Why Is A Boston Terrier An Ideal Pet

Boston Terrier background – Boston Terriers originate from the United States of America. It is noted that the first Boston terrier was called Hooper’s Judge. He was a cross between English Bulldog and White English Terrier bred somewhere in the 1860’s. Boston’s where originally bred for fighting purposes.

Appearance- Boson Terriers also known as Boston Bull Terriers or Boston Bull’s are small breed Canines, with well toned muscular bodies. They have short faces with flat noses and large, far-apart, dark eyes. Their ears are exceptionally erect while still being petite. The dogs’ neck is slightly arched and chest proud and broad. Terrier colors range from various mixtures of black and white, brown and white or brindle and white. If a short hair, clean-cut dog, requiring minimal maintenance and grooming is your preference, the Boston Terrier is definitely recommended.

Doggy dimensions – Standing tall at rather impressive 38 to 43 cm for a small dog and weighing in at between 5-11 Kilograms, these dogs are well built when comparing their height to weight. However there are International show weight standards for Boston’s of no less than 5 Kilograms or more than 12.5 Kilograms to fall within a perfect range. It is very important that the dogs’ frame be considered when the weight is calculated.

Character traits – Of all the terrier breeds Boston Terriers are the friendliest and most loving. However just as human personalities and temperaments differ so do animals’. Get use to neurotic behavior such as constant yapping and hyperactivity is you plan to make a Boston part of your family. On the up-side these dogs are easy to train due to the voice tone sensitivity, enthusiasm and high intelligence. The trainer or owner will just need a bit of patience, endurance and estimated 6 months for training. Strict or harsh training methods will fail terribly as the dog will feel pressured and intimidated. Once trained Boston’s are great house dogs.

Common health problems- Common health problems associated with these dogs are breathing difficulties and related problems such as snoring. Eye injuries and illnesses are also very common due to the almost pop-out feature of the eye. Inbreed and poor breeding practices can lead to disability and retardation. Cesarean procedures are popular due to normal labor being extremely painful and dangerous to the mother due to the very narrow pelvis and large heads of the pups.

Exercise and diet- Keep hyperactivity and bad health at bay by structuring a balanced diet exercise routine. Just make sure that long strolls, running and playing is part of the routine. Avoid high fat and fiber content diets as they can cause obesity and extreme bloating in the animal.

Living conditions- Boston’s adapt to any size home and play area from apartments to farms. As long as there is a park or playground close by for regular exercise the dog will be satisfied.

Life Expectation- These terriers have a life expectancy of 15 years and more. The fitter and healthy your doggy, the older he or she will get.

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