Boston terriers

American gentleman breed

Boston terriers is the plural of Boston terrier, a small, compact breed of dog with a short muzzle, erect ears, and a distinctive tuxedo-like black and white coat.

Bred in Boston in the late 19th century from crosses of bulldogs and terriers, they're known for their friendly temperament and have been called "the American gentleman" of dogs.

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companions · small-sized · puppies · muzzle · black-and-white · canine · smooth coat · friendly · gentle temperament · family dog · alert · compact · bat ears · dogs · energetic · dog show · wheezing · breathing problems

Opposites
breed size and type

Boston terriersGreat Danes

Enormous dog breed

Saint Bernards · Newfoundlands · Great Pyrenees · giant breeds · bulldogs

coat type

Boston terriersOld English Sheepdogs

Shaggy British herding breed

Samoyeds · Maltese · Shih Tzus

breed function

Boston terriersSiberian Huskies

Northern sled-pulling breed

Belgian Malinois · sled dogs

Family

Boston, terrier, terriers

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G