A Bull Terrier
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The Boston Terrier: An All American by Wendy Caples
The history of the Boston Terrier parallels the history of the new Americans descended from European colonists. In the 1800′s, new America was trying to find their own identity not only in their place in the world, but in their own homes. They wanted to take the best of the European dogs they were familiar with, but change it a bit to make the dog breed more American like they were. They wanted a companion in the home.
Dogs were already well established in North America by the time the very first European settlers arrived. However, anything having to do with the Native Americans was seen as shocking, savage and unfamiliar. So the Native American dogs, along with their owners, were ostracized from new America. Boston was one of the biggest shipping towns in New America, and still had close ties to Europe. Therefore, the Boston Terrier came from predominately European bulldog lines.
There were dogs already in North America living with the Native Americans, but they were not the kind of dogs the European colonists were used to. Also, the Native American dogs were still half-wild and independent. The young country of America, although proud of their American-ness, also yearned for some of the comforts of the old country. One of these comforts was for a companion dog based on Bulldog stock.
No matter what kind of bitch Hooper’s Judge was put to, the puppies took on mostly his characteristics and not hers. Nobody spayed or neutered their dogs back then, as there was usually a need for more dogs, and no sign of the pet overpopulation problem of today. Also, veterinary medicine for dogs was pretty primitive back then. Soon, the Boston Bull Terrier was known outside of Boston.
Eventually, the determined Boston breeders got the dog they wanted. This Boston Bull Terrier or Boston Bull was about fifteen to twenty five pounds, had a naturally short tail and had an evenly proportioned amount of white with the colors black, seal or brindle.
Smaller dogs were favored and kept in the breeding program. The Boston Terrier became a familiar sight in the fashionable homes of the North East as early as 1889.
The breed as we recognize it today wasn’t seen until about 1900. That was when top breeders formally set down their breed standard. Although there were strict physical standards for a Boston Terrier to make it in the show ring, there were also strict standards on temperament.
Despite all of the generations of fighting dogs in him, a Boston Terrier is more inclined to run away than pick a fight.
About the author: Wendy Caples is a passionate lover of the Boston Terrier and has a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Boston Terrier. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Boston Terrier Training plus a whole lot more.
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/The-Boston-Terrier–An-All-American/341267
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Kennel Club Dog Pillows – Breeds A thru I $19.95 |
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If It’s Not a Bull Terrier It’s Just Dog Decals CS468 $4.49 |
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If It’s Not a Bull Terrier It’s Just Dog Decals CS468 $4.99 |
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Life is Merrier With a Bull Terrier Dog Decals CS468 $4.49 |
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Life is Merrier With a Bull Terrier Dog Decals CS468 $4.99 |
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