Boston Terrier Dogs and Puppies Canada
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Boston Terrier Breed History:
The history of the Boston Terrier is well documented. Sometime around 1865, coachmen who were employed by wealthy Bostonians, decided to crossbreed some of their employer’s purebred dogs. An English Terrier and a bulldog sired Hooper’s Judge, the first Boston Terrier. Weighing in at a meaty 30 pounds, Hooper’s Judge was later bred with a smaller female, and their male offspring with an even smaller female. At some point, a French Bulldog was introduced and the modern day Boston Terrier was thereby established.
Soon, the Boston Terrier was a popular breed throughout the city and legitimizing and naming this terrier was well underway. Originally, breeders chose American Roundhead Bull Terrier as the proposed name for the Boston Terrier, but that name was rejected. The shortened version Roundhead Terrier was also dismissed. In 1893 the breed was admitted into the American Kennel Club and its name changed to Boston Terrier to honour its ancestral home. Notably, the Boston Terrier was the first US breed to be recognized by the AKC.
Boston Terrier Appearance:
The Boston Terrier is a handsome, muscular breed. He is compact and well proportioned with a thick, powerful neck. The Boston Terrier’s head is square in shape and his muzzle is about 1/3 its length. His ears, when cropped will stand erect and his tail is short and tapered.
The Boston Terrier has a dapper and dignified appearance. The Boston Terrier sports a striking short coat with a distinguishing white stripe that sweeps up and over his head. Accepted colours are bindle, seal or black; all with white markings between the eyes and around the neck. His tuxedo-like coat and square, slightly drooping jaw make the Boston Terrier an elegant and immediately recognizable dog.
Boston Terrier Temperament:
The Boston Terrier is a sensitive dog, who seems greatly concerned with pleasing his owners. He is a quick study and will learn commands with relative ease. The Boston Terrier is calm and gentle indoors, but a raucous playmate outside whenever the opportunity arises. There can be moments of stubbornness, but the Boston Terrier will ultimately yield to his owner.
The Boston Terrier has naturally friendly disposition and seldom takes an unprovoked dislike to people. He is equally pleasant with children and other dogs. Some household pets should tread with caution around the Boston Terrier, especially if they are of the feline persuasion. But, if your Boston Terrier has been brought up with kitty, he will see her as a companion rather than a foe.
Boston Terrier Exercise Information:
The Boston Terrier has moderate exercise needs. He will relish a daily walk but you needn’t worry that your Boston Terrier will run you ragged. A 5 kilometre walk or a vigorous game of fetch will suffice. Inside, the Boston Terrier is more docile than rambunctious, and as he matures, so will his love of relaxation.
The Boston Terrier is a ball of muscle so he is faster on his feet than his refined stance might suggest. Be certain to keep you Boston Terrier on leash, even on short walks. He will enjoy leash-free dog parks as his temperament makes him an agreeable companion for man and beast alike.
Boston Terrier Grooming Needs:
Typically, grooming your Boston Terrier is an undemanding task. You will need to brush your terrier’s coat with a firm, non-wire brush. Wire brushes can scratch your Boston Terrier’s skin, so a natural brush is best. Baths should be taken when necessary and you should use a low fragrance shampoo. Be sure to rinse all shampoo residue from your pet to avoid skin irritation. Nails will need clipping and a professional groomer may make a prudent choice as their specialized equipment makes for a comfortable trim.
The key to keeping your Boston Terrier relaxed enough to allow the grooming is your tone and actions. You should reassure your terrier in a calm, low tone, and establish it as a relaxed and luxurious event. Your Boston Terrier may begin to enjoy and welcome these procedures.
Boston Terrier Training
House training your Boston Terrier works best when you commit to using the Bridge Word method and start the training when your puppy is about 6 weeks old. To use this method, select a simple world like ‘yes’ or ‘good’ and instruct all family members that this word, and this alone, indicates correct response. Reserve an especially delicious treat, like liver bits, to reward proper behaviour. Don’t let your Boston’s cute antics swindle you out of a liver snack, this is to be awarded only if your Boston Terrier uses appropriate bathroom facilities.
