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The Boston Terrier is a gentle, friendly, lively, highly intelligent dog. It is a smooth coated, short-headed, compactly built, short-tailed, well-muscled, well-balanced dog breed. The breed has an excellent disposition. Its high degree of intelligence makes the Boston Terrier an incomparable companion. It makes a perfect companion to children and it is easy to train. The Boston Terrier is a gentle, alert, very intelligent, and well-mannered dog breed. This breed has a sense of humor; it’s enthusiastic, occasionally rambunctious. The Boston Terrier is playful, very affectionate and likes to be part of the family. Especially affectionate with children and elderly people, it wants to please. The Boston Terrier makes an excellent family dog. This breed likes to learn and therefore is easy to train. At times it may be somewhat willful. This little dog may be difficult to housebreak. It is very friendly with strangers. The Boston Terrier is very sensitive to the tone of one's voice. Its intelligence ensures it picks things up quickly. It generally gets along well with non-canine pets. Some males are dominant and may fight with other dogs. The Boston Terrier is very popular in the United States, due above all to its excellent character.

Boston Terrier

Boston Terrier

Life expectancy: 10 - 12 Years
Color: Brindle with white markings, black with white markings
Eyes: large, round, and dark
Coat type: Short and smooth
Size: weigh from 10 to 25 pounds
Health issues: Juvenile cataracts. Breathing difficulties because of his short face. Caesarian operations are sometimes needed to deliver puppies. However, breeders have been successful in reducing the size of the head, yet retaining the dogs unique and quirky good looks

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