Boston Terrier Dog Breed
Most dog breeds have very little
documentation to show proof of their origin and ancestry. Because of this lack of factual history, the
information on most of these breeds are assumed as best possible, however, the history
of the Boston Terrier is different. This
dog breed is well documented.
During the late 1800s, wealthy families
from Boston used to employ coachmen to interbreed some of their finest of dogs.
It was at that time that one of these crosses, between an English Terrier and a
bulldog, created a dog named “Hooper's Judge”. He was well over 30 pounds but
was bred with a smaller sized female. The offspring puppy, which was a boy, was
then bred with a female smaller than himself.
Finally, the puppies of these two dogs were then interbred with French
Bulldogs, which in turn created the foundation of today's Boston Terrier.
By the year 1890, this breed became
extremely popular in the Boston area and enthusiasts of the animal created an
organization called the American Bull Terrier club. Shortly after, the name was officially
changed to the Boston Terrier and was recognized by the AKC as official dog
breed in 1893.
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Upkeep And Maintenance
Boston Terriers are extremely devoted to
their owner and are very sensitive to the atmosphere and mood around them. This dog can sense whether its owner or other
people are feeling upset, happy, or angry. This unique characteristic makes the
Boston Terrier a wonderful companion who is clever and learns very quickly. Not
all of them bark often, but most do, making this animal a great watchdog.
Daily exercise is needed, which only
requires the typical walks on a leash or playtime in a field with its owner. He
loves to play chasing games, especially retrieving a ball. When it comes to
living arrangements, this tough looking dog may seem like it could live
outdoors, but quite the opposite is true. Boston Terriers are not meant to live
outside as it does not tolerate heat or cold temperatures very well, but most
importantly, this animal thrives from constant human companionship with its
family.
Health Information
If you keep your Boston Terrier in a
constant state of good health from sound nutrition and daily exercise, it has a
long lifespan of up to 14 years. Another
quality of this terrific house pet is that it has absolutely no major health
concerns throughout the breed. The minor
health issues that rarely come up are stenotic nares, patellar luxation, elongated soft palate, and allergies. It is recommended that all Boston Terriers be
specifically tested for hip dysplasia, knee problems, and potential eye issues.
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