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Boston Terriers

The Boston Terrier was the result of an English Bulldog and an English Terrier cross. It comes in a range of colours and markings. The black and white variety that resembles a tuxedo is the most renowned, therefore it is nicknamed the American Gentleman. Its temperament is also gentle and friendly, which makes it an ideal companion animal. In this category, there are questions relating to the Boston Terrier.

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Ears of a Boston terrier are they born with short ears?

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not always when they are puppy's there ears are down and as they mature there ears will prick up . Unless the puppy is a mixed breed then they might not stick up straight when they get older.

Why does the Boston terrier eat its own poop?

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Some dogs do this and can get sick from it. Do what you can to stop the habit. Also, have your dog checked at the vet to be sure it hasn't contracted an infection or other problem from the habit.

Why is your Boston terrier congested?

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its probaly either cold or flu.We recently just adopted a puppy from a shelter. They sent her home with antibiotics because they either saw she had or was developing Kennel Cough. After four days home she began coughing more. They called her in a prescription for a steroid to keep the coughing down. It seemed to work, but now the pills are gone and it's gotten bad again. She is very congested and can't breathe out of her nose. The coughing is still continuing. What could be wrong with her?

Why is your Boston terriers vulva swollen?

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This is the visible part of the "heat cycle". The swelling is necessary for the act of copulation to fertilize the egg. If you don't want the dog bred she must be kept confined until this swelling is completely gone. If you do leave the dog unconfined (and I don't mean chained), she will have puppies usually within 63 days of being bred by a male dog. This is not a good thing. Then you have to find homes for the puppies when is not always an easy process. Get your dog spayed within 2 months of this going out of heat if she is not bred and you won't have this problem. Most areas of the nation now have low-cost spay/neuter programs where you can get you dog fixed for usually at the most $50.00 for a big dog and less for smaller dogs.

Where was the first Boston terrier born at?

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Boston Massachusetts. It was a mix beween an English Bulldog and a Now extinct white Terrier. They were called Bull Terriers but the AKC made them change the name as there already were dogs called Bull Terriers so they changed the name to Boston Terrier.

What is the best breed of dog for an asthmatic?

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It isn't so much the fur, but more so the dander and saliva. Dogs shed tiny flakes of skin as the skin replaces itself just as our skin does. It is called dander. However, in some breeds, the shedding of hair or fur carries saliva and dander with it. Try to select a non/low-shedding, low-dander breed or mix of dog.

Remember, there is no such thing as a completely Hypoallergenic dog, so do not purchase a pup if the breeder or store tells you it's completely "hypoallergenic". This means they haven't done their homework!!

The good thing is that many children out-grow asthma so it's best to be patient. If the asthma symptoms aren't very severe or are well controlled, you should visit with several types of low shedding/low dander dogs and puppies to see which would be a good match for your child or your family. Also, if the child is around the dog on a regular basis, they will often become accustomed and immune to the dog and build up a tolerance to it. If your child's asthma is extremely bad or they are having regular attacks, please wait until the child gets a bit older and outgrows the severity of the condition to purchase a dog. It will be more kind to the child and the pup as well.

Dog hair is generally not an allergy trigger, but symptoms begin appearing when the hair sheds out dander and saliva along with it. This is why you should try to select a non-shedding or low-shedding breed. Please do not purchase a short-coated dog. Short coated dogs typically shed more than long-haired dogs. This is a little-known fact that very few people outside of animal care actually know. (I work in animal care and I am a Dog Breed Specialist and Animal Care Technician for a puppy-specialist store.)

If a person lives in an environment that constantly triggers their asthma, but is not allergic to dogs, they may still be irritated by the fine dander shed by the dog. If the other allergens in the environment are reduced, and the asthma controlled by medication, they may then be able to tolerate a dog. Dogs with a skin problem, such as having an allergy themselves, or having a skin infection, will replace their skin faster and shed more dander. Please do not wash your dog excessively. This will dry out the skin and cause dry skin and frequent scratching which will release the dander into the air. Also, your pup could possibly get a skin infection from scratching, which will be irritating to you and to him!

  • The breeds of dog recommended for allergy sufferers are as follows:

    Affenpinscher, Airedale Terrier, American Hairless Terrier, Australian Terrier, Basenji, Bedlington Terrier, Bergamasco, Bichon Frise, Black Russian Terrier, Bolognese, Border Terrier, Bouvier des Flandres, Brussels Griffon, Cairn, Cesky Terrier, Chacy Ranior, Chinese Crested (hairless), Coton De Tulear, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Hairless Khala, Havanese, Irish Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Komondor, Lagotto Romagnolo, Lakeland Terrier, Lowchen, Maltese, Manchester Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Peruvian Inca Orchid, PBGV, Polish Owczarek Nizinny, Poodles (all sizes), Portuguese Water Dog, Puli, Scottie, Sealyham Terrier, Shih-Tzu, Silky Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Spanish Water Dog, Standard Poodle, Schnauzer (all sizes), Tibetan Terrier, Welsh Terrier, Westie, Wirehaired Fox Terrier, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Xoloitzcuintle, Yorkshire Terrier

