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Boston Terriers

"Lost Souls: Found! Inspirational Stories of Adopted Boston Terriers"

Excerpt:“When I’d come home from work, my Boston Terrier Dylan was so overwhelmed with joy that he would jump up and bite me. To protect myself without killing his enthusiasm, I got inventive and shoved a toy in his mouth from a bucket I kept outside my door. After a month, Dylan began greeting me at the door, bringing me his own toy. On one occasion, I entered the house expecting to find my overly excited Boston with a toy in his mouth but instead he sat there ready to hand me the cordless phone! It turns out it was the only toy he could find. Some people may have been upset about the slobber on the buttons but I considered it “making progress!” -Jami David

Review: "Grab a box of tissues! I promise you will laugh AND cry. Many, many wonderful stories of rescued Boston Terriers. And many good tips as well. This is just a fabulous, heart-warming, heart-LIFTing little book that packs a punch and yanks on your heartstrings. If you love dogs and even if you don't, you will love this book. The stories are short and easy to read...very well put together. And though you may sit down to read one or two, you won't want to put it down!" - Shelley J.

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About Boston Terriers:

• Breed originated around 1870 in Boston
• Resulting from an English Bulldog crossed with a White English Terrier
• Muscular and compact
• Usually 15-17 inches tall and 10-25 lbs.

Why People Love Boston Terriers:

• Short coat makes for easy grooming
• Generally gentle, alert and intelligent
• Great apartment dogs but need lots of outdoor exercise
• Easy to train
• Usually don't bark very much
• Great with any family member
• Friendly to strangers
• Usually get along with cats

Why Boston Terriers Can Be Challenging:

• Short muzzle is a cause for snoring and makes respiration difficult in hot or cold weather
• Great apartment dogs but need lots of outdoor exercise
• Can be a bit high strung
• Gassy at times (phew!)
• Skin tumors are common
• Eye injuries are common

Other Facts and Tips About Boston Terriers:

• Humans must play the role of leader with Bostons or they will think they run the show
• The AKC only recognizes white with black, or "seal" (red hue in sunlight) as legitimate colors for Bostons, and brindle as a pattern
• Bostons that have a white body are called "splash." These dogs are known to often have genetic issues such as deafness.
• Long life expectancy (15 or more years)
• Bostons can be great buddies with other dogs. Some, however, develop a strong attachment to their toys and have a tendency to get "huffy" when other dogs get near them.
• Because Bostons have a narrow pelvis and big head, most puppies are delivered by C-section.
• The litter size is usually 3-4 puppies.
• AKC group: Non-Sporting

Find Boston Terrier rescue groups where you can adopt a Boston Terrier here!

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