Next, take your Boston Terrier outside immediately following a nap or meal. As soon as he goes, say your bridge word and reward with the liver treat. Soon, this will establish a regular routine and you can begin to expand the training. Still, use your special treat only when a command is obeyed.
Boston Terrier Health Information:
Health concerns for your Boston Terrier include; Brachycephalic Syndrome, cataracts, deafness, hypothyroidism, luxating patellas and mange. Also of note are cherry eye, heart murmurs and allergies.
Is the Boston Terrier The Right Breed For You:
The Boston Terrier is the perfect first dog. He is gentle and agreeable and will happily complete any family. Because the Boston’s needs are few, busy families will be delighted by this terrier’s reasonable exercise requirements and simple grooming. Seniors and the disabled will be charmed by the Boston Terrier’s trainability and sensible position on barking. On the whole, the Boston Terrier is a splendid pet. Clever and resourceful, the Boston Terrier is as cute as they come.
When purchasing your Boston Terrier, resist the urge to purchase a dog inexpensively from a pet store or from an advertisement in a newspaper. You may unwittingly buy a mal-adjusted, sick, puppy mill dog. This is to be avoided at all costs.
Boston Terrier Puppies
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If you are ready to make a lifelong commitment to that perfect Boston Terrier puppy, your next step is to locate the most responsible and reputable Boston Terrier dog breeder you can find. We sincerely hope that our Boston Terrier dog breed profile will assist you in your search for your new puppy, and help you avoid acquiring a puppy from any source other than a responsible Boston Terrier breeder. |
A Responsible Boston Terrier Puppy Breeder:
- Is a die-hard dog lover who breeds out of a sincere desire to perpetuate and improve upon the Boston Terrier dog breed.
- Is very well educated about the breed(s) they offer and the breed's traits, both desirable and undesirable.
- Adheres to a highly selective breeding program which focuses on health, temperament and conformation.
- Breeds only healthy, conformationally correct dogs with sound temperaments that are registered with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) or, if from another country, with that country's authorative dog breed registry.
- Treats the dogs in their breeding home as members of the family, and does not constantly confine these dogs to crates, kennels or other pens.
- Has breeding dogs carefully screened for hereditary and other canine disorders prior to breeding.
- Whelps puppies indoors and ensures that puppies are well socialized, given proper nutrition and receive plenty of love and play.
- Offers and stands behind a reasonable health guarantee.
- Has a spay or neuter requirement on all puppies placed in pet homes.
- Is committed to each Boston Terrier puppy for life, and will re-home or take back a puppy if you cannot fulfill your commitment for any reason.
- Is happy to answer any questions you may have about the Boston Terrier dog breed or their dogs and puppies.
- Carefully screens potential puppy buyers to ensure that Boston Terrier puppies are placed only in loving, responsible forever homes.
Avoid Buying Your Boston Terrier Puppy From:
- A Pet Store.
- A Newspaper Ad.
- An online classifieds site.
- The side of the road.
- A parking lot.
- A friend or neighbour, unless they are an experienced and responsible Boston Terrier dog breeder.
- Any breeder with whom you do not feel 100% comfortable; you will be in contact with this person for the life of your dog or puppy.
Canada, like the US and the UK, has more than it's share of puppy mills. If you do not know what a puppy mill is, then please click here to read about this inhumane industry where dogs are treated as livestock, and puppies as merchandise. In addition to supporting an industry that thrives on the cruel mistreatment of dogs and puppies, by buying a puppy from a pet store, newspaper ad or online classifieds site is setting yourself and your family up for a heap of heartache.
Puppy mill puppies are generally more expensive than puppies from a reputable breeder, and can have numerous health, temperament and behavioural problems as a result of the conditions in which they were conceived, born and raised. Usually this results in taking on a family member with health problems that will cause ongoing additional veterinary costs, behavioural problems that may pose a hazard to your family, friends and neighbours, and, at worst, you may fall in love with a sickly puppy that will eventually need to be humanely euthanized.
The Boston Terrier dog breeders that are showcased on Dogs and Puppies Canada have undergone our own screening process, in an effort to ensure that we promote only highly reputable breeders, and keep puppy mills and backyard breeders from advertising with us. These breeders share our philosophy on what is a responsible breeder, and have agreed to abide by these guidelines for conduct.
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