Boston Terriers
Information about Boston Terriers.
A compact and muscular dog from the Utility group of dogs, the Boston Terrier was developed in the United States around 1870 by Robert Hooper of Boston, Massachusetts.
Other names:
Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood
Country of Origin:
USA
Size:
Small
Height:
25.5 - 41 cm (10 - 16 ins)
Weight:
4.5 - 11.5 kg (10 - 25 lbs) divided by classes:
Lightweight: under 6.8 kgs (15 lbs)
Middleweight: 6.8 - 9.1 kg (15 - 20 lbs)
Heavyweight: 9.1 - 11.4 kgs (20 - 25 lbs)
Colour:
Brindle with white markings, black with white markings
Lifespan:
10 - 12 years
Coat:
Short, smooth, fine, lustrous
Grooming:
Minimal
Exercise:
Minimal
Child Friendly:
Yes
Pet Tolerant:
Yes
Health issues:
Aortic Stenosis (Heart Murmur), Achondroplasia, Alopecia, Arachnoid Cysts, Atopy, Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome, Caruncular Trichiasis, Cataracts, Cherry Eye, Congenital Deafness, Corneal Ulcers, Craniomandibular Osteopathy, Cushing’s Disease, Cutaneous Histiocytoma, Demodectic Mange, Dystocia, Entropion, Glaucoma, Hemivertebrae, Hydrocephalus, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, Luxating Patella, Mast Cell Tumours, Megaesophagus, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Urethral Prolapse
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