Boston Terrier

Boston Terrier
Boston Terrier
	Boston Terrier with a black brindle coat
Other names	Boston Bull; Boston Bull Terrier; Boxwood; American Gentleman;
Origin	United States
Height
Traits
Height	9–15 in (23–38 cm)
Weight	6–25 lb (3–11 kg)
Coat	Short, smooth and slick
Color	Brindle with white; Seal with white; Black with white;
Litter size	1–6 puppies
Life span	11.8 years
American Kennel Club
Kennel club standards
American Kennel Club	standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale	standard
Notes	State dog of Massachusetts
	Dog (domestic dog)

The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States of America. This "American Gentleman" was accepted in 1893 by the American Kennel Club as a non-sporting breed.^[2] Boston Terriers are small and compact with a short tail and erect ears.

The Boston Terrier ranked as the 24th most popular breed in registrations with the American Kennel Club in 2022.^[3]

^ "Boston Terrier". Animal World. 4 August 2023.
^ ^a ^b Meade, Scottee (2000). The Boston Terrier: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet. Howell Book House. ISBN 1-58245-159-1.
^ "Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2022". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 27 February 2024.

[1] "Boston Terrier". Animal World. 4 August 2023.

[Meade-2] Meade, Scottee (2000). The Boston Terrier: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet. Howell Book House. ISBN 1-58245-159-1.

[3] "Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2022". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 27 February 2024.

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