The Boston Terrier - Super Cute And Easy To Keep As Pets

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.

Features and appearance - Boston Terriers also known as Boston Bull Terriers are small breed dogs. They are rather stocky with broad chests and arched necks. The terriers have short, rather small, fat faces with boxy noses and very pointy ears. They have dark, bright eyes, prominently positioned. Pelt colors range from mixtures of black and white, brown and white or brindle and white. They are very easy to groom with no shaving and minimum brushing required. These little dogs are clean-cut with no mess or fuss.

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.

Perfect Personality- These dogs have perfect personalities being both strong and loving. However it is important to keep in mind that animals have different personalities just as humans do, ranging form charming to plain rude. Boston's tend to be a little neurotic and this can lead to over activeness and non-stop yapping. A great advantage to the breed is the ease of training due to the dogs' super intelligence, voice tone sensitivity and eagerness to learn new things. Boston terriers are wonderful house dogs once trained. The method of training employed is the most important facet to determine ultimate success and duration of training process. Strict or harsh training methods should be avoided entirely as it will just pressurize and increase nerves of the already hyperactive dog.

Health problems- Due to inbreeding and poor breeding practice Boston's generally have more health problems than other dogs especially in the form of mental retardation. Some chronic problems include snoring, grunting, drooling and breathing difficulties. Eye problems are common due to the prominent positioning of the eyes. Natural births are very rare due to the narrow shape of the pelvis and large head-size of the puppies.

Fitness and dietary requirements- Exercise and a balanced diet is key to keeping the dog healthy and behavioral problems to a minimum. Long walks, playing and chasing should be part of your Boston's daily fitness routines to ensure tip-top shape. Steer clear from fatty and high fiber diets as this can lead to being overweight and extreme bloated feelings.

Living conditions- Boston's are not fussy about living conditions especially not the size of their home or playground. In small areas all that's required is a street or park for regular walks of at least twice a day.

Age Expectancy- The dog's age expectancy is dependent upon his or her diet and level of activity. Your little yank companion can reach age 15 years and older.

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