Small Non-Sporting Group

Boston Terrier

Also called American Gentleman, Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier and Boxwood

Great with kids
Apartment friendly

The Boston Terrier is a small, intelligent dog breed that originated in the United States. They are known for their friendly dispositions and distinctive black and white coats.

Weight: 11–24 lb (5–11 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 9–15 in (23–38 cm)
Life span: 12–14 years
Exercise: About 45 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Smooth
Origin: Boston, Massachusetts, United States (late 19th century (1870s-1890s))

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Friendly with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Moderately active
Apartment living: Great in an apartment
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Very little grooming
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Alert Comical Friendly Highly intelligent Lively

Coat colours

Black with white markings, brindle with white markings and seal with white markings

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)