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Boston Terrier – Utility<\/h3>
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Name<\/th>\nBoston Terrier - Utility<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Size<\/th>\nSmall<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Grooming<\/th>\nEasy to Moderate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Training<\/th>\nModerate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Exercise<\/th>\nDaily \/ 45 to 60 minutes a day<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Origins<\/th>\nUnited States<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Boston Terrier<\/h1>\n
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Boston Terriers love to play.
Image: Dusan Petkovic\/Shutterstock.com<\/p><\/div>\n

The petite super friendly American Terrier<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Quick Overview<\/h3>\n

Name:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Boston Terrier, Boston Bull Terrier, or the American Gentleman.<\/p>\n

Size:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Up to 38 cm tall<\/p>\n

Weight:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Up to 11 kg<\/p>\n

Grooming:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Very little<\/p>\n

Training:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Loves to learn tricks<\/p>\n

Exercise:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 walks per day<\/p>\n

Temperament:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Super friendly<\/p>\n

Origins:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 America<\/p>\n

Lifespan:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 up to 15 years<\/p>\n

Breed Type:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Utility Dog<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A Little Bit of Boston Terrier History<\/h2>\n

This dog actually took its parentage from England, but that was common when Europeans started emigrating there. They had to take dogs with them and adaptively breed them until they were perfect for their new environment.<\/p>\n

The Boston Terrier is a result of crossing a bulldog and a white English Terrier. They were trying to create a rather unethical breed which would be lightning-fast and ferocious, capable of fighting in dog pits. This horrendous practice has now been made illegal, but back then, it was a common form of entertainment.<\/p>\n

A man named William O\u2019Brien was in Liverpool and bought a cross of these two dogs named \u2018Judge\u2019. He then brought him across the sea when he emigrated. He sold the dog to one Robert Hooper, who went on to breed the dog with a small white female of similar genetics. A few years later, it was discovered that they were far too friendly and clever in nature to be kept as fighting dogs. They gradually become favoured American companion dogs instead\u2026 and thank goodness.<\/p>\n

These sweet-natured good dogs were reared in Boston through decades of selective breeding to become what they are now. In Massachusetts, you will even find that the Boston Terrier is the state dog, which is sort of like a lucky mascot but involves less work. An American club was formed, followed by the enrolment of the breed standard in 1893 in the AKC breed registry<\/a>. Later they would also end up in the UK kennel club<\/a> registry, and in the United KC,<\/a> too. That\u2019s an awful lot of validation for a dog that doesn\u2019t grow more than 38 cm tall.<\/p>\n

Fun Facts About Your Boston Terrier Puppy!<\/h2>\n

We like to get the fun things out of every breed to cheer new puppy owners along the way. We did the exact same thing for your Boston Terrier pup. Here are the Five Minutes Spare<\/a> favourite interesting aspects regarding your potential puppy best friend:<\/p>\n