The Boston “Bull” Terrier Dog..My Favourite!

The Boston "Bull" Terrier is one of the few dog breeds that originated in the United States and is  a relative newcomer in the dog world.  Over the years the breed was known as the American Bull Terrier, the Boston Bull, the Boston Bulldog, the Boston Bull Terrier, and the Round Heads. By 1891 it was being called the Boston Terrier the name that was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893. This is a breed that has been in our family for many years and one of my favourite terriers!

Some characterisitcs of this breed are listed below.

 

1.Build:
The Boston terrier is a well-muscled and compact breed.

This is not really surprising since it is one of the Terrier breeds that was first bred by people who wanted to use them in dog fights. That fact alone would hint at the dog having an aggressive nature and in  fact the opposite is true.

2.Temperament:

The Boston Bull Terrier can actually be very mild tempered. In fact in America it is known as "The American gentleman" because of the gentle nature.The temperament of the Boston terrier can be described as enthusiastic as it often loves to play.
                       

3.Sense of Humour:

Most people comment that the Boston Terrier actually has a great sense of humour. Another characteristic that people find delightful with this breed is the fact that they are intelligent and as puppies they are very responsive to humans and also easily trained. This fact is also enhanced by the dog’s natural curiosity and love for learning.


5.Watchdogs:

They also make excellent watchdogs as they do not bark indiscriminately. This means that you won’t wake up in the middle of the night because your Boston Bull terrier saw a butterfly. There are some cases, though, when a Boston Bull terrier will not bark at all.

  
6.living conditions:

Boston Bull Terriers can do well enough without a yard as long as they get regular exercise. This means that they are suitable for apartment living. However, you should also know that they are very sensitive to the extremes of weather. This means that you should keep it in a place that’s neither too hot nor too cold.

7.Shedding Hair:  

Unlike other terrier breeds, the Boston Bull terrier is an average shedder. This means that you should be wary of keeping it indoors as it can shed fur over your floor. We all know how much of a fiasco that can be.

 

Boston Bull Terriers have a variety of common health problems.

 1. They easily get overheated when they are pushed too hard.

 2. They can also be sensitive to extreme weather and any weather that’s too hot or too cold can leave them with breathing difficulties.

 3. SKIN TUMORS and HEART TUMORS are very common with the Boston Bull Terrier,So you need to bring the dog to a vet regularly.

 4. Another disorder you should watch out for is a SKULL DEFECT. If a Boston Terrier is badly bred, it often develops a bone defect that prevents the brain from growing. This, naturally, will lead to a retarded dog.

Our family have owned and showed many Boston Bull terriers over the years and I can assure you they make wonderful pets and are one of my favourite Terrier breeds!

Thinking of getting a Boston Terrier Puppy?

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Get it right from day one and make sure your Boston Terrier growns into a well trained and healthy adult dog