Originating in the United States, the Boston Terrier or “American Gentleman” as it’s sometimes known, was accepted in 1893 as a non-sporting breed by the American Kennel Club.

The Boston Terriers are typically small and compact. They are well proportioned dogs with a short muzzle usually free of wrinkles, erect ears and short tails. The average weight is between 10 and 25 pounds.

Boston Terriers are characteristically black, brindle or seal with white markings. Brindle is the preferred color according to most breed standards if all other qualities are identical. And seal is a color specifically used to describe Boston Terriers, which is defined as a black color with red highlights when viewed in the sun or bright light.

Boston Terriers are very lively, energetic, and a highly intelligent breed. They have strong friendly personalities. Some are eager to please their master while others are more stubborn. However, both temperaments can be easily trained given a patient and assertive owner.  If properly socialized, Boston Terriers are normally good with other dogs, children, the elderly and even non-canine pets. Having been bred as a companion dog, they enjoy being around people.  Some Bostons  enjoy having another one for companionship. Both males and females bark to seek attention. Generally, an average life span of a Boston Terrier is 13 years.

The Boston Terrier is a familiar face every week at Adele’s Doggie Daycare.

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