Looking for a cute small-sized adaptable pooch that is more than great with kids and extremely cat and dog friendly? Your search might just be over as the Boston Terrier is everything you seek.
Origin
It is believed that Hooper’s Judge was directly related to the original Bull and Terrier breeds of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
This American Gentleman was later officially accepted in 1893 by the American Kennel Club as a non-sporting breed.
Description
Boston Terriers are compactly built, well proportioned with erect ears, short tails and a short muzzle that is generally free of wrinkles. According to international breed standard, the average Boston Terrier shouldn’t weigh less than 10 pounds and no more than 25 pounds, while they usually stand 15-17 inches at the withers.
When it comes to their oat and color, they are typically marked with white in proportion to either black, brindle, seal, or a combination of the three, however, there are also liver, brown, cream or red and white Boston Terriers.
As far as the temperament is concerned, the breed gentle with typically strong, happy-go-lucky, and friendly personality. They are eager to please and can be trained id the owner is patient enough.
Pros
- adaptable
- good with kids
- protective
- easy to groom
- cat friendly
Cons
- prone to Luxating patella (a condition in which the patella, or kneecap, dislocates or moves out of its normal location)
- prone to deafness
- susceptible to heart murmur, mast cell tumors, and allergies
Should I adopt/buy a Boston Terrier?
If you are looking for a small sized dog that is easily adaptable, good with kids and requires minimal grooming, but have the ample free time to play with him and take care of his tenuous health, then Boston Terrier is definitely the breed for you.