- Name: Riley
- Owner: Rose Healy
- Breed: Boston Terrier & ?
- Shots: yes
- Spay/Neutured: Yes
- Age: 1 Years 4 Months
- Description:
- Spunky lil girl
Boston Terrier
Next Breed: Bouvier des Ardennes
Previous Breed: Bosnian Coarse-Haired Hound
The Boston Terrier is one of the few truly American breeds. Developed in Boston, Mass., the Boston Terrier has steadily increased in popularity since the late 1800s. Though not one of the top dog breeds, the Boston's characteristic coloration and appearance make the dog readily recognizable.
History
The Boston Terrier breed originated around 1870, when Robert C. Hooper of Boston purchased a dog known as Hooper's Judge, who was of a Bull and Terrier type lineage. Judge's specific lineage is unknown, however, Hooper's Judge is either directly related to the original Bull and Terrier breeds of the 1700s and early 1800s, or Judge is the result of modern English Bulldog's being crossed into terriers created in the 1860s for show purposes, like the White English Terrier. Judge weighed over 29.7 pounds (13.5 kilos). Their offspring interbred with one or more French Bulldogs, providing the foundation for the Boston Terrier. Bred down in size from pit-fighting dogs of the Bull and Terrier types, the Boston Terrier originally weighed up to 44 pounds (20 kg.) (Olde Boston Bulldogge). The breed was first shown in Boston in 1870. By 1889 the breed had become sufficiently popular in Boston that fanciers formed the American Bull Terrier Club, but this proposed name for the breed was not well received by the Bull Terrier Fanciers; the breed's nickname, "roundheads", was similarly inappropriate. Shortly after, at the suggestion of James Watson (a noted writer and authority), the club changed its name to the Boston Terrier Club and in 1893 it was admitted to membership in the American Kennel Club, thus making it the first US breed to be recognized. It is one of a small number of breeds to have originated in the United States. The Boston Terrier was the first non-sporting dog bred in the US. In the early years, the color and markings were not very important, but by the 1900s the breed's distinctive markings and color were written into the standard, becoming an essential feature. Terrier only in name, the Boston Terrier has lost most of its ruthless desire for mayhem, preferring the company of humans, although some males will still challenge other dogs if they feel their territory is being invaded. Boston Terriers were particularly popular during the 1920s in the US.
Appearance and Size
The Boston Terrier is a lively, highly intelligent, smooth coated, short-headed, compactly built, short-tailed, well balanced dog, brindle, seal or black in color and evenly marked with white. The head is in proportion to the size of the dog and the expression indicates a high degree of intelligence. The body is rather short and well knit, the limbs strong and neatly turned, the tail is short and no feature is so prominent that the dog appears badly proportioned. The dog conveys an impression of determination, strength and activity, with style of a high order; carriage easy and graceful. A proportionate combination of "Color and White Markings" is a particularly distinctive feature of a representative specimen. "Balance, Expression, Color and White Markings" should be given particular consideration in determining the relative value of general appearance to other points. The adult Boston Terrier stands 14 to 15 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 15 to 25 pounds.
Personality
Boston Terriers have strong, friendly personalities. Bostons can range in temperaments from those that are eager to please their master to those that are more stubborn. Both can be easily trained given a patient and assertive owner.
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Videos of Boston Terriers
Boston Terrier dogs FUNNY dog shenanigans CUTE puppies (Original)
Here's our Boston Terriers playing like the amusing silly little puppies that they are. They like to chase each other when one has a toy, then they switch. They do figure 8's around the furniture, run in circles & have fun! Copyright 2011 ~ RockinRobinzo - I own full worldwide ownership rights to this video. All rights reserved. Not to be used or duplicated without permission. Embedding enabled for sharing to give me proper credit. RockinRobinzo2011 Check out our viral video of our Boston Terrier, Mackie! B
Animal Planet's "Dogs 101: Boston Terriers"
An episode of Animal Planet's "Dogs 101: Boston Terriers" that we shot with special guest Rose McGowan.
