Boston Terrier

History, origin & features

The Boston Terrier breed was created and developed in the United States, more precisely in the city of Boston in Massachusetts (northeastern USA), as its name suggests. It is the result of a cross between the English Bulldog and the White English Terrier in the second half of the 19th century. The Boston Terrier Club of America was founded in 1891, while the breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) 2 years later. The Boston Terrier is a sturdy, compact little molossoid dog with a well-bonded body and pure lines. A true companion animal, they are very loyal to their master, to whom they provide constant affection. They are both athletic, enjoying the peace and quiet with their family, and lively and intelligent. They are easy to train and require little maintenance. Ideal choice for a family with children. Coat: short, glossy, smooth and fine.
Color: brindle, “seal”-style coat (black at first glance, but with a reddish sheen visible in the sun) or black with white markings. With a white band around the muzzle, a white patch between the eyes and white on the chest. A well-proportioned combination of color and white markings.
Head: square-shaped, flat at the top, with a steep forehead and well-defined stop.
Ears: small, carried upright and located as close as possible to the upper edges of the skull.
Eyes: large, round, dark and set wide apart. Set perpendicular to the axis of the skull, they display an alert, intelligent and benevolent expression.
Body: short, with horizontal topline, back short enough to square the body, croup slightly curved towards the tail set, deep chest.
Tail: short (preferably no longer than a quarter of the distance from set-on to hock), fine, set low, straight or corkscrewed, not carried above the horizontal.