Boston Terrier 

It is one of the few breeds created in the United States; it appeared at the end of the XIX century. Even when it descends from a fighting dog, the Boston Terrier has been, for a very long time now, a company and exposition dog.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Despite its aspect, it is a great family dog thanks to its sweet and obedient character. It is intelligent, sure of itself, easy to train and besides that its short coat demands only little care. It has a good character, but it is sometimes a little stubborn or goes over the line playing due to excitement.

PHYSICAL ASPECT

Short, straight and shiny hair, fine and soft to the touch. Its eyes should be very big, dark and rounded, pretty centered on the skull and separated from each other. It should have straight ears and placed as close to the lateral and superior vertices of it squared skull as possible. Short tail, progressively narrowed to the tip or curled, but it should be never being straighter than the horizontal position. Rounded and compact feet, with much arched fingers. Pretty wide chest and short body. Slightly oblique shoulder blades. dog collars and leashes

PRACTICAL DATA

• LIFE EXPECTANCY: 13 years.
• PHYSICAL EXERCISE: Moderate.
• MAINTENANCE: Easy.
• LEVEL OF NOISE: Very Silent.
• HEALTH PROBLEMS: Ocular problems.
• HEIGHT: 35.5 cm.

BREED RECOGNIZED BY THE CANINE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION (CIF)