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About
Boston Terriers
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The Boston Terrier was originally
a cross between Bull Terriers and Bulldogs. The first crosses occurred in England,
and some members of this hybrid stock were sent to America. In 1889 a group of fanciers
in the Boston area organized the American Bull Terrier Club. Due to objections by
the Bull Terrier breeders and the Bulldog breeders since the new dogs weren't really
Bulldogs or Terriers, the name of the club was changed to the Boston Terrier club
of America in 1891 and the standard was written for the breed.
Boston Terriers are bred in a variety of sizes. The largest of them should not weigh
more than 24lbs (11kg). Their short-haired coat can be a black/brindle or black with
white markings. The preference is for the brindle (black with a little showing of
brown through the black in places.)
Bostons are "bouncing dogs". Bostons don't just run, they bounce and bound
when they run. The breed is full of energy and spirit, yet very loving and devoted
pets. They love attention, but do tend to be somewhat territorial and protective
of "their" family. Boston Terriers also do not require much grooming. Run
a smooth glove or brush across the coat and just keep the ears clean and the claw
trimmed.
Click
here for Boston Terrier
puppies currently available for adoption. A Boston Terrier puppy is full of energy!
They are sometimes called "boston bull terriers".
We welcome pictures of our babies to post on the alumni page. Short stories, birthday
pics, unusual antics, whatever. To see some of our Alumni, click here! |
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 Bubba |
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Bostons get along great with kids and other dogs. Bubby, Benny and Otto are shown
here. Bubba is top, Benny is smiling for you in the middle and Otto is our newest
adoptee in Eastern Oregon! He obviously has adoring fans!
Note all three shown are BOYS. Don't get the idea that only a GIRL is good for your
family. That only a GIRL won't pee all over....boys, when neutered early make wonderful
buddies. It is only when you don't neuter them or let them reach maturity before
neutering, that you have problems. It is natural for a mature male to want to mark
his territory. Otherwise, a "fixed" male is a mellow, fellow without that
urge! |
Frisbee and her new master in Canada. Retired mom's can take care of kids too! |
 Hi, I'm Cooper! What's your name? |
 What a life! A guy, a couch, a nap and the remote control! Heaven! |
Frisbee babysitting. Frisbee had two litters of puppies, 9 - 10 in each litter! That
is enough! Retirement, as you can see, is wonderful! |
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