Boston Terrier
History
The Boston terrier originates from the United States of America and was bred originally for ratting and companion. As its name implies it was developed in Boston and is often referred to as 'The American Gentleman among dogs'.
Its origins can be dated back to the 1800's when Robert C Hooper purchased a dog known as Hooper's Judge, who was Of Bull and Terrier type lineage. Judge's specific lineage is unknown, however, Hooper's Judge is either directly related to the original Bull and Terrier breeds of the 1700s and early 1800s, or Judge is the result of modern English bulldog's being crossed into terriers created in the 1860s for show purposes, like the White English Terrier.
The Boston terrier is one of a small amount of dog breeds that are born with a very short tail. The Boston terrier was first registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1893. The dog's name is sometimes miss-spelt as terror.
Characteristics
The Boston terrier has a friendly, very strong, lovable, laid-back, unforgettable personality. Boston's can range in temperaments from those that are eager to please their master to those that are more stubborn. Both can be easily trained given a patient and assertive owner. The modern Boston terrier can be gentle, alert, expressive, and well-mannered.
Some Boston's enjoy having another one for companionship. Both females and males generally bark only when necessary. Having been bred as a companion dog, they enjoy being around people, and, if properly socialized, get along well with children, the elderly, other canines, and non-canine pets. Boston's do not like being left for long periods of time, we say you can't have a Boston and go out to work all day. Some Boston's are very cuddly, while others are more independent.
The Boston's coat is normally a shade of brindle with white markings, Seal brindle with white markings; the coat is short and smooth. The dog should weigh no less then 10 pounds and no more then 25 pounds,(4.5-11.3kg) but a few weigh between 30 and 40 pounds, and most are considered healthy and not overweight due to their larger -then-average frame, and usually stand 15 - 17 inches (38.1-43cm).
Health
Health issues in the Boston terrier are Hereditary Cataracts both Juvenile and adult type, the Animal health trust have identified the gene that causes the juvenile one, and if both the Dam and Sire are tested clear, then all the litter are genetically clear. So all breeding stock should be tested prior to mating. As of all Small breeds they can have Patella problems.
Many Boston's cannot tolerate excessive heat and extremely cold weather, due to the shortened muzzle, so hot or cold weather combined with demanding exercise can bring harm to a Boston terrier. A sensitive digestive system is also typical of the Boston terrier in the absence of a proper diet; flatulence is associated with the breed.
Whelping is often difficult as the pelvis is narrow and the large headed pups are often delivered by caesarean section. Boston's can live up to 15 years or more, with an average of around 13 years.
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Historical Average Puppy Prices
| Year | 2004 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Price (£) | 750 | 1300 | 1388 | 1250 | 1450 | 1350 | 1188 | 1150 | 1000 | 1145 | 1291 | 1312 | 1273 | 1392 | 1264 | 1925 | 2286 | 1943 | 1967 | 1725 |
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