What comes into your mind when you heard someone mentioned Boston Terrier?

Just like any other terriers, Boston Terrier, also called Boston Bull is a small dog with compact and well proportioned built. Based on the American Kennel Club Breed Standard, the weight of the Boston Terrier is divided into three classifications; under 15 pounds, 15 pounds to below 20 pounds and 20 pounds to below 25 pounds. The height of the Boston Terrier dog breed is usually 15-17 inches at the withers. They have erect ears and short tails. Their short and somewhat square face free of wrinkles has wide muzzle leading to an ample black nose.

With white markings, the color of the Boston Terrier could be black, brindle, seal or a combination of the three. Seal colored Boston Terrier has black coat but with red highlights when viewed in the sun or bright light. It is important that the white markings cover the chest, band around the neck, halfway up the forelegs, up the hocks on the rear legs and between the eyes.

Being dubbed as the American Gentleman, the Boston Terrier has indeed gentle disposition ideal as household pet. They are very friendly and well-mannered but can be boisterous and a bit excited without proper mental and physical exercise as well as Boston Terrier training. They like to learn at the same time pick things up quickly therefore training is not difficult much more impossible with this breed. However, owners must be careful when giving commands because Boston Terriers are very sensitive to the tone of voice.

Spoiling or too much pampering is not recommended in this breed since they are more likely to develop Small Dog Syndrome, in which the dog believes he is the leader of the pack. The owner must clearly establish who assumes the role of alpha and let the dog understand his rank on the pack. Doing so can help prevent varying degree of behavior issues.

Included in this Boston Terrier information and facts are health issues that are more likely to occur in this breed. These health issues include cataracts, cherry eye, luxating patellas, deafness, heart murmur and allergies. They are also sensitive to extreme weather condition due to their shortened muzzle, therefore owners must know how to care for this breed to prevent over heating or other weather related problem.

The Boston Terrier breed has the average life span of 13 years but can live up to 15 or more years with proper care and love from their beloved human.