Boston Terrier
GroupNon-Sporting
SizeSmall
Height38 cm
Weight8 kg
Life Span11-13 years
OriginUnited States
TemperamentFriendly, Bright, Amusing
ColorsBlack & White, Brindle & White, Seal & White
About the Boston Terrier
The first non-sporting breed developed in the US (Boston, 1870s). Crossed from the English Bulldog and the now-extinct White English Terrier. The state dog of Massachusetts. Their tuxedo-like markings earned them the nickname American Gentleman. One of the few breeds originating in the United States. Judge, the founding dog, was sold for a then-whopping $2,500.
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