Boston Terrier Club of Connecticut
Established in 1931
AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Boston Terrier
Truly an "All-American" dog, the Boston Terrier is a lively and highly intelligent breed with an excellent disposition. Conveying an impression of determination, strength and activity, he is short-headed and compactly built, and must be black, brindle or seal with white markings.
A Look Back
Following the Civil War, the Boston Terrier breed was developed in the stables of Boston, Massachusetts, as a fighting dog. An imported dog known as "Hooper's Judge" (sold to a Boston man in 1870) became the ancestor of almost all true modern Boston Terriers.
The breed is an American creation, resulting from a cross between an English Bulldog and a white English Terrier. In 1891, the breed became known as Boston Terriers, taking the name of the city where they originated.
Right Breed for You?
The Boston has been nicknamed "the American Gentleman" because of his dapper appearance, characteristically gentle disposition and suitability as companion and house pet. They require only a moderate amount of exercise and a minimum amount of grooming. The breed is easy to train and they are easy keepers, preferring to remain by their owner’s sides.
Non-Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1893.
Weight is divided by classes as follows: Under 15 pounds; 15 pounds and under 20 pounds; 20 pounds and not to exceed 25 pounds.
Companion.
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Information taken from the AKC.org website http://www.akc.org/breeds/boston_terrier
The Boston Terrier Club of America
The Boston Terrier Club of America, Inc. was founded in 1891. As one of the early breed clubs recogonized by the then young American Kennel Club, the BTCA has developed into the driving force behind the developement and improvement of the Boston Terrier over the last 100 plus years.
Breeder Refferal: Bruce Hostetler Ph: (860)-848-1699, bwhostetler@ct.metrocast.net
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