The breed Boston Terrier is a dog originated in the United States of America. “American Gentleman” was accepted in 1893 by American Kennel Club as a non-sporting breed. Marking and Color are important when distinguishing this breed to the AKC. They should be either brindle, seal with white markings, or black. Boston’s are compact and small with errect ears and a short tail. They are friendly and intelligent and can be stubborn. The average life span of a Boston is 13 years.

It was developed especially in Boston, Massachussets, city of which takes its name. It descends from the old British dogs battle, mainly Bulldogs and already extinguished White English Terrier. They grew up originally to fight and like hunters of rats. During the years from 1929 to 1935 it was the most popular race in the United States. In the present, besides being an excellent dog of company, it serves as mascot to a infinity of schools and sport equipment of his city of origin. They grew up originally to fight and like hunters of rats. The general appearance is the one of a enduring dog, very intelligent, of smooth hair, short head, compact constitution, short tail, balanced well, of stature median, atigrado color and with uniform white spots. Its head must be well proportionate to the stature of the dog.

The body must quite short and be well constructed; their members are strong and with good angulación; its tail must be short and no of its characteristics must be so prominent that it makes shine to proportionate the bad dog. It must give to the impression of decision, vigor and activity, showing a great class and carries rested and graceful. The movement is with safe steps; the previous members and the later ones are taken in line straight, showing in each step grace and power. It does not have to have movement of bearing, balance or to take the feet towards outside. The movement crossing the previous or later members is a serious defect.

The tail, of low insertion, cuts, thin and sharpened towards the end; right or in corkscrew, without rough flecos or hairs; not taken over the horizontal line. The ideal color is atigrado with white spots; the atigrado color must be distributed well and defined. The black with white spots is allowed, but the atigrado one with white spots is more desirable. Ideal spots: target in the snout, one borders pair on the head, white, white necklace in the chest, all or partly of the previous members and underneath corvejones in the later members.

Lack are considered the white color uniform, the absence of white spots; the predominance of the target in the body or the atigrado and white disproportion between in the head. The hair must be short, smooth, shining and of fine texture. Its character is glad and juguetón. In spite of his small proportions, he is a good guardian and considered very brave. It is a obedient, very clean and friendly dog.

Health

A newborn Boston TerrierSeveral health issues are of concern in the Boston Terrier: cataracts (both juvenile and adult type), cherry eye, luxating patellas, deafness, heart murmur, and allergies. Curvature of the back, called roaching, might be caused by patella problems with the rear legs, which in turn causes the dog to lean forward onto the forelegs. This might also just be a structural fault with little consequence to the dog. Many Bostons cannot tolerate excessive heat and also extremely cold weather, due to the shortened muzzle, so hot or cold weather combined with demanding exercise can bring harm to a Boston Terrier. A sensitive digestive system is also typical of the Boston Terrier. In the absence of proper diet, flatulence is associated with the breed.

Bostons, along with Pug, Shih Tzu and other short-snouted breeds are Brachycephalic breeds. The word comes from Greek roots “Brachy,” meaning short and “cephalic,” meaning head. This anatomy can cause tiny nostrils, long palates and a narrow trachea. Because of this, Bostons may be prone to snoring and reverse sneeze, a rapid and repeated forced inhalation through the nose, accompanied by snorting or gagging sounds used to clear the palate of mucus, but does not harm the dog in any way. Bostons are also prone to sensitive stomachs and intestinal gas.

They can live up to 15 years or more, with an average of around 13 years.