31/05/2023
Looking for a gentle and affectionate small dog?
This friendly, intelligent, and quirky dog is a great choice for novice dog owners. They're typically easy to manage with both training and grooming.
It might be a surprise to current Boston Terrier owners, but they were actually bred originally to be fighting dogs.
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What do Boston Terriers look like?
They’re well known for their tuxedo-like markings, earning them the nickname “American Gentlemen”.
Although they’re most commonly found in black and white markings, there are actually 5 breed standard colours. Including seal and white and brindle and white. There are also non-breed standard colours too which Kennel Club specify as blue and white, and red and white.
However, unlike other dog breeds, you won’t see them in a solid colour. They’ll always have their traditional tuxedo markings regardless of colouring.
They’re the smallest breed of “Bull” (dogs with Bulldog blood). Today you’ll find that they range between 20 - 38 cm in height, weighing usually between 6kgs and 11.5kgs.
However, the Boston Terrier today is much smaller than its original ancestors. Until they were bred smaller, you’d usually see the dogs weighing over 20kgs.
Thanks to their size and adaptability, they’re actually well suited for flat living as long as they are given plenty of opportunity to exercise.
Grooming a Boston Terrier
Generally speaking, they’re generally easy to groom. Although they do shed, it’s minimal compared to other breeders. It can also be kept under control with regular brushing to remove the dead fur.
However extra care should be taken with their faces. Their large,