Are Boston Terriers hypoallergenic?

No, the Boston Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic. Hypoallergenic dogs breeds are typically those that do not shed much. The Boston Terrier does shed minimally, being a short-haired breed. But it has a fur coat instead of a hair coat, which hypoallergenic breeds have. read more

Boston terriers have fur. Examples of dogs which have hair: Poodle, Schnauzer, Yorkie, Labradoodle, Goldendoodle, etc. There are many mixed breed dogs like the doodles which have been bred for both hypoallergenic nature as well as temperament. read more

This is so because, contrary to popular belief, fur is not what people’s allergies react to. The protein that causes an allergic reaction in sensitive people is found in the saliva and on the skin of the dog, in addition to on the fur. read more

The Boston terrier is a compactly built, square-proportioned, short-backed, clean-cut dog. It should convey the impression of determination, strength, sturdiness, liveliness, and style, with a graceful carriage. read more