01 Feb Interesting Facts about the Boston Terrier Dog Breed

The Boston Terrier dog breed is a super cute breed that is famous for his big and shiny eyes, short muzzle and silly look when laughing. This short and compact breed is the best choice for people who don’t like to be alone because they want to be with their owner all the time. In addition, his outgoing personality makes him friendly with other dogs and people. But even if he finds a friend, in the end, he will love you more than anyone. The moral qualities of these dogs have made them wonderful pets in the list of the top 25 breeds of the American Kennel Club. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about the Boston Terrier dog!

Vital statistics of the Boston Terrier dog

• Breed classification: companion dog
• Weight in males: (7-11) kg, in females: (7-11) kg.
• Height in males: (30-43) cm, in females: (30-43) cm.
• Lifespan: between 13 and 15 years

Highlights of the Boston Terrier

• The terrier’s body isn’t able to keep the air that enters his lungs cold, that’s why they get hot very quickly. Due to their short hair, they can withstand cold weather, but it’s better to keep them at home even in moderate weather.
• Boston terriers can get corneal ulcers, their eyes are very big and prominent, so you have to watch their eyes while playing or taking them for a walk.
• These dogs may suffer from flatulence due to their diet. If you can’t tolerate a gassy dog, Boston Terrier isn’t the right choice for you.
• Due to his short nose, the Boston Terrier often snorts (sometimes loudly).
• Boston Terrier is usually a gentle, quiet and calm dog, but when he’s with other dogs and feels that they’re invading his privacy, he behaves aggressively with them.
• These dogs can overeat, so you should monitor the size and type of their food and make sure that he isn’t overweight.
• Boston Terriers can be a bit stubborn when house training and can take up to a year to train. Crate training is recommended for some old terriers.  

Problems and health of the Boston terrier

Boston terriers are usually healthy, but like all other dogs, they may get some diseases. not all of them get sick, but if you take care of this breed, you should be aware of them.

Cherry eye

In this disease, a gland protrudes under the eyelid, which looks like a cherry in the corner of the eye. Sometimes the veterinarian must remove this gland.

Cataract

A cataract is a hereditary disease that sometimes occurs in relatively young dogs (less than 6 years old). 

Dislocation of the patella

Dislocation of the patella or weakening of the patella occurs when the patella (which has three parts of the femur, patella and tibia) isn’t formed properly. This disease causes the dog to limp and walk abnormally. It occurs in the disease at birth, although its symptoms don’t appear until much later. Dislocation of the patella caused by rubbing can cause arthritis. This disease occurs in 4 degrees. In the first degree, it causes temporary lameness and occasional dislocation of the joints. In the 15th degree, the leg isn’t well connected to the patella. In the more advanced degree, the dog may need reconstructive surgery.

Heart murmur

This problem causes a soft repeating sound or a loud and harsh sound in the heart, especially in the area where the mitral valve is located. This disease causes defects in the return of blood to the left atrium, so the heart can’t provide blood to the whole body as it should. This disease can be treated with a low-sodium diet, restriction of exercise, diuretics and drugs.

Deafness

Deafness in one or both ears is common among Boston Terriers. Boston terriers with more than a third of their head or body white are more likely to give birth to deaf puppies.

Allergy

Allergy is a common disease among dogs. If this allergy is caused by the consumption of foods that the dog’s body reacts to when the disease can be cured by removing those substances from the dog’s diet. Contact allergies are caused by things that the dog’s body reacts to when touched, such as contact with bedding, flea powder, dog shampoo or other chemicals. You can identify these allergens and treat your dog’s disease by removing them.

Megaesophagus

This disease causes a defect in the structure of the oesophagus, which causes the dog to vomit undigested food. This type of vomiting doesn’t give any warning in advance and is different from normal vomiting.

Reverse sneeze

This disease is a health problem that occurs when nasal fluids drip into the dog’s soft palate. It can also happen when a dog puts something in his nose. Try to caress your dog’s throat when he has this problem so that he can keep calm and get rid of the disease quickly.

Nutrition

It is better to give your dog 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dog food per day, divided into two meals. The amount of food your dog eats depends on his age, structure, metabolism and activity level. Dogs, like humans, have real behaviours and their nutritional needs aren’t the same, and the quality of their food is also different. It’s better to feed your dog more nutritious food instead of filling his food bowl several times a day. Boston Terriers can overeat when eating, so you need to monitor their condition and make sure they aren’t overweight. They can also suffer from bloating, which may be related to their diet. To reduce this problem, it’s better to give them quality food.

Grooming

• Boston Terriers are very easy to groom. They need brushing and bathing with dry powder and a damp cloth once a week. Because these dogs have large and prominent eyes, you should wash their faces every day and check their eyes for redness or irritation.
• To prevent the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth, you should brush your teeth at least 2 or 3 times a week, but if you want your dog to avoid gum disease and bad breath, you need to do this every day.
• You should trim his nails once or twice a month. If you hear your dog’s nails dragging on the ground while walking, it means that they are too long and you need to trim them. Trimming the nails will help you avoid getting hurt when he jumps at you with enthusiasm.
• Look inside his mouth and look for signs of sores, itching, infection, redness, sensitivity to touch, or inflammation of the skin in the nose, mouth, and eyes while you’re grooming your Boston Terrier. The eye should be free of any redness or discharge. To avoid serious problems, it’s better to check on him once a week in all respects.

Keeping place 

The Boston Terrier is calm indoors and doesn’t need a yard. So he can live in a suitable apartment. Short walks and running in green spaces are suitable for him. Dogs of this breed need a lot of physical activity, but they are interested in being with their owner everywhere. The Boston Terrier is a light dog and can be easily carried.

Training 

As with all breeds, early socialization and puppy training classes are recommended for this breed. Socialization—gently exposing a puppy to a wide variety of people, places, and situations—will help him grow into a well-mannered adult. Treats can create a good motivation for training. Many Bostonians are quite sensitive. In their case, gentle corrections should be accompanied by warmth and praise.

Boston Terriers’ favourite games

The Boston Terrier has a small and muscular body and is also smart, intelligent and active. As we mentioned in the previous part, they love humans and their owners as well, and one of the hobbies of this breed is to be around their owner and spend time with him. One of their favourite games is having toys, in this regard, we must say that this breed is very happy to have toys and they can play with them for several hours. Also, one of their other recreations, which is very good and effective for daily activities, is short walks and running in the yard or green space. In this regard, we must say that this breed doesn’t need a lot of physical activity, but since he loves to spend time with his owner, he can take his dog for a short walk.

To wrap up

The Boston Terrier dog is an extremely good-natured, carefree and playful breed that loves to run, play and have fun. He has high intelligence, which makes him fun to keep and train. You just have to have enough time because he doesn’t like being alone at all. If you take this dog under your care, be sure to take care of his health and train him well so that his barking isn’t troublesome. To have a healthy and lively dog, you need to pay attention to nutrition, activity, health, grooming, etc. You can prevent the disease and have a healthy dog in this case. In all these steps, you can count on the specialized team of MishkaGrooming. Our experienced and precise groomers have carefully and accurately groomed your dogs, so they count the moments before the next session.