Introducing the Boston Terrier Dog

Due to their main features, such as the small size, their friendly and fun loving character, the Boston terrier dogs feel very comfortable in a family small home, even apartment. These dogs quickly befriend with people and always want to be part of anything happens in the family, so they need a lot of attention from their owners. There is a lot of available and interesting information related to the history of the Boston terrier breed, the temperament of these dogs and their special requirements, but, for the beginning, let's have a general overview of the Boston terrier.

The Boston terrier breed has a lot of unique characteristics. The ancestors of the Boston terrier dogs are a crossbreed between the English White Terrier and the English Bulldog, that were imported in Boston in 1870, the year when the history of this breed begins. The original breeder wanted a smaller dog, so he crossed this dog with a French bulldog, thus bringing forth to what we know today as the Boston terrier. One of the unique characteristics of the Boston terrier breed is the purpose of the breeding, these dogs being the first in America to be bred for other purposes then sports or hunting. In their attempt to remove the general perception about the terriers, as being aggressive dogs, the breeders of the Boston terrier dogs focused more on their show potential.

The Unique Temperament and Personality of the Boston Terrier

Having a high-spirited personality, the dogs of the Boston terrier breed try to make all the people around part of their activities. The ancestors of this breed of dogs were originally been bred for fighting, but the Boston terriers were bred to be companion dogs. Their owners or the members of their families can always count on the sweet and friendly disposition of these dogs which love to be the center of attention. The Boston terrier dogs use to act in a very affectionate way and like to lick everybody on his face if they are let to do it. These dogs are social animal and get well in families with children or elderly people.

Tips On Caring Of Your Boston Terrier Dog

As is the case with most dog breeds, the Boston terrier dog needs to make plenty of exercise outdoors, in order to stay healthy and alert. Frequently running and playing in the sunshine will make a lot of good for their health status, though they are not hyperactive dogs. If the dog is kept outdoors, it needs a fenced backyard to not leave with some stranger it may like, as well as a doghouse as protection from bad weather. The Boston terriers need tenderness and loving care from their masters. And don't forget about the quality food and the fresh water.

If you are seriously considering buying your own Boston terrier than one of the first places you should look are Boston terrier rescue centers. These are places that care for and look after abandoned Boston terriers and are always looking for foster families to take a Boston terrier or two off their hands.

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The dogs of the Boston terrier breed are small and friendly animals. The initial breeder from Boston started in 1870 with a dog that was a crossbreed. The first place you should look for a Boston terrier is the local animal rescue center.

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