The Boston Terrier is an elegant, cheerful and sociable dog. It can be the ideal animal for experienced owners and beginners. We are talking about a small dog, easy to maintain and really very affectionate. It is perfect for all kinds of families and should not devote too much time to their education. The main quality of this dog is its great sociability, its good behavior and the attachment it has for the members of its family.
In this Case Animal Expert, we will explain everything about the Boston Terrier, such as its physical characteristics, its character or the care it will need. Read on and find out if this breed is right for you.
- Remember that the Boston Terrier is a small dog.
- Really fragile.
- So if you have small children at home.
- You must educate them to treat you properly and carefully.
Unlike other breeds of dogs, the Boston Terrier has a well-documented history. The breed was developed by a coachman who worked for wealthy people in Boston in 1865. This coachman devoted himself to the interbreeding among the breeds of dogs of his workers, and began by crossing an English Terrier with a Bulldog. It is from this cross that this breed has the word “terrier” in its name, but today there are no more of these difficult hunting dogs in the Boston Terrier.
The ancestry of this crossing was reproduced only with small dogs and, mainly, with French bulldogs. This explains the great similarity between the Boston Terrier and the French Bulldog. Over time, the Boston Terrier has gained popularity and is now one of the most popular dogs in the United States and much of Europe. In Latin America there is still a little-known dog, but it is not at all strange.
The body of the Boston Terrier is short, compact and square in structure, which means that its length is equal to the height of the cross. The legs of this dog are solid for its size and elegant. The head of the Boston Terrier is short and square. It is well proportioned to the rest of the body and its expression denotes a high degree of intelligence. The nose, black and wide, has a well-defined groove between the nostrils.
Estes cachorros apresentam um prognatismo (maxilar inferior mais longo que o superior) caraterístico que dá forma quadrada ao focinho. Os olhos são grandes, redondos e escuros. As orelhas são pequenas e erguidas. Infelizmente, o standard FCI aceita as orelhas amputadas, desde que sejam erguidas. Essa prática, embora possa dar a aparência desejada à raça, não é mais que um maltrato e falta de respeito para com os animais, e está proibida em muitos animais. A cauda do Boston Terrier é curta, fina e de inserção baixa.
The typical fur of this breed is short, smooth, shiny and fine textured. It can be brown and white, bringé and white, seal and black and white and white.
The FCI standard of the breed does not indicate any particular height, but the height at the cross is usually about 40 centimeters. In turn, the ideal weight, indicated in the standard, is divided into three categories:
These dogs are friendly, sociable and friendly. Besides, they’re very loyal and intelligent. His good character has made him the favorite mascot of many families around the world.
They are usually dogs very friendly with people, although a little reserved at first with strangers. In addition, it is known that they are very good friends of children, but you have to be careful that the little ones do not hurt the dogs anymore. They usually get along well with other dogs and can learn to live with other animals. In any case, it is important to socialize these dogs when they are still puppies.
Os Boston Terrier têm um alto grau de inteligência, mas são incompreendidos por muitos treinadores de tradições antigas, que pensam que se tratam de cães teimosos. A verdade é que estes cachorros aprendem com muita facilidade quando são adestrados com métodos positivos, como o adestramento com clicker. Podem aprender uma grande variedade de coisas quando o adestrador compreende e aplica os princípios fundamentais do adestramento canino.
Embora não apresentam problemas particulares de comportamento canino, estes cães precisam de muita atenção e companhia, o que pode ser complicado para que não tem tempo suficiente para um pet. Se ficarem sozinhos por períodos prolongados podem ser destruidores ou inclusive desenvolver ansiedade por separação.
In short, these dogs are great pets for families with and without children as long as the owners have enough time to be with their dogs. Although Boston Terriers are not aggressive, they are not recommended as pets for very young children, as they are fragile dogs that can be easily abused and injured.
Boston Terrier hair is easy to maintain and usually only brushes occasionally and bathes them only when bathed. These dogs lose their hair regularly, but not much.
When it comes to exercise, the Boston Terrier doesn’t need much. Daily walks are usually enough to keep you in good physical shape, but you also like to watch ball matches. Many breed fans practice canine agility and freestyle with their dogs, sports that can be practiced with this breed. However, you should think carefully about the risks the Boston Terrier faces when exercising intensely in warm climates. You should never force these dogs to exercise at high temperatures, as they may suffer fatal heat strokes.
On the other hand, these dogs need a lot of attention and company. They are not dogs to leave them alone for a long time and are not suitable for families who spend all day outdoors. They adapt well to apartment living and need to live in the countryside even if they live in a house. If you have a garden, you can use it to play and have fun, but only when you’re with your family. Otherwise, they prefer to be alone inside the house. They should not sleep on the street because their fur does not provide them with sufficient protection.
The education of the Boston Terrier will be very simple since naturally we find it as a sociable dog. However, it will be essential to work in depth on socialization and learn the different basic orders of obedience. When dealing with a very intelligent dog, you will have no trouble adapting to learn different actions, every time you use positive reinforcement.
Unfortunately, due to its particular morphology, this breed is predisposed to various diseases of dogs. Boston Terriers are prone to cataracts, patellar dislocation, epilepsy, heart problems, allergies and sensitivity to anesthesia and other chemicals. In addition, they are very sensitive to heatstroke so you have to be very careful with them in hot environments. You should avoid intense exercise when temperatures are high.
It is also known that these dogs are not good swimmers, so they can easily drown if they fall into the water. Prevention is better than cure, so avoid risks if you have a pool at home.