There is a ton of information about the
Boston Terrier on the Internet. Just do a Google search and you
will find everything, including untruths, about them that you
ever wanted to know and probably lots that you didn't want to
know too! LOL I am not going to try to rewrite the book on
Bostons, but want to give some information based upon my own
personal experience, as well as a few places you can go to find
out more information.
First of all, I have to say that Bostons truly ARE the best
breed around...at least in my opinion. In general, they are
smart, funny, easy to train, versatile, good with kids, adults
and other animals, docile while also being active, sweet, and
very easy keepers requiring little grooming and general
maintenance. Now, that being said, there are ALWAYS exceptions
that can occur. If a puppy, any puppy - not just a Boston puppy,
is not well socialized, wasn't handled much, etc., it may be
timid, fearful, or unsure of itself. These can lead a puppy to
become a biter as an adult because of fear or aggression. That
is why it is critical that you purchase from a REPUTABLE breeder
and not someone who is just out to make a buck or help supply
the masses with a cute bundle of joy. On my
Other Links page, you will find links to other sites that
give you plenty of information to help you find and select a
reputable breeder. I will simply say that being reputable
breeders are based upon their actions and not the number of
clubs they belong to nor the positions they may hold in those
clubs. Anyone can be a member/officer of a club, but only a
reputable breeder breeds solely for the improvement of the breed
and may or may not belong to a club.
Along with that, it would be helpful if you knew what a Boston
should look like. You can see that by not only visiting the
pages of my dogs, but even more so, by reading the
Boston Terrier Standard on the BTCA's website. You will find
that there is NO SUCH THING as a rare-colored Boston. There are
only approved colors (black & white or black with brindle &
white, seal & white or seal with brindle & white, or brindle &
white) and unapproved colors, which result in disqualification
in the conformation ring. These unapproved colors include red,
fawn, white, pie-bald, blue, cream, and any other non-approved
color. Reputable breeders DO NOT breed for these colors. While
red or pie-balds may pop up once in a great while with a
reputable breeder, it does not happen often and they are sold
purely on spay/neuter contracts. There are other websites such
as those on
Brindle Hill Elite Bostons,
Sekc's Zoo, and
Deisign Boston Terriers that provide a plethera of
information.
What else are Bostons good for besides companionship? Since they
are smart AND loving, they are great therapy dogs. Several of
mine have gone to the local assisted-living community and
everyone just LOVES the Bostons. They are small enough to get on
the residents' laps and also are great little hams and love all
the attention. Plus, they are easy to teach tricks to and then
show off to everyone.
Even if you don't have a Boston suitable for the conformation
ring (or maybe YOU don't like the ring....), there are LOTS of
other events that your Boston and you may like to try out.
Agility, flyball, obedience, rally, and believe it or not, even
herding. My Bostons love to hike and swim, so camping and going
to the lake is always on the top of their list to do. None of
those events require that a Boston meet the Standard, just that
they can perform the task and honestly, any activity that you do
with your Boston will just strengthen your bond even more and
who wouldn't want that?
Okay, well, that's it for now.... check back periodically as I
may have more information to post later, or if there's something
you'd like to see on my website,
drop me a line and let me know. Thanks for visiting!
There is a ton of information about the
Boston Terrier on the Internet. Just do a Google search and you
will find everything, including untruths, about them that you
ever wanted to know and probably lots that you didn't want to
know too! LOL I am not going to try to rewrite the book on
Bostons, but want to give some information based upon my own
personal experience, as well as a few places you can go to find
out more information.
First of all, I have to say that Bostons truly ARE the best
breed around...at least in my opinion. In general, they are
smart, funny, easy to train, versatile, good with kids, adults
and other animals, docile while also being active, sweet, and
very easy keepers requiring little grooming and general
maintenance. Now, that being said, there are ALWAYS exceptions
that can occur. If a puppy, any puppy - not just a Boston puppy,
is not well socialized, wasn't handled much, etc., it may be
timid, fearful, or unsure of itself. These can lead a puppy to
become a biter as an adult because of fear or aggression. That
is why it is critical that you purchase from a REPUTABLE breeder
and not someone who is just out to make a buck or help supply
the masses with a cute bundle of joy. On my
Along with that, it would be helpful if you knew what a Boston
should look like. You can see that by not only visiting the
pages of my dogs, but even more so, by reading the
Even if you don't have a Boston suitable for the conformation
ring (or maybe YOU don't like the ring....), there are LOTS of
other events that your Boston and you may like to try out.
Agility, flyball, obedience, rally, and believe it or not, even
herding. My Bostons love to hike and swim, so camping and going
to the lake is always on the top of their list to do. None of
those events require that a Boston meet the Standard, just that
they can perform the task and honestly, any activity that you do
with your Boston will just strengthen your bond even more and
who wouldn't want that? 