Boston Terrier Information For Breeders

The Boston Terrier is not a Terrier at all, but rather more like a Bulldog. Terriers were traditionally bred to be hunting partners, whereas Bulldogs were bred for fighting and companionship. This purebred dog is descended from Old English Bulldogs and English White Terriers. An American breeder, Robert C. Hopper, crossed the first Boston Terriers with English and French Bulldogs to make them into a smaller-sized, companion breed. Though the breed is seen as traditionally Bostonian and is the state dog of Massachusetts, Boston Terriers have personalities that reflect those of refined American gentlemen. Membership for the Boston Terrier, as the first American breed, into the American Kennel Club was granted in 1983.

Although the Boston Terrier is a lot like a Bulldog the aggressive and fighting traits have breed bred out of the breed. Without this aggression, the Boston Terrier is an extremely affectionate, energetic and intelligent companion dog.

The Boston Terrier is often referred to as the American Gentleman. This moniker reflects its American ancestry and refers to the breed's dapper coat markings, which give it the appearance of wearing a tuxedo and tails. Boston Terriers are robust, sleek, study dogs with compact frames. They have short, shiny coats that come in several colors with uniform markings. Coat colors can be brindle and white, seal and white, brown and white, or black and white. The white portion of the coat appears on the muzzle, between the eyes, on the chest, in a band (or collar) around the neck, and up the forelegs. This breed truly does have the appearance and smart carriage of a gentleman and this has made it a favorite in American Kennel Club and other competitions.

A Boston Terrier breeder will breed dogs with the most desirable traits. Breeders look for dogs that are between ten and twenty-five pounds, fifteen to seventeen inches tall, with the most clear and uniform coat colors. Personality is also important and Boston Terriers are bred for alertness, intelligence, affection and the breed's inherent humor and dapperness.

The first question a potential buyer needs to ask a Boston Terrier breeder is what Boston Terrier information the breeder can provide. Breeders should be experts on their breed. The second question asked should be whether breeders sell to pet stores. The answer to this question should always be no. No respectable Boston Terrier breeder sells or brokers dogs. This is an inhumane form of treatment. Good breeders will be affiliated with breed-specific rescue centers and may encourage dog buyers to visit rescue centers as well as breeder kennels to consider rescued dogs as an alternative to puppies. Buyers need to ask themselves whether they can provide for all the needs of a Boston Terrier. It is important that both buyer and breeder match the potential dog owner with the appropriate puppy so that the Boston Terrier can be placed in a loving, permanent home. Good Boston Terrier Breeders will provide information on training, care, discipline and history to help prepare dog owners to raise their Boston Terriers.

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