Buyer question
Is a Boston Terrier good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Boston Terrier 5 out of 5 for beginners (easy, adaptable).
Source: the Boston Terrier page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Boston Terrier in the Animal Library
The detail
Bred in Boston from bulldog and terrier crosses, the Boston Terrier is a small, lively and friendly companion nicknamed the American Gentleman. It adapts well to apartments and families but has a short muzzle and prominent eyes that need care.
- Temperament
- Friendly, lively, bright
- Best fit
- Apartments, families
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Eager, a bit stubborn)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Walks and play daily)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Quick weekly wipe)
What to weigh
Bostons snore, overheat and are prone to eye injuries from their prominent eyes. Some are gassy and a few are stubborn to house-train. Otherwise they are among the easiest small breeds.