Boston Terrier Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

United States

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Small

Average Lifespan: 11-13 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: moderate

Shedding Level: low

Grooming Level: low

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: high

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: low

Watchdog: aware

Breed Information

Overview

The Boston Terrier is an intelligent, enthusiastic, affectionate, and playful dog breed. They have a gentle nature with a friendly personality. They get along well with other pets, dogs, and children, if properly socialized, which makes them a great addition to any family. Boston Terriers can be mouthy if left untrained, but with early training, they tend to be quiet and only bark when necessary.

The Boston Terrier, sometimes affectionately referred to as the “American Gentleman” due to their classic tuxedo appearance, is a non-sporting breed. They originated in the United States around 1870 and were the first non-sporting dog breed to originate in the U.S. The Boston Terrier was recognized by the AKC in 1893.

Boston Terriers, or Bostons, are small, compact dogs with erect ears and short tails. In addition to being great companions, Boston Terriers also tend to excel in dog sports. They can often be found training and competing in agility, tracking, flyball, and more. With their outgoing, friendly personalities, they are one of the most popular dog breeds and are also a popular choice for therapy dogs.

Temperament

The Boston Terrier is an intelligent, enthusiastic, affectionate, and playful dog breed. They tend to have a gentle, sweet disposition and a friendly personality. As long as they have been socialized properly, they tend to get along well with children, other dogs, and other pets. They even tend to be open and friendly to meeting strangers, even if they may bark to alert you. If you don’t train your dog to stop barking early, Bostons can be prone to barking a lot. Generally, it’s not an issue if you have done some training with them on it and they are well-socialized.

Did You Know?

In addition to being the official state dog of Massachusetts, the Boston Terrier is a noted college mascot. Rhett the Boston Terrier is the mascot for Boston University. Wofford College, located in Spartanburg, also features a Boston Terrier as its mascot.