Boston Terrier

A Boston Terrier
Photo: Andreas Schlaugat, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Non-Sporting Group
AKC RecognizedFamily-friendly
📏 Size
Small
⚖️ Weight
5 - 11 kg
🕐 Lifespan
11 - 13 years
🌍 Origin
USA
🐕 Shedding
Low
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
moderate
Exercise: 1–1.5 hrs a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.

Good to know

  • Tuxedo companion: originally from Boston, they are lively, friendly companions that adapt well to city and apartment life.
  • Watch the weather: their short face makes them sensitive to heat and humidity, and their thin coat means they may need a jacket in the cold.
  • Low-maintenance coat: the short, smooth coat sheds little and needs only occasional brushing.
  • Eager and playful: they are bright and usually keen to please, so short, fun, reward-based training sessions work well.

Getting out with a Boston Terrier

Daily walks and some play keep them content. A mix of park time and easy trails suits them.

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