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Boston Terrier

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This tuxedo-clad little dog is a native American breed. The Boston Terrier was developed as a cross between a British Bulldog and a white English Terrier. Originally known as "Round Heads" or "Bull Terriers", the name was changed to Boston Terrier after the city of Boston, Massachusetts, where the majority of fanciers resided.

A smooth coated, short headed compactly built medium sized dog, the Boston Terrier conveys an impression of determination, strength and activity with a style of high order and a graceful and easy carriage. His captivating expression is alert, kind and intelligent with large round dark eyes.

The ideal coat colour is brindle, although black is allowable, with a white muzzle, even white blaze over the head, white collar, breast and forelegs, and white hind socks. The coat is easy care, being short, smooth, lustrous and fine in texture.

Known as the American gentleman of dogs, the Boston is lively and intelligent, but also determined and strong willed. He has a characteristically gentle disposition which makes him an ideal easy care companion and house pet for adults or older children. Excellent watchdogs, the Boston will bark at intruders but their lack of size prohibits them from being guard dogs.

Weight: 6.8 - 11.4kg

 

 

For further information on this breed

and where to obtain a puppy contact:

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Canine Association Inc

Phone: (02) 6241 4404

Email: administrator@actca.asn.au

New South Wales

Boston Terrier Club

Mr B Baker Ph: (02) 4990 4997

Northern Territory

The North Australian Canine Association Inc.

Phone: (08) 8984 3570

Email: naca1@bigpond.com

Queensland

Qld Boston Terrier Club

Mrs Susan Mole

Ph: 07 3287 4001

Email: kerden@ecn.net.au

South Australia

South Australian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (08) 8349 4797

Email: info@saca.caninenet.com

Tasmania

Tasmanian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (03) 6272 9443

Email: tca@iprimus.com.au

Victoria

Victorian Canine Association

Phone: (03)9788 2500

Email: office@vca.org.au

Western Australia

Canine Association of Western Australia (Inc) 

Phone: (08) 9455 1188 

Email:k9@cawa.asn.au

   
   
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