Boston Terrier
Boston Terrier should be that of a lively, highly intelligent, smooth-coated, short-headed, compactly built, short-tailed dog of medium station, of brindle colour and evenly marked with white.
Height
Less than 20"
Shedding
Light
Activity
High
Life Span
Greater than 13 Years
Not exceeding 25 lb(11 kg), divided by classes as follows: lightweight, under 15 lb(7 kg); middleweight, 15 lb and under 20 lb(7-9 kg); heavyweight, 20 lb. and not over 25 lb(9-11 kg).
Doctor's Advice
Intelligent, playful and good with kids, Bostons are clowns – but they can also be stubborn! Patellar Luxation (loose kneecaps) is a common problem that sometimes requires surgical correction.