Boston Terrier Breed description: Character & Co
| Alternate Name | - |
| Origin | USA |
| Life expectancy | 10 - 15 years |
| Care requirements | low-maintenance |
| Activity level | average |
| FCI group | Small Molossian type Dogs |
| AKC group | non-sporting group |
| KC group | utility group |
Character
Usage
Breeding
Typical diseases of the Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is one of these breeds of dog breeds where breeding has led to rather negative results. The trend goes towards breeding their noses shorter and shorter as well as achieving an increasingly round head. This leads to the dog having problems regulating its body temperature and not being able to breathe freely. The diet is also kept relatively simple. From time to time the dog tends to have allergies that require dietary restrictions. However, this occurs rather rarely.
Furthermore, the Boston Terrier has a number of hereditary and breeding related diseases such as
- eye and
- spinal diseases and
- patella problems.
- Also the breeding of special colours has an effect on the health of the dog, because this is caused by crossing in defect genes.
Buying a Boston Terrier
When buying a Boston Terrier puppy, you should be careful not to buy from a breeder whose dogs may have won championships but have been bred excessively to a achieve a small nose or an overly rounded face, as this can cause severe health problems, especially in later life, as just described. A good Boston Terrier breeder keeps the dog as close as possible to the original breed. Find out more about this breed in the Boston Terrier Forum and about the advantages and disadvantages of its character. There you can exchange information easily.
Appearance of the Terrier
Although Boston Terriers tend to be considered a smaller dog, they are very muscular and robust. They have a shiny and smooth coat with clear white markings. The pattern resembles that of a tuxedo, which is why they were given the name American Gentleman. The ears, which are characteristic for a Boston Terrier, are quite large and naturally stand upright.
Boston Terriers have a flat-nosed, broad face without wrinkles. They belong to a class of dogs called Brachycephalic (Brachy means short, Cephalic means head). As in other brachycephalic dogs, the lower jaw is characteristically large in relation to the rest of the body, but the upper jaw is relatively short, giving them a sort of "depressed" look in their face.
Due to their straight, upright posture, the Boston Terrier has a natural presence that goes beyond their size. They are characterised by a broad chest and a boxy, robust appearance. Their tail is naturally relatively short.
The required coat care of the Boston Terrier is very low maintenance. It is sufficient to brush their coat once a week and check the dog's eyes and ears. There must be a possibility for the dog to cool itself down in the apartment, because the Boston Terrier is relatively sensitive to heat.
What is the average size of a Boston Terrier?
The Boston Terrier has a small and compact body and usually grows to a height of 36 to 42 cm.
How much does a Boston Terrier weigh?
Boston Terriers are divided into three weight classes:
- light: under 6.8 kilograms
- medium: 6.8 - 9 kilograms
- heavy: 9 - 11.3 kilograms
What is the life expectancy of a Boston Terrier?
The Boston Terrier has an average life expectancy of 9 to 15 years depending on the breed.
| Fur length | short |
| Fur | flat coated |
| Ear shape | Standing Ears |
| Tail | stubby |
| Anatomy | muscular |
| Size | 38 - 44 cm |
| Weight | 7 - 10 kg |
| Size | 38 - 43 cm |
| Weight | 8 - 11 kg |
| Suitable For | Children |
Colors
Other medium dogs
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