Pug and Boston Terrier at the Pool (in SLOW MOTION) - Dogs at Play
It's time to play! Izzy and Pete are playing poolside, join them for a pup's eye view! Subscribe to The Pet Collective: full.sc Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com Pinterest: pinterest.com Google+: gplus.to/thepetcollective Izzy is just Puggin' around with her brother, Pete, the Boston Terrier. Come see them play at a "Dog's Eye View!" Segment Producer: Hai-Lam Phan Associate Producer: Ryan Kemp Editor: Jason Tobias
Corgi, Boston Terrier, Newfoundland and Friends Play in the Pool - Dogs at Play - Summer play
Subscribe to The Pet Collective: full.sc Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com Pinterest: pinterest.com Google+: gplus.to/thepetcollective Watch as these dogs swim, play and shake off! Come back and play some more! We're having a blast hanging around at the pool! Come play with us and see how fun everything is at a "Dog's Eye View." Segment Producer: Hai-Lam Phan, Associate Producer: Ryan Kemp, Editor: Hai-Lam Phan
BOSCO - Part 1 Aggressive Boston Terrier before Dogs Need Rules training.
This is Bosco - a 6 yr old Boston Terrier from Toms River before training. When we met Bosco it was evident he is extremely dog aggressive. When Bosco is around another dog he tunes out everything and focuses solely on the other dog...his owners could not get his attention. Bosco's owners contacted Dogs Need Rules after he had fought with several other dogs and bitten some family members. Clearly the family was getting stressed out as they were losing control of Bosco. This video shows Bosco's behavior befo
Boston Terrier Dogs Playing Tetherball Wild Girls
Bought our babies something to play with, they really love it!!
Dog Breeds : How to Select a Boston Terrier
A Boston terrier is a playful and active breed that requires a fair amount of stimulation to keep occupied, and they generally make great watch dogs. Research Boston terriers, remembering that individual dogs can stray from general characteristics, with helpful information from an experienced dog trainer in this free video on dog breeds. Expert: Heidi Dixner Contact: www.redrovercomeover.com Bio: Heidi Dixner has been training dogs professionally since 2001 and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainer
Can Small Dogs Rule? YES! Frisbee Boston Terrier
My dog loves him some frisbee. Pretty sure he's the MJ of frisbee dogs. *All video footage taken with Android II Global (hence the shaky and mediocre quality)
Terrier dogs and Boston Terriers and Yorkshire terriers and Bull Terriers
terrierdogs.biz is an often updated info blog all about terrier dogs. Includes news, search and articles.
Badger Boston Terrier & Mouse Patterdale Terrier, 2nd Skate, skateboarding dogs
Mouse and Badger on the 2nd day of skateboarding. Today Badger is not so interested and would rather chew a stick although she does skate backwards :D Mouse has picked it up quickly a natural :)
Dog Batman the Boston Terrier plays with Big Boston Paco Dogs play
Batman (the loveable little 14lb boston terrier in the Christmas sweater) jockeys for position against 45lb Paco. Paco and Batman are boston terriers with big hearts. Both are family pets and also best friends. Not to make light of the situation, but I am no Micheal Vick. These dogs play nonstop constantly together and are inseparable. Figured Id share with the world how playful this keen breed acts. Anyone have Videos of Boston Terrier mayhem please respond! I love IT!
Boston Terrier Dog Clover Reading and Doing Math
First Maddie taught her how to count, then she taught her how to do addition, now she's reading numbers and adding them up.
Boston Terrier FUNNY She's Hungover
This vid is 3min long, But if you have a Boston you will think this is funny. This is My brindle Boston her name is Jackie Brown. she is a mix of Vampire Bat with Pitbull. She is normally up and ready to go at 8am. Well i guess she had one too many beer flavored dog sodas at petco. hope this makes you smile.
Amazing Skateboarding Dogs Neo & Tuxedo
Neo & Tuxedo The skateboarding Boston Terrier at Montpellier skatepark
Mackie Boston Terrier dog wants mac & cheese! FUNNY Cute! (ORIGINAL)
Our Boston Terrier Mackie LOVES macaroni & cheese! He talks to us & says, "I want it". He always begs to lick the bowl after we eat mac & cheese. Copyright 2011 ~ RockinRobinzo. I own full worldwide ownership rights to this video. All rights reserved. Not to be used or duplicated without permission. Embedding enabled for sharing to give me proper credit. RockinRobinzo2011 See Mackie's popular video ~ Boston Terrier likes his belly tickled www.youtube.com MACKIE'S WEBSITE ~ www.mackiethedog.com MACKIE'S FACE
Boston Terrier Vs Yorkie-The Funniest Dog Video Ever
The Boston Terrier Is Named Rocky, And The Yorkie Is Named Rags. Skip To 1:00 Like My Facebook Page www.facebook.com Add Me On Skype-christianalienchaos Extra Tags* funny dogs funny cats dogs funny talking dogs funny animals funny video funny dogs funny babies funny pranks funny videos...
