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Are boston terriers good dogs?

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Fine with other family pets, Boston Terriers may put on a blustery show upon spying a larger dog across the street, but they are seldom truly aggressive. This breed is often a good choice for first-time owners – as long as you can deal with the health issues resulting from their unnaturally short face. read more

As such, they suffer more than their share of health problems – not only with their breathing, but also eye diseases, epilepsy, cancer, joint diseases, heart disease, and more. See Boston Terrier Health. Boston Terrier "sounds". Most Boston Terriers snort, snuffle, wheeze, grunt, and snore loudly. read more

In 1976, the Boston Terrier was chosen as the bicentennial dog of the U.S. Three years later, he was named the official state dog of Massachusetts. Rhett the Boston Terrier is the mascot of Boston University. Wofford College in South Carolina and Redlands High School in California claim the Boston Terrier as their mascots as well. read more

Bred down in size from pit-fighting dogs of the bull and terrier types, the Boston Terrier originally weighed up to 44 pounds (20 kg) (Olde Boston Bulldogge). It is difficult to believe that these stylish, little dogs were once tough pit-fighters. read more

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