Who is a Boston Terrier?

Now there are many different kinds of dogs. Today we will tell about such breed as Boston Terrier, photo of the representatives will help you to get acquainted with it in more detail.

History

The breed was bred by crossing an Old English terrier and a bulldog. The main breeding center for these dogs is in Boston. Boston Terrier breed has no similarity with Old English.

External Data

At the withers the representative reaches 40 cm (average), and the weight of this dog ranges from 4.5 to 11.5 kg. Life expectancy is fifteen years.

Color can be tiger, brindle or black with white spots. The forehead is steep, the head is square, the muzzle is short. Jaws square, the nose of the nose black, flattened, wide.

The tail is low set, thin, short.

Nature of the breed

Boston Terrier is cheerful and playful in character. Such a dog loves walking and playing ball. Boston Terrier - is primarily a companion. But from the childhood of the puppy it is necessary to bring up, otherwise in a sexually mature age there can be problems because of obstinate character.

Despite the small size, such a dog can perform watchdog functions. It can be too trusting to strangers.

The dog gets along well with people, animals, it's easy to train.

Aggressive can behave towards other dogs, especially when protecting the family. Boston Terrier has good manners. If you raise your voice to him, the dog will be very upset.

Health

• Such dogs are unpretentious and hardy. Weak places are big eyes. Dogs very often injure them.
• Are prone to allergy and sinus inflammation.
• About ten months in the breed, there are cases of juvenile cataracts.
• Many representatives suffer from diarrhea, meteorism and dyskinesia of the intestine. If a pet has symptoms of such ailments, it is worth reviewing the diet and making a diet. Adult dogs should be fed twice a day.
• The females of this breed very often have to do a caesarean section, as puppies have large enough heads. As a rule, there are three or four puppies in the litter.
• Many males of this breed themselves refuse to fertilize the bitches, so artificial insemination is very often done.

Diseases

Now we list the diseases to which representatives of this breed are inclined:

• Demodicosis;
• Cancer of mast cells;
• Congenital deafness;
• Atopy;
• Brachycephalic syndrome;
• A tumor of the brain.
• Cataract and others.

Features of care

It is easy to take care of such dogs. Prolonged exhausting walks are not needed. It will be enough for half an hour walks two or three times a day.

Since such a dog has a short coat, during moult you will not notice the wool almost at all. To wash this terrier is necessary as necessary, using special shampoos. In order to determine if it's time to bathe boston or not, pay attention to the white (light) areas of the wool. If they are contaminated, then, of course, it is worth holding this hygienic procedure.

Daily it is necessary to wipe an animal's face with cotton-wool discs or wet napkins.

Wool must be combed periodically. For this purpose, you can use a brush with a stiff bristle.

Feeding representatives of this breed

Stomach in a small dog, so you need to divide into two parts the daily dose of feed. In the morning, give less, and in the evening - more. These dogs have a shortened snout, so it's worth considering. You can feed as a natural, as well as ready, dry food.

Boston Terrier: price

Puppy of this breed, which was rejected from the litter with minor deviations, can be bought on average for $ 150. Exhibition and tribal representatives can cost about 1,5 thousand.

On average, for a puppy from good parents, you need to pay about $ 900.

Advantages of the breed

• These dogs get along well with people.
• Can be kept in the apartment.
• Well trained.
• Need to communicate with people.
• They have well-developed watchdog qualities.
• Excellent get along with kids of all ages, as well as with other animals, if they see them not for the first time.

Disadvantages of the breed

• Temperature changes representatives of the breed are poorly tolerated. In the cold season, they need to wear wool sweaters, and in frosts it is necessary to wear special shoes.
• These terriers snore at night, not everyone will like it.
• Sometimes they behave aggressively towards other dogs.
• They can show stubborn and independent character with incorrect education.

A small conclusion

Boston Terrier, whose photo you see in this article, can become a good friend and companion for almost any person. Problems in content and education, as a rule, do not happen. This is evidenced by numerous reviews. Boston terrier for many people has become not just a pet, but also a faithful companion who in all possible ways is ready to protect the owner if it is required.