Buying a dog, any kind of dog has both up and down sides. This is no different for a Boston; however Boston Terrier health and other concerns should be brought to your attention, before you go out and become an owner. They may drool, can be neurotic, wheeze, fart, snort, snuffle and may even be slow to house break, and all of this before you even look at their health.
All terriers are sturdy animals who are not delicate, but they are small. On the whole Bostons are good natured, have beautiful round, expressive eyes, a short snout, jowls, short glossy fur which is easy to take care of and they are not lap dogs. However if you give them the opportunity they will sit on your lap. They are passionate about playing with balls and playing other games.
If you were to be considering a Boston Terrier as a choice of dog for yourself or family, your major concerns should be their unstable temperament. It is unfortunate that no matter how many puppy mills are closed down, another one will always spring up somewhere and you have to be carefully your Boston Terrier does not come from one of these. In fact you have to be careful that no dog you buy comes from a puppy mill, because supporting them simply perpetuates the problem
Boston terriers may also be put up for sale by people who have no idea how to breed them. In other word they have no knowledge of how to breed a dog with a good temper. Behavioral advisers and dog obedience instructors see many Boston Terriers who are neurotic and yap mindlessly, are aggressive or hyperactive. So good breeding is essential!
Most terriers show some symptoms of neuroses; this is what makes many of the breeds so energetic and charming. With training and plenty of love and attention, the neuroses can be controlled, but Bostons don't like doing what they are told, so you need to be more strong willed than they are. House breaking may take 6 months of constant attention, but pretty much every dog I have ever owned, has taken this long, and I don't think this is abnormal.
Because Bostons are a short nosed breed, they are quite noisy little dogs, they snuffle, snort, wheeze, snore and grunt. While I love these noises and think they are cute, other dog owners may not. Because of the short nose, the jowls are loose and they sometimes drool if they have just eaten or taken a drink of water.
As any dog owner knows, dogs, just like people are prone to flatulence, some more than others, just like people. The Boston Terrier can send you screaming for cover, but if they are fed on a diet of proper meat and other good fresh food, this helps with the problem. It is all about the correct diet.
Most short faced dogs have breathing and other health problems, because of over-breeding they suffer from various health issues. You will need to read up on these and be aware of them.
These terriers have a very unique personality, but then all dogs do. They come in the calm variety, but also in the energetic. They can be stubborn or sweet, serious or a real goofball. The most important thing for you to do is love them, they will love you in return, this is a guarantee.
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