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Name: Jack (aka Jack-Jack)

Location: Kirkland, Wash.

Age: 1

Breed: Boston terrier

Favorite Toy: Rope

Favorite Treat: Pretty much anything!

Likes: Playing with his brothers, walks, playing with his toys, naps, and laying in the sunshine

Dislikes: Rules

Weird Quirks: He can growl/talk like Chewbacca from Star Wars

Fun Fact: He loves to cuddle with his brother Dan more than anything.

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"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."

Cute Pet Name: Mason Shah

Location: Raleigh, N.C.

Age: 2

Dog Breed: Boston terrier

Favorite Toy: Anything that squeaks

Favorite Treat: Pig ears

Likes: Snuggling, going outside, car rides (with the windows down)

Dislikes: Being bothered while sleeping, having his toys stolen by his sister (Olivia Pudge) wearing clothes.

Fun Fact: Mason can jump up to five feet in the air from standing.

Weird Quirks: Despite being very polite about people food, Mason has a weak spot for cinnamon. If there is anything within a smellable radius with the slightest hint of cinnamon, he will relentlessly try to get to it. Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal is his personal favorite, followed closely by Taco Bell's cinnamon twists.

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

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Cute Pet Name: Dan

Location: Kirkland, Wash.

Age: 2.5 years

Dog Breed: Boston terrier

Favorite Toy: A multicolored racquetball.

Favorite Treat: Anything!

Likes: Car rides, rolling around in grass and playing tug-of-war.

Dislikes: Any television show with animals -- except if the show has other Boston terriers.

Fun Fact: Dan was a rescue from the Seattle Humane Society in Bellevue, Wash. He was the featured pet for adoption on a local news station. We adopted him the day after we saw him on TV. More than 30 people showed up to adopt him; however, we were first in line (getting there two and a half hours before the shelter even opened).

Weird Quirk: Likes to chew on his Nylabone before bed every night.

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

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When "The Biggest Loser" host and "Days of Our Lives" star Alison Sweeney's 5-year-old Boston terrier, Winky, started to slow down, she knew is wasn't just her pet's age catching up to her.

"Winky has a huge personality and is a ton of fun to be with," Sweeney says. "She started slowing down and wasn't as high energy as she used to be. We knew something was up."

A Trip to the Vet
That something was Winky's weight. After visiting the vet, Sweeney and her son, Ben, learned that Winky needed to lose several pounds to return to her energetic self. Knowledgeable about what it takes to lose weight from her time hosting "The Biggest Loser," Sweeney and her husband, Dave Sanov, immediately got Winky on a weight-loss plan.

"We really looked at it as 'The Biggest Loser,' " she says. "We started pushing her and going farther and faster. Now the whole family goes on hikes together."

The family also makes sure Winky gets plenty of walks and regular exercise with interactive games, playing fetch and running around the family's backyard.

Cat people and dog people don't often find reasons to come together in agreement, but this cute video from I Can Has Cheezburger ought to change that.

Faced with the prospect of lying side by side with Goggie, an adorably passive Boston terrier, one kitty decides that the canine's ear is the most nutritious meal of the day. And for some reason, Goggie tolerates it.

It's almost as if Goggie knows that this stuff is too cute to ignore, so keep on rolling, cameraman.


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So you want a furry companion, but your home isn't exactly a sprawling canine shambala, but more like a 400 square foot efficiency apartment. Hey, we can't all live on a farm now, can we?

Believe it or not, plenty of dogs are perfectly happy with a few potty breaks and brisk walk in the park. Certified professional dog trainer Jane Del Re of Spots2Stripes thinks there is a dog out there that will fit your lifestyle as long as you're willing to do the work. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you bring your pooch home:


1) Check into what your apartment complex restricts and excludes. "You wouldn't believe how often people forget to check," says Del Re. Your building may have size or weight limitations.

2) Speak with friends and professionals for recommendations of breeds that might be a good fit for your lifestyle. For example, if you want a dog that doesn't need a high level of exercise, Del Re recommends "dogs that were bred to be pets like pugs, Maltese, Boston terriers, pekingese or the Italian greyhound." Another important thing to consider is how much the breed tends to bark as that can make life miserable for you and your neighbors.

A Few Breeds to Consider

Pug: Many of the breed's avid fans stress the pug's laid-back and family-friendly qualities, including even a tolerance for cats and other pets. In fact, the American Kennel Club (AKC) nominates the breed as ideal for apartment-dwellers, stating "They are comfortable in small apartments because they need minimal exercise." Not only are pugs know for their sweet, calm dispositions, they're not generally prone to excessive barking -- a nice trait when you've got neighbors coming and going at all hours of the 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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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!