    A mix of any of these dogs (such as a Malti-poo, Yorkie-poo, Westie-poo, Schnoodle, etc) will also be non-shedding. However, beware of a 1/2 shedding to 1/2 non-shedding mix such as a Labradoodle or Goldendoodle. These dogs have several definable coat types, and only some of them are non-shedding. You'd be best to find a multi-generation cross, such as 1/3 lab to 2/3 poodle, or better yet- 1/4 lab to 3/4 poodle. You are almost completely assured that this will be a non-shedding mix.

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What is the age of adulthood in a Boston Terrier?

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49 years old. you always times the human years by 7. :)

How much do Boston terriers cost at pet smart?

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The price depends on what part of the country you are in. Prices range from $ 1800.00 to $ 2200.00 for a Whalom Boston puppy sold as a companion.

I bought my dog for $300 in Montana!!!

I bought mine for 700 dollars in New Hampshire USA. I have seen them as low as 400 and as high as 850 with AKC papers.

How big is a Boston Terrier?

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Smaller beagles are 13 inches and larger beagles are 15 inches.

Where do terriers live?

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Scottish terriers originated in Scotland, but since they are a popular breed, they can now be found worldwide.

Do Boston Terriers shed?

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no

They shed a little, but never a lot.

Yorkies do not have an undercoat, so they will lose hair about as much as a human. Shedding can be reduced by grooming/brushing the yorkie regularly.i dont really like them.

Are fire bush leaves harmful to dogs?

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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels, including coal, wood..or burning bush plants.

How long does sperm live in a newly neutered male dog?

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Im having the same problem. I have a male cat that was neutered about a month and a half ago and 2 female cats (The "mommy" is about a year and a half old and so is the male) We also have an unfixed 4 month old female Kitten. The male cat has been in "heat" for a couple of days and continiously trying to do the deed with the older female cat. Shes not fixed but IS pregnant and about to give birth in a week or two. Hes not going near the kitten though. Could it be that maybe the vets didnt remove all the tissue properly? Besides bringing the cat to the vet what other suggestions might people have?

Do Boston Terriers swim?

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My nieghbor's Boston terrier wont even go near our pool. But i don't know about others

What were Boston Terriers bred for?

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They are the original dog fighter's. They have an instinct to attack any other dogs

They have a silly personality. Just give one a plastic ball, about the size of a kick ball and watch them go nuts!

Are Boxers born without tails?

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Yes, Boxers are born with long tails. Breeders choose to have the dogs tails docked in order to comply with breed standards. They also usually have their ears pricked, except in places like England where they allow the dogs ears to be natural.

What is the average number of puppies in a Boston Terrier litter?

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The average litter is usually 5 to 10, but there are exceptions, my Pit had a litter of 13!!

What should you name your webkinz Boston terrier?

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that depends on the color and personality......

What age do boston terriers stop growing?

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For a small breed like a boston it would be about 10 months. You can switch it to adult food.

Can a Boston terrier have an all white head?

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In answer to the question of Can a Boston Terrier have a white head, the answer is Yes they definitely can.

I have been a breeder through "The American Kennel Club" of Boston Terriers for Over 25 years and 13 Years ago I had a Boston Terrier born with an almost entire white head with the exception of a small line of black in both ears, and I bred him to see if a full white headed puppy could be produced. The results were: with the first litter he had both males and females with white heads, and the second litter he had two of the most beautiful white headed Males I have ever seen. I hope this helps with whom ever originated the question.

How much do you feed a 6 month old Boston terrier puppy?

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Hey...Age, activity level, health, reproductive status, and even environmental temperatures are all factors to consider when determining the amount of food you should feed your dog, however; the general rule is that puppies between six and twelve months old, two times daily.

Most dog food labels recommend approximately 1/2 cup per 10 lbs of body weight per day for smaller breeds, since they require 15-25% more calories per pound than larger breeds.

-Aj

How long are Boston terriers tails?

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When the dogs are born their tail is fairly long. Normal leagnth. But breeders usually dock (Cut) their tail when they are puppies.

Well most botons are born with a screw tails in skin, to register them for the Kennel but some breeds do cut the tail off because if it is too deep in the skin, cutting in the skin then the vet tell the breeder to have it cute, that is why some are short, also some breeder cut them because they want them to have short tails like natural bostons that the Kennel club require but if it looks cut and don't have a screw tail then they consider that it is a mix breed and not full blooded, just like the nose you can buy a Boston with a pink dot on it nose but it should turn black by 1yr then if not the kennel consider it to be a mixed breed. But breeders don;t tell you that.