| Want to have a boston terrier as new member of | | | | years although some can live even up to 15 years or |
| your family? Know more about this breed here... | | | | more. However, their life can possibly be shortened |
| Knowing more about the boston terrier dog breed is | | | | by several health issues such as cataracts, cherry |
| definitely the first step in moving towards a healthy | | | | eye, luxating patellas, deafness, heart murmur and |
| and happy boston terrier. Thus it is always important | | | | allergies. They are also prone to sensitive stomachs |
| for first time owners to do their assignment and | | | | and intestinal gas. |
| research everything they can about their chosen | | | | Living Conditions |
| breed. | | | | These dogs are good both in apartment and country |
| The Looks | | | | living. However, many of them cannot tolerate |
| Just like other dogs in the terrier group, Boston | | | | extreme weather conditions due to the shortened |
| Terriers are small dogs with compact yet well | | | | muzzle. Thus demanding exercise and other activities |
| proportioned built. The skull is square with short | | | | should be set aside when the weather is excessively |
| muzzle that should be free of wrinkles. The eyes, | | | | hot or extremely cold. |
| which are large, round and dark in color should be | | | | Exercise |
| wide apart. Blue, or any trace of blue is a | | | | One of the best things about boston terrier is that |
| disqualification based on the AKC Standard (American | | | | they require only a moderate amount of exercise |
| Kennel Club). The ears, though small are either natural | | | | such as daily walk and free play in a fenced-in yard. |
| or cropped. They should be carried erect and should | | | | But utmost care must be taken when exercising this |
| be situated near the corner of the skull. The dog | | | | breed during extreme weather conditions. |
| should weigh not less than 10 pounds and not more | | | | Grooming |
| than 25 pounds. | | | | A boston terrier requires minimum grooming due to |
| The Temperament | | | | the fact that they have smooth and short-haired |
| The Boston Terrier is alert yet gentle and friendly | | | | coat. Occasionally run a comb or firm bristle brush |
| dog. Although they can be a bit high strung without | | | | over the coat and bathe only when necessary to |
| proper mental and physical exercise, these dogs are | | | | prevent stripping their coat's natural oil. Wipe the face |
| sensitive to the tone of one's voice. Training can be | | | | with a damp cloth everyday especially after meals, |
| less challenging with this breed due to their intelligence | | | | keep the eyes and ears clean and claws trimmed. |
| and willingness to learn. | | | | You also need to determine the presence of tick, |
| Health | | | | flea and other foreign object in your dog's coat. |
| The average lifespan of a Boston Terrier is up to 13 | | | | |