The Boston Terrier has been bred for more than 100 years to be a household companion. This is his job, what he does best. He should be eager to accompany his humans on outings and be a good ambassador, happily greeting one and all. The ideal Boston Terrier has never met a stranger. He greets everyone as a friend. He expects every human to offer kind words, a gentle pat or perhaps a special treat. Every other dog is a potential ally and playmate.
A nicely bred, carefully raised Boston Terrier will be friendly, outgoing, lively and easygoing. The nickname "American Gentleman" comes as much from the personality and temperament found in the breed as from the black-and-white markings suggesting formalwear.
The small size and short hair of Boston Terriers make them easy to maintain and keep clean. Their dark coats and short muzzles, however, make them vulnerable to high temperatures. Even on a balmy spring day, the temperature in the sun or in a car can quickly become uncomfortable and quite dangerous for a Boston. It's a good idea for every Boston Terrier owner to be able to recognize and treat the beginning symptoms of heatstroke.
Their short hair and small size also make Boston Terriers more vulnerable to extremely cold temperatures. Their sensitivity varies, with some Bostons loving cold weather and snow, and others trembling and making a beeline for the warm dog bed in the house. If you plan to be out in cold weather for more than a couple of minutes with your Boston Terrier, you may put a coat or sweater on the dog to help hold in his natural body heat. With such wonderful accessories available, there is no need to make winter outings unpleasant for your little friend.
Inquisitive and Intelligent
Boston Terriers are naturally curious. They love to explore new places and follow their noses through fields and woods. Although they don't have the reputation for scenting ability that bloodhounds and beagles do, they can learn to use their noses, and some have even earned AKC tracking titles!
Because a Boston Terrier will follow his nose and follow anything that catches his interest, it is up to you to keep your pet safe. If you have a backyard, make sure it is securely fenced, and check the fence periodically to be sure that no new escape holes have developed. Keep him safely leashed when not in a fenced area. Before disconnecting the leash inside a new fenced area, walk the fence line to look for any openings that your dog might be tempted to squeeze through. And, most importantly, teach him to come when you call, every time, no matter what.
Boston Terriers are extremely intelligent dogs who learn quickly. Those owners who use "traditional" training methods focusing on corrections, punishment and the use of a choke chain or prong collar commonly call the breed "stubborn" and "difficult to train." This is because the Boston Terrier typically does not respond to physical force in the same way that some other breeds (considered "obedience breeds") do. The collar corrections that are used to get the attention of larger dogs like Golden Retrievers may be viewed very differently by a Boston Terrier. He is likely to resist pressure with equal force, or he may interpret the choking sensation of a slip or chain collar as an attack against which he must defend himself. Furthermore, the spine of the Boston Terrier is prone to injury and could be damaged by the use of a choke chain and collar corrections. If you use the right techniques, you will find the Boston Terrier a willing and very responsive student.
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