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submitted: Aug 29th 2008 | by: WendyCaples | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 427 | |

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.

The American Gentleman, as the Boston Terrier is also known, has a dapper appearance. It is an overall sleek, sturdy dog with a short, fine coat that has markings similar to that of a man's tuxedo. Boston Terriers come in several dark colors with uniform white markings. Coats can be brindle and white, brown and white or black and white. The coat is white on the muzzle, between the eyes, on the chest, in a band (or collar) around the neck, and up the forelegs.

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.

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.

Boston Terrier Breeders attempt to breed healthy dogs but, like all pure dog breeds, Boston Terriers suffer common genetic problems such as cataracts, deafness, allergies, curvature of the spine and difficulties in birthing. Boston Terriers may also have significant respiratory and digestive problems throughout their lives. A good breeder will have dogs screened for genetic disorders.

Good Boston Terrier Breeders will provide information on training, care, discipline and history to help prepare dog owners to raise their Boston Terriers.

About the Author

About the author: Wendy Caples is an avid lover of the Boston Terrier and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Boston Terrier. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Boston Terrier Breeders plus a whole lot more.

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