The Cute, Friendly Boston Terrier
This cute little dog is intelligent, alert and social. It is a wonderful family dog and a friendly pet. Fortunately, he doesn’t need a lot of grooming. Here are some of the interesting stats for this little pooch:
Statistics
Adult Height: 15”-17”
Weight: 10 lbs – 25 lbs
Life Expectancy: 13-15 years
Coat: Short and smooth
Color: Black tones with white on chest, paws, and face
Boston Terriers are a non-sporting dog. They want to be your companion. They are comfortable around other animals and good with children. Of course, children need to be respectful of their pet and not hurt them.
American bred, the Boston Terrier was developed by crossing the Bulldog and the English Terrier. It was first recognized by the AKC in 1893. He is a very alert dog, a great watch dog, and easy to train. They are easy to maintain because they only need brushing once a week, and have clean habits. They easily adapt to any living environments because they are small. They don’t need a lot of space, but they do need to be exercised, and any dog does.
There are 6 health issues to be aware of:
- Cataracts (at any age)
- Cherry Eye
- Deafness
- Heart Murmur
- Allergies
- Back issues
If you do a little more research by asking other owners of Boston Terriers, you may decide this is the pet for you.
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