The Boston Terrier- an American Gentleman

 

    Around the year 1865 in the City of Boston, Massachusetts  "Great Experiment" was taking place.  Some Bostonians who were true dog lovers crossed the English Bulldog and the White English Terrier, and later on, to tone down the Bulldog traits, the French Bulldog. Photos of these first crosses depict dogs that only slightly resembled the present day Boston Terrier.

    Years of refinement by the founding fathers eliminated the all white bodies and white splashes, creating a smaller dog with a terrier type body and a bully head. Early Bostons were often called "round heads" and later "bull terriers".

    Today three sizes are recognized: Up to 15 pounds; 15 pounds and under 20 pounds, and 20 to 25 pounds.

    The American Kennel Club admitted the Boston Terrier to its registry in 1893 and in less than 50 years from its creation the Boston had risen to the Number One dog in the country. Quite an accomplishment!

    This smart little dog, a true "American Gentleman", is still winning the hearts of everyone lucky enough to own a Boston Terrier.