Unabashedly Boston’s! 8 Facts about Boston Terriers
Boston Terriers are one of the most popular dogs in the United States today. With their ever-perky ears, large wide-set eyes and silly expressions, it’s no wonder that this breed is a favorite. Behind this little dog is a whole lot of personality as well as a quite a few interesting facts:
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1.Tuxedo’s Come in Many Colors: While most of us are used to seeing the Boston Terrier in the usual black with white marking coloration, other acceptable colors include brindle, seal (a black color with red highlights) or any combination of the three. The dark color must be proportional to the white markings on the dog. The black and white markings are the most common coat pattern seen on the Boston.
2.Not Really A Terrier!: The Boston Terrier was created by breeding’s from two now extent dogs- the Old English Bulldog and the English White Terrier. They are listed in the Non-Sporting group by the American Kennel Club. Boston’s were the first dog breed that originated in the United States to be recognized by the AKC.
3.They Have Dark Roots: Boston’s are great companion dogs who are gentle, social and enjoy the company of people. The original Boston Terriers were bred to be fighting dogs and were much larger than the Boston’s we see today. They ranged from 7-45 lbs and at one point they were actually put into weight classes like boxers: Lightweight, Middleweight and Heavyweight! Of course these dogs of the early 1800’s are long bred out of the little spunky dogs that we see today. If they are properly socialized as puppies they typically get along well with other dogs and animals.
4.Manners Please!: While we know they can’t help it, Boston Terriers have some habits that leave a little to be desired! (Of course their owners have no problems overlooking these traits!). Due to their brachycephalic nature (short snouts), they often snore - loudly! They also grunt and make other interesting and expressive sounds! Boston Terriers are also known to be a breed that passes gas on a regular basis. Their personalities outweigh these habits, after all they are still nicknamed “The American Gentleman”.
5.Motherhood Mishaps: Due to selective breeding for the large, round shape of the Boston Terriers head, almost *all* Boston Terrier puppies must be delivered via caesarian section. Ethical Boston Terrier breeders are aware of this fact and have a working relationship with their vet. Everyone is ready for the big moment when the puppies need to be delivered!
6.Weather Watch: Because of their short noses, Boston Terriers have a hard time in hot weather. They need to be carefully monitored to make sure they don’t overheat. During the winter they need to be kept warm with a coat or a sweater due to their extremely short coats.
7.Boston Museum?: The Boston Terrier Museum is located in Floydada, Texas and contains several hundred pieces of Boston Terrier paraphernalia. Owner, Bob Hambright, decided to open the museum after his collection got too big to fit into his home.
8.They’re Famous!: Or at least they are owned by famous individuals! At one time or another all of the following people have owned Boston Terriers: Helen Keller, President Warren G Harding and Rose McGowan. Boston Terriers are also the official state dog of Massachusetts.
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