Boston Terriers always appears to be ready for the most formal of occasions with what appears to be tuxedo attire. Their personality likewise resembles that of the genteel, as they tend to be very well mannered.
With an expression of kindness in its eyes, the Boston Terrier can easily worm its way into the hearts of adults and children alike.
Boston Terriers are 10 to 17 inches (25 to 43 centimeters) in height and range in weight from 11 to 25 pounds (5 to 11 kilograms).
History of Breed
The Boston Terrier was one of the first breeds to be created in the United States. Its exact origin is unknown, but it appears to be a downsized version of the bull and terrier types of dogs that were very popular in early America.
Some claim that the breed descended from the crossing of an English bulldog with a white English terrier, while others assert that it descended from the Pit Bull, the Boxer, the Bull Terrier, the French Bulldog or the English Bulldog.
Needless to say, none of these theories is a known fact. What is known is that the breed was developed in the late 1800s, and it initially achieved popularity in Boston, Massachusetts.
Just as there are many theories as to the dog’s origination, it has been known by many names, including the “round-headed bull,” the “round-headed terrier,” the “Boston bull,” and even “bullet-head.” Fanciers of the dog named it the American Bull Terrier and formed a club by that name in 1889.
The name was not well received, however, and the breed was subsequently renamed after what is considered to be its birthplace, Boston. The name of “Boston Terrier” has since stuck, and was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1893.
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