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Boston Terriers are one of my favorite breeds for so many reasons! One, they have such fun personalities. They're so fun loving and affectionate, and they make great family dogs. Two, their incredibly short coat (much like that of a chihuahua) is pretty odor free and doesn't shed that much (and what does shed out is so short that it isn't really visable!). Last but not least, boston terriers are pretty small, so if you don't have a whole lot of room in your house, you can still have a boston terrier as a companion.
Boston Terrier Information
SizeBoston terriers weigh 10-25 lbs fully grown and are 15-17 inches tall at their shoulders.
Personality
Boston terriers are intelligent, alert, playful, affectionate, good natured, eager, gentle, and easy to train. They are friendly around strangers and are good with children. They also get along with other pets quite well, so they may not be as inclined to chasing your cat as some breeds.
Health
Boston terrier are fairly healthy dogs, with their average life span being between 13 to 15 years on average. They are prone to snoring and wheezing because of their short noses, and can overheat more easily because of this. Boston terriers are also prone to eye problems such as glaucoma and dry eye. Some other problems they can develop are skin and heart tumors, deafness, and patellar luxation. When they have puppies, they may need a cesarean section because of their narrow pelvises. They usually have between three and four puppies.
Exercise
They need a long play session and a walk every day to keep them in good shape.
Grooming
Boston terriers should be brushed once a week. They don't have a lot of body smell and shed an average amount.
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d-artist Nov 8, 2010 @ 3:55 pm | delete
- Hello from a Squidoo Greeter! nice lens on Boston Terriers, I did a miniature painting of a BT named Tux, they are so cute!
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