Posts tagged "BostonTerrier"

"Good afternoon. I wish to return this Boston terrier which I purchased here yesterday."
"I'm sorry, sir. What's wrong with it?"
"It's defective."
"Defective in what way, sir?"
"Well, whenever I touch the dog, it makes an unusual face and it quacks."
"It quacks, you say?"
"Like a duck. Watch. There, you see?"
"Oh, yes! No, it's not defective, sir. That's a feature."
"A feature? What do you mean?"
"The new model of this breed has that as a feature. Isn't it delightful?"
"You mean he's not defective? He's not sick or broken or anything like that?"
"No, sir! Of course not! That's a feature meant to enhance the cuteness of these dogs."
"Oh! Well, I must admit that as long as it's supposed to do that, it is rather cute."
"Absolutely, sir! Very adorable indeed. This new model is quite popular, sir. This is a very desirable dog."
"Yes, I see that now! Well, never mind about returning him then. I suppose I'll keep him after all."
"Very good, sir. Can I can be of any further assistance?"
"No, that will be all. Thank you. Good day."
"And a good day to you too, sucker!"
"I'm sorry, what did you just say?"
"I said good day, sir."
"Oh. Yes. Good day."

Dog Breed: Boston Terrier

Personality: Though also known as the "Boston bull," this breed is described by Dog Breed Info Center as "gentle, alert, very intelligent, well-mannered and enthusiastic." The American Kennel Club praises Bostons as "truly an all-American dog... lively and highly intelligent... with an excellent disposition."

Grooming: Only a "minimum amount" is needed for this short-haired breed, according to the AKC.

Common Health Issues: BostonTerrierHub.com notes that Boston terriers "are generally healthy, long-lived dogs," and that their most common health issues are those that are common to many breeds: patellar luxation, eye problems, distemper, parvovirus, etc.

Training Tips: As Bostons terriers"like to learn" and "are very sensitive to the tone of one's voice," they're not hard to train, according to Dog Breed Info Center. Seconds the AKC, "The breed is easy to train and they are easy keepers, preferring to remain by their owner's sides." As with many small breeds, Boston terriers need owners who exude consistent confidence like pack leaders; otherwise the dreaded Small Dog Syndrome might set in.

Name: Princess Amidala

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Age: 5

Breed: Boston Terrier

Favorite Toy: Her canine sister, Sugar Baby; and her human brother, Bobby.

Favorite Treat: Ice cream.

Likes: Having her belly rubbed.

Dislikes: Hugs.

Sweet and Sour: She loves to growl at you and then follow it with a kiss!

Congratulations to our submitter, VickiChicky. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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With temperatures in the triple digits in many parts of the country, pet owners need to be extra vigilant about keeping their animals cool.

Dogs are much more prone than people to develop heatstroke, because they are only able to sweat through their foot pads and can cool off only by panting. Even the healthiest of dogs can succumb to heat-related illnesses if pushed too hard or left in a confined space. Dogs with medical problems are even more vulnerable.

Help keep your pooch safe with these tips from the Humane Society of the United States, and veterinarian Ira Roth, director of the Community Practice Clinic at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.

Protecting Your Dog From the Heat
Here are three things to keep in mind during these intense summer days:

Limit time outside. During extreme temperatures, it's a good idea for everyone -- man and beast -- to be inside if they can. But short-nosed dog breeds who naturally have more trouble breathing -- such as Boston terriers, pugs, English bulldogs, or boxers -- should be kept in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible. The same goes for dogs with renal or cardiac failure, or other health disorders, says Roth. If you can't keep your dog inside, make sure it has ready access to fresh water and shade, like in a dog house.

Reduce physical activity. Keep exercise short with just a walk in the early morning or evening hours. Taking your dog out to "do his business," or letting him walk with you to the mailbox in the middle of the day is probably fine. But it's easy to overexert a dog without realizing it, Roth says.

First came puggles and labradoodles. Then, inexplicably, the goldendoodles. (Can anyone explain how that second 'd' in 'goldendoodle' makes sense?)

But if you were afraid that the world had exhausted its ability to deliver new, ridiculous names for mixed-breed dogs, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Buggs have arrived on the scene.

Buggs, in case you aren't yet up to speed, are Boston-terrier/pug mixes. While buggs (along with puggles and the like) are just fancy names for crossbreed mutts, we can't deny that they're really freakin' adorable.

Some buggs have an undeniably pug-like pucker, while others have obvious terrier tendencies. None of them, thankfully, look like insects.

With so many puppy videos and so little time, we've gone the extra mile and begun cataloging some of the finest YouTube offerings, separating each collection by breed in a feature called Puppy Party!

Today's round-up features the bodacious Boston Terrier!