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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Boston Terriers!


Boston Terriers are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "Boston Terriers, also called the Boston bull, are compact and well-muscled dogs."
#2. "The body is short with a square appearance."
#3."The square looking head is flat on the top and in proportion to the rest of the body."
#4. "The nose is black."
#5. "The large, round dark eyes are wide-set."
#6. "The erect ears are small and either cropped or left natural."
#7. "The neck is slightly arched."
#8. "The low-set, tapering tail is short and either straight or screw shaped and is never docked."
#9. "The short, fine textured coat comes in seal, brindle and white, black and white and some are born brown & white.
#10. "The Boston Terrier is gentle, alert, very intelligent, well-mannered and enthusiastic."
#11. "Without the proper amount of mental and physical exercise they can become rambunctious and a bit high strung."
#12. "They are very sensitive to the tone of one's voice."
#13. "Boston's like to learn and therefore are not difficult to train. Their intelligence ensures they pick things up quickly."
#14. "Some owners have reported that their dogs are good watchdogs barking only when necessary, while other owners have reported their female Boston Terriers do not bark at the door at all."
#15. "Most reliable with children, especially good with elderly people and very friendly with strangers."
#16. "The Boston Terrier is playful, very affectionate and likes to be part of the family. Very popular in the United States, due above all to its excellent character."
#17. "They generally get along well with non-canine pets. Without proper leadership from humans communicating to the dog what is acceptable behavior and what is not, they can become dominant and may fight with other dogs."
#18. "These little dogs may be difficult to housebreak."
#19. "Height: 15-17 inches (38.1-43cm.)"
#20. "Weight: 10-25 pounds (4.5-11.3kg.)"
#21. "Boston Terriers are good for apartment as well as country living. They are relatively inactive indoors and do okay without a yard. This breed is sensitive to weather extremes."
#22. "Life Expectancy: About 15 or more years."
#23. "Litter Size: Average 3 - 4 puppies - Because of this breeds large head, Caesarean births are very common."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bostonterrier.htm
Pic from: http://static.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/dog-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/boston-terrier-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/pictures/boston-terrier-0229.jpg

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