| There is a reason the Boston Terrier is a popular dog | | | | you give your dog a long daily walk and regular play |
| in the United States. He is a sweet, cute canine that | | | | sessions. |
| enjoys the attention he derives from his human | | | | This breed will generally do well living in a house with |
| friends. | | | | a yard or in an apartment as long as his daily activity |
| General Appearance and Description | | | | needs are met. |
| The Boston Terrier is an intelligent and mannered dog. | | | | Training |
| They are gentle dogs that enjoy feeling like they are | | | | The intelligent Boston Terrier takes well to being |
| part of the family. | | | | trained. He understands your commands easily and |
| Boston Terriers are small-size dogs that have small, | | | | loves to please you. These dogs are very sensitive |
| erect ears, short and wide muzzles and dark, large | | | | and response to the human voice. |
| eyes. They are clean-looking dogs with straight, | | | | Be sure that you train the Boston Bull Terrier with |
| muscular limbs. | | | | firm and consistent effort. If you don't establish |
| The coat of a Boston Bull Terrier is usually either | | | | yourself as the "top dog," so to speak, he will. |
| brindle and white, or black and white. Some Boston | | | | Because these dogs can be dominant if training is not |
| Terrier puppies are brown and white. | | | | done properly, they will often cause problems during |
| Basic Temperament | | | | the training process or might become aggressive |
| Your Boston Terrier will be sensitive to the tone of | | | | when training is attempted. If training is begun early, |
| your voice, and will feed off the energy in the home. | | | | however, and sticks to the concept of firm and |
| They can be rambunctious and loud, or calm and | | | | consistent, these dogs should pose no problems. |
| quiet. Much depends on the mood of the house, the | | | | Some Boston Terriers can be hard to housebreak. |
| quality of any training the Boston Terrier has had, | | | | Height and Weight |
| and whether or not a pack leader exists in the house. | | | | The full-grown Boston Bull Terrier will be about 15 to |
| The Boston Bull Terrier is a good watch dog as most | | | | 17 inches tall and will weigh from 10 to 25 pounds. |
| will believe their home to be their castle and will seek | | | | Health and Longevity |
| to protect it. | | | | While these dogs have their share of health |
| Care Required | | | | challenges, they can live a full and long life. |
| Boston Terrier puppies and dogs are quite easy to | | | | Some of the health issues include wheezing and |
| groom. Their short, smooth coat requires little | | | | snoring, thanks to their short face. They also could |
| attention. You should bathe your Bull Terrier only | | | | have problems in hot weather, and some dogs will |
| when necessary and comb or brush only as needed. | | | | overheat with exertion in the heat. Some dogs have |
| The only daily grooming needed is a wipe down with | | | | a problem with drooling. |
| a damp cloth, especially in the eye area. | | | | Tumors, particularly of the skin and heart, are |
| Not an ideal breed for those with allergies, the | | | | common in Boston Terriers. Their eyes, which are |
| Boston Terrier sheds an average amount of hair for | | | | generally prominent, are prone to injury. |
| its breed. | | | | If a Boston Terrier is bred badly, some will have a |
| Exercise Requirements | | | | bone defect in the skull that can stunt brain growth. |
| If your Boston Terriers isn't given adequate physical | | | | Though not incredibly common, this can result in a |
| and mental stimulation, he could become high strung | | | | retarded dog. |
| and troublesome. | | | | Most Boston Terrier dogs will live to be older than 15 |
| Instead, Boston Terrier breeders will recommend that | | | | years. |