| The Boston Terrier is a loving companion dog well | | | | disease. Her toenails may need to be examined for |
| suited to apartment and small house living. She only | | | | growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear |
| requires walks for exercise. She can become | | | | feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. |
| overheated in hot and humid climates. She is highly | | | | Generally a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this |
| intelligent and easy to train. She is good with children, | | | | chore and competent instructions to accomplish this |
| other animals and the elderly. Just as a reminder, | | | | can be found on the net. *Life Span. The Boston |
| never leave young children with a dog or puppy | | | | Terrier can live between 10 and 12 years with proper |
| unsupervised. *Approximate Adult Size. The | | | | nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions. |
| approximate adult size (two years old or older) of | | | | *History. The Boston Terrier originated in Boston |
| the Boston Terrier is 15 to 17 inches to the withers | | | | around 1870 with a cross between a English White |
| (highest point of the shoulder) and from 10 to 25 | | | | Terrier and a English Bulldog. She was then bred for a |
| pounds. *Special Health Considerations. Most dog | | | | smaller size. By 1889, the breed starting becoming |
| breeds have certain inherited health problems | | | | popular. She was first recognized by the American |
| associated with that specific breed and the Boston | | | | Kennel Association in 1893. |
| Terrier is no exception. Look for juvenile cataracts, | | | | Some Registries: *Boston Terrier Club of America |
| whelping problems, skin conditions, Cushings disease, | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club *NKC National Kennel Club |
| skin tumors and breathing difficulties. They can | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club *APRI Americas Pet |
| overheat easily in heat and humidity. Keep an eye on | | | | Registry Inc. *AKC American Kennel Club *FCI |
| her ears. She may experience eye injuries due to | | | | Federation Cynologique Internationale *NZKC New |
| their prominence. This disease list is an informative | | | | Zealand Kennel Club *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great |
| guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant | | | | Britain *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club *ACR |
| threats, please contact your veterinarian for a | | | | = American Canine Registry |
| complete list. She should visit the veterinarian several | | | | Litter Size: 3 to 4 Boston Terrier puppies |
| times in the first year for shots, boosters and check | | | | Category: Non sporting. Mastiff. |
| up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | Terms To Describe: Gentle, alert, intelligent, |
| yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six | | | | expressive, well mannered, cuddly, well balanced, |
| years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS Good watch dog. |
| year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid | | | | Relatively quiet. Intelligent. Very affectionate. Great |
| feeding your dog sweets. *Grooming. The Boston | | | | with children if socialized. Does not need much |
| Terrier has a smooth, short and shiny coat. She is a | | | | exercise. Easily trained. They enjoy people. |
| medium shedder and should be brushed weekly. She | | | | Incomparable companion. *SPECIAL BAD POINTS Not |
| should be bathed infrequently as this strips her coat | | | | a guard dog. She snores. Can be stubborn. Can suffer |
| of its protective oils. Keep her ears clean. Her teeth | | | | in hot climates and high humidity. May be difficult to |
| should be brushed at least twice a week with | | | | housebreak. |
| toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | *Other Names Known By: Round Heads, Yankee |
| Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | Terrier |
| tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |