The Boston Terrier is a small, intelligent dog breed that originated in the United States. They are known for their friendly dispositions and distinctive black and white coats.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 5–11 kg · Female 5–11 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 23–38 cm · Female 23–38 cm
- Origin
- late 19th century (1870s-1890s) · United States
- Coat
- smooth, short
- Colors
- brindle with white markings, seal with white markings, black with white markings
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, American Gentleman, Boxwood
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise45 min per day