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Boston Terrier head portrait outdoors.
Dog Breeds Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is a lively little companion recognized by his tight tuxedo jacket, sporty but compact body, and the friendly glow in his big, round eyes. His impeccable manners have earned him the nickname “The American Gentleman.”
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/boston-terrier/ | November 21, 2017
Expert Advice 7 Facts About the Boston Terrier
Despite the word "terrier" in their name, the Boston Terrier is actually in the Non-Sporting Group and is known for being a world-class companion breed. With their large, round eyes, intelligent expression, and unique "tuxedo" coat, the Boston Terrier makes people fall in love with them at first sight. Here's what to know about this [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-facts-boston-terrier/ | November 21, 2017
Expert Advice The Boston Terrier: 12 Heartwarming Photos of the "Gentleman from Beantown"
The Boston Terrier is a small but sturdy American breed. Also known as the “American Gentleman” for his tuxedo coat and polite demeanor, this intelligent dog was bred to be a companion. In 1870, in Boston, William O’Brien sold a dog (imported from England), who was a cross between a white English [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-boston-terrier-12-photos-of-the-gentleman-from-beantown/ | November 21, 2017
Expert Advice French Bulldog vs Boston Terrier: How to Tell the Difference
The Boston Terrier and French Bulldog are both adorable companions sharing fabulous ears and smooshy flat faces. These small and compact members of the Non-Sporting Group are both popular with city dwellers as they adapt well to an urban environment. But when you see them walking down the sidewalk, can you tell them apart? Although [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/boston-terrier-versus-french-bulldog-how-to-tell-the-difference/ | November 21, 2017
Expert Advice Boston Terrier History: The Birthplace of the "Roundhead"
Architecture isn’t just about bricks and mortar. In the angle of a gambrel, or the carving over a doorway, we can sometimes glimpse the spirit of an age. But buildings are static things, their importance often eroded over the decades until a preservationist steps up to remind us of their historical significance. In this [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/boston-terrier-history-birthplace-roundhead/ | November 21, 2017
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Expert Advice 9 Breeds With Really Cool Nicknames
Even though we give our dog a name, many times we also give them a nickname, as well. "Sammy" gets shortened to "Sam," for example. Similarly, Labrador Retrievers are often called Labs, just as Golden Retrievers are called "Goldens." But did you know that some breeds have special nicknames? These nicknames were crafted especially for [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-breeds-with-really-cool-nicknames/ | November 21, 2017
Expert Advice Family Takes Purple Bus and Boston Terrier 'Delilah' to AKC Fastest Dogs USA
Will small-but-mighty Boston Terrier Delilah hold her crown as the fastest of her breed at this year's AKC Fastest Dogs USA?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/delilah-boston-terrier-akc-fastest-dogs-usa/ | November 21, 2017
Cocker Spaniel running in the yard.
Expert Advice Top 10 Breeds of the 1940s
No doubt spurred on by the famous Best in Show wins of My Own Brucie in the early 1940s, accompanied by this handsome dog’s likeness appearing on the cover of Life, the Cocker Spaniel became the country’s number-one dog. The breed enjoyed the number-one ranking for sixteen years, from 1936 to 1952. Although the Pekingese [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-ten-breeds-of-the-1940s/ | November 21, 2017
Collie standing in profile in a field.
Expert Advice Top 10 Breeds of the 1900s
The Collie, on a continual climb since its number-seven position in the 1880s, became the number-one breed of the first decade of the new century. The breed ranked in the top ten breeds for seven decades of the 20th century. The number-two breed of the decade, the Boston Terrier, became the first small companion dog [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-ten-breeds-of-the-1900s/ | November 21, 2017
Boston Terrier walking in the grass.
Expert Advice Top 10 Breeds of the 1930s
The Boston Terrier became the first breed to enjoy the number-one position for two decades, though the breed fell to the number-two position in the 1920s after its initial reign atop the list in the 1910s. The records of the Boston Terrier Club of America show that the breed was number-one or number-two for every [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-ten-breeds-of-the-1930s/ | November 21, 2017

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