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Knowing Your Boston Terrier
INFORMATIVE
Tags: boston terrier, dogs, breeds, health, history
Boston Terriers are a mix between an English Bulldog and an English White Terrier. They are one of the only breeds that America can claim as its own. Here are some more facts about Boston Terriers. What do you know?
| | They were originally bred to be fighting dogs, but have since outgrown that purpose |
| | They are compact, muscular dogs with short, wide muzzles, dark, large round eyes, short tails and pointy erect ears. |
| | They have short hair that comes in black and white or brown and white, and do not require much grooming. |
| | Live 15 or more years it given proper care, but average 13 years |
| | 15-17 in. high and 10-25 ibs |
| | Do not need regular exercise |
| | Social and friendly dogs that are intelligent and energetic |
| | Will only bark when necessary, though some never bark |
| | Prone to breathing problems because of their short snouts |
| | Also prone to heat exhaustion |
| | Likely to have problems with heart and skin tumors |
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