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Taking your New Puppy Home
The arrival of a new puppy is an exciting time for any household, however; you need to beware! Your new addition to the family will quickly develop a taste for the center stage. It won’t take long for you, and your family to learn that your new family member equals lots of time and attention. Our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class is specially designed to help you, and your new puppy get started off on the, “Right Paw.”
From the time you bring your new puppy into your home, it is your responsibility to help him settle in and fit into your household routine. Your nurturing and guidance will determine what path his life takes and what type of dog he will become. During puppyhood you play the lead role and are responsible for shaping the character, temperament and behavior habits that your dog will carry throughout his life. Your puppy’s future depends upon you and your dedication to his training.
Some new puppy owners act like they never expected their puppy to poop on the floor, and some actually act shocked when it happens. Please remember that new puppies, poop, bark, chew, dig, cry and demand your attention, depending upon their age, every 3 – 4 hrs. The general rule of thumb, for potty breaks, is the puppy’s age + 1. This means that a 8 week old puppy = 2 months +1 =3. So an 8 week old puppy will need to be taken out to go potty every 3 hrs. That’s the bad news. The good news is that every month you gain 1 hour.
If you’re anything like me you probably just want to get your puppy off to the best possible start in life, and also set them up to thrive as adult dogs. Early puppy socialization and puppy training are the keys to your success as a dog owner.
Bringing a young pup into our lives is a big responsibility and commitment to fulfill. Our puppies have a long list of requirements and deadlines that must be met for their well-being and longevity. Tasks like puppy house training, crate training, puppy socialization, leash training and basic obedience need to be addressed right from the very start.
About Boston Terrier
History of the Breed
The Boston Terrier originates from the United States of America. The breed has been around since the year 1870, when a man named Robert C. Hooper bought a dog named ‘Hooper’s Judge’. Hooper’s Judge was a cross between an English Bulldog and an English White Terrier.
Over time the breed was bred down in size and in 1893 they gained recognition with the American Kennel Club.
In 1889, about thirty people from the Boston area organized the American Bull Terrier Club. Dogs known as “Round Heads” or “Bull Terriers” were bred and exhibited by these people. Bull Terrier breeders objected that these crosses were not Terriers and Bulldog breeders objected because they were not Bulldogs. In 1891 the name was changed to the Boston Terrier Club of America, (BTCA) and a standard was written. In 1893 the breed was accepted by the American Kennel Club.
By 1915 the breed was stabilized and had become the most popular in the country. They were number one in registrations in 1919, 1920 and 1930. The Breed remained in the Top Ten until 1960, but have slipped steadily since that time.
This Breed has become refined and standardized, has this intelligent and spunky little dog is a fitting representative of the spirit of independence from Boston Commons.
Breed Selector Tool – is the Boston Terrier the right breed for you?
Is the Boston Terrier the right breed for you and your family?
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Check Your Boston Terrier’s Temperament
Training your Boston Terrier will be fast, easy and simple, if you know whether your Dog is aggressive, docile or friendly. Use this Free Dog Personality Test to peek into how your Boston Terrier’s mind works.
Boston Terrier Calorie Calculator
Do you know how many calories your Boston Terrier needs every day and how many cups of food you should be giving it every day? Click here to use our Boston Terrier Calorie Calculator.
Description of the Dog
The Breed is a well proportioned dog which has a small, compact build. The ears are fairly large and erect, and they have extremely short tails as well as a short muzzle. The muzzle does not contain any wrinkles and the breed has an alert and intelligent expression.
Coat
The coat colors vary but white seems to be constantly present with black, seal, brindle, or a combination of all of the mentioned colors. Overall the seal color is the most common and it is described as a black color with red highlights which appear when they are out in bright sunlight. White generally always should cover the chest, the band of the neck, half way up the forelegs, the muzzle, and up to the hocks on the rear legs. If the dog is to be showed, then symmetrical markings are often preferred.
The Breeds have very short, smooth-haired coats, which means they require less care than many breeds.
Height: Both males and females measure 15-17 inches.
Weight
Weight is divided by classes as follows:
Under 15 pounds;
15 pounds and under 20 pounds;
20 pounds and;
Not to exceed 25 pounds.