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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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