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Boston Terrier
🎩 The American Gentleman! They wear a permanent tuxedo coat and are polite but playful. They have big bug eyes and a heart of gold.
⚡ Quick Facts
Size
Small
Weight
12-25 lbs (5-11 kg)
Life Expectancy
11-13 years
Energy Level
Medium
Good with Children
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
💖 Personality & Behavior
Silly and spunky! They love to play ball and are surprsingly fast. They are very friendly and rarely bark without a reason.
🍖 Food & Treats
They can be gassy! Good food helps. They love treats for doing tricks.
⚠️ General information only - for specific dietary needs, consult a veterinarian
🎾 Play & Activities
Favorite Games & Activities:
- Fetch
- Tag
- Agility
- Walks
- Tug
They love balls! They will play fetch until they drop. They are sturdy little dogs who play well with kids.
🏡 Living Environment
Great city dogs. They love meeting people on walks. Happy in small spaces.
✨ Fun Facts
- Named after Boston, Massachusetts.
- The first US breed recognized by the AKC.
- They were originally bred for fighting (hard to believe now!).
- Helen Keller had a Boston Terrier.
- Their markings look like a formal tuxedo.
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