal in the "puppy mills" as a breeding dog. therefore his numbers are small in comparison to other small breeds, (he is not "over-bred") and this has helped to protect the breed from too many health problems. The eyes are somewhat large and round and protruding. Because of this he requires a daily eye inspection as he may be susceptible to eye injury. Other than a history of skin problems there do not seem to be any other notable health concerns. His movement should be free and easy, never lumbering in gait.

The Boston is a delight to own and train. He is generally easy to housebreak. If brought up with children he is tractable and gentle in nature. He was bred as a companion dog and despite his title is a member of the non-sporting Group, not truly a "terrier" in nature or habit. He is adaptable to a small apartment and does not need an inordinate amount of exercise. Usually he is under 25 pounds in weight. Bostons are generally easy going and not prone to pick a fight.

He is a popular figure in the show ring. Coat care is minimal, all he needs is a quick wipe down. He is not heavily used as an agility dog since his bulldog background can lead to breathing problems if overly exercised. He does however make a fine therapy dog because of his smaller size and winning personality, especially because he can be so easily trained to do tricks and was specifically bred as a companion dog. His first love is to be with people. He was bred first and foremost as a pet and because of his distinctive markings became popular as a show dog and a dog to "show off"; it is considered stylish to own a Boston.

Boston Terrier For Adoption

The Boston Terrier is not a Terrier at all, but rather more like a Bulldog. Terriers were traditionally bred to be hunting partners, whereas Bulldogs were bred for fighting and companionship. This purebred dog is descended from Old English Bulldogs and English White Terriers. An American breeder, Robert C. Hopper, crossed the first Boston Terriers with English and French Bulldogs to make them into a smaller-sized, companion breed.

The Boston Terrier is more similar in appearance and bloodline to its Bulldog ancestry and is often referred to as the Boston Bull. The Boston Terrier gained membership in the American Kennel Club in 1893 and is the first American-made breed to win that honor.

Though the Bulldog ancestors of the Boston Terrier were bred for aggression, this trait has largely been bred out of the Boston Terrier. The breed is a non-sporting, companion dog with an overall affectionate, intelligent and energetic temperament.

A Boston Terrier breeder will also breed for personality. Due to their close ancestry with Bulldogs, some Boston Terriers can have behavioral issues such as aggression and dominance. Breeders will not breed dogs known for these negative behavior traits. The breed standard temperament of the Boston Terrier is affectionate, intelligent, sociable, playful and alert but never aggressive.

Though breeders have been attempting to breed out aggression since the late 1800's, Boston Terrier puppies still need to be trained in proper behavior from birth.

The answer to this question should always be no. No respectable Boston Terrier breeder sells or brokers dogs. This is an inhumane form of treatment. Good breeders will be affiliated with breed-specific rescue centers and may encourage dog buyers to visit rescue centers as well as breeder kennels to consider rescued dogs as an alternative to puppies.

Boston Terrier Breeders attempt to breed healthy dogs but, like all pure dog breeds, Boston Terriers suffer common genetic problems such as cataracts, deafness, allergies, curvature of the spine and difficulties in birthing. Boston Terriers may also have significant respiratory and digestive problems throughout their lives. A good breeder will have dogs screened for genetic disorders.

Questions to ask a Boston Terrier breeder include the following: -Do you maintain your own kennel? Good breeders maintain their own kennels and socialize puppies with house privileges. -May I visit the kennel? Good breeders will encourage buyers to meet parents- if on site- and puppies to build a relationship. -Have puppies and parents been screened for common genetic defects? Good breeders will not breed any dog with known genetic or behavioral disorders. -Do you provide medical and immunization records? This should always be a yes. -Do you provide a warranty or guarantee of health? It may be time-limited. -Do you run a breed-specific rescue center? Good breeders will encourage buyers to visit rescued Boston Terriers who have been abandoned and need homes. If breeders do not run rescues, they should be affiliated with rescue centers. -Do you sell or broker Boston Terriers to pet stores? Good breeders never sell to pet stores! -Can you tell me about Boston Terriers? Breeders are experts on the breed. Nothing can guarantee that you will get a perfect puppy with no problems, but asking just a few questions can ensure a good start.

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