Boston Terrier

• Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs
• Section 11: Small Molossian type Dogs

• Without working trial

USA

Not set

3 classes

The Boston Terrier is a breed recognized by the FCI from the USA ( FCI Group 9, Section 11, Standard No. 140). The breed is since 1979 the official State Dog of the U.S. state of Massachusetts.

Origin and History

This dog breed was created in the 1870s in the U.S. and was named Boston Bulldog. It originated from a crossing of the now extinct English White Terrier and the English Bulldog. Later the French Bulldogs were bred for further improvement. In 1878 he was presented at an exhibition in Boston, and received in 1891 from the American Kennel Club the name Boston Terrier. In 1927, he came to Europe. He remained there for a long time rarely, in recent years, however, increasing numbers puppies are recorded: the VDH 1998, 95 puppies were thrown, 2007, there were already 238 puppies, and by 2010 the number rose to 322 puppies.

Description

The Boston Terrier is muscular with a compact body with powerful and graceful movement. It is available in three weight classes, there are about shoulder height no official information. He has short, smooth, shiny, soft coat, brindle, black, or "seal " (black with a reddish glow that can only be seen in sunlight or other bright light ). With white markings on the muzzle, chest and above the eyes Often there are also those " marks" on the neck, feet, and the lower part of the legs. The massive head has a flat skull with a short, square muzzle, and large, round, dark eyes. Characteristic features are in relation to body size large standing ears. ( The cut of ears and tail is banned in Germany and many other countries. However, is irrelevant here, since a Boston Terrier of the house should have a stubby tail and standing ears. )

Use

Despite its name, " Terrier" the Boston Terrier is not a hunting dog, but an intelligent, alert companion dog which is suitable as a family dog.