Pikos
= the owner of the breeding from Gdansk. Every time when my uncle
came to visit us he took his poppy ''girl'' with him. I can remember
that there was no ending playing with that dog. It was a very lively
and energetic creature. Its high intelligence and friendly attitude
towards us caused that we promised ourselves that one day we are
going to have one. To find a proper girl dog wasn't easy Boston
Terrier is very rare breed and not popular in Poland yet and that
makes the price for poppies so high. But the love to that particular
kind of dogs wan and we bought one from Mrs Alina Krzeszowska ''Alikana''
breed. From the very first moment we have loved the poppy. Now we
know that one Boston at home is not enough. As we mentioned earlier
the breeding in Poland is very rare. We would like to introduce to
everybody visiting our website what exactly Boston Terrier is. We
also hope that the lovers group of that kind of dogs will grow not
only in Poland but all over the world.
The Boston Terrier breed originated around 1870, when Robert C.
Hooper of Boston purchased a dog known as Hooper's Judge, who was of
a Bull and Terrier type lineage. Judge's specific lineage is unknown,
however, Hooper's Judge is either directly related to the original
Bull and Terrier breeds of the 1700s and early 1800s, or Judge is
the result of modern English Bulldog's being crossed into terrier's
created in the 1860s for show purposes, like the White English
Terrier. Judge weighed over 30 pounds (13.5 kilos). Their offspring
interbred with one or more French Bulldogs, providing the foundation
for the Boston Terrier. Bred down in size from pit-fighting dogs of
the Bull and Terrier types, the Boston Terrier originally weighed up
to 44 pounds (20 kg.) (Olde Boston Bulldogge). The breed was first
shown in Boston in 1870. By 1889 the breed had become sufficiently
popular in Boston that fanciers formed the American Bull Terrier
Club, but this proposed name for the breed was not well received by
the Bull Terrier Fanciers. The breed's nickname, "roundheads", was
similarly inappropriate. Shortly after, at the suggestion of James
Watson (a noted writer and authority), the club changed its name to
the Boston Terrier Club and in 1893 it was admitted to membership in
the American Kennel Club. In 1893, the American Kennel Club (AKC)
admitted the Boston Terrier breed and gave the club membership
status, making it the first US breed to be recognized. It is one of
a small number of breeds to have originated in the United States.
The Boston Terrier was the first non-sporting dog bred in the US. In
the early years, the color and markings were not very important, but
by the 1900s the breed's distinctive markings and color were written
into the standard, becoming an essential feature. Terrier only in
name, the Boston Terrier has lost most of its ruthless desire for
mayhem, preferring the company of humans, although some males will
still challenge other dogs if they feel their territory is being
invaded. Boston Terriers were particularly popular during the 1920s
in the US.
Coat and color
Male
Boston Terrier with typical black and white coat. The Boston Terrier
is characteristically marked with white in proportion to either
black, brindle, seal, or a combination of the three. Seal is a color
specifically used to describe Boston Terriers and is defined as a
black color with red highlights when viewed in the sun or bright
light. If all other qualities are identical, brindle is the
preferred color according to most breed standards. Ideally, white
should cover its chest, muzzle, band around the neck, half way up
the forelegs, up to the hocks on the rear legs, and a white blaze
between but not touching the eyes. In show dogs, symmetrical
markings are preferred. Due to the Boston Terrier's markings
resembling formal wear, in addition to its refined and pleasant
personality, the breed is commonly referred to as the "American
Gentleman."
Temperament
Boston
Terriers are mainly hyper, friendly, and rambunctious dogs. They
have very strong, lovable, unforgettable personalities. They need
owners that can keep up with the alert, loud temperament of this
dog. Bostons can range in temperaments from those that are eager to
please their master to those that are more stubborn. Both can be
easily trained given a patient and assertive owner. While originally
bred for fighting, they were later down bred for companionship. The
modern Boston Terrier can be gentle, alert, expressive, and
well-mannered. Many still retain the spunky attitude of the typical
terrier. Be aware of much dominance, especially toward other dogs
and domesticated animals. It must be noted however, that they are
not considered terriers by the American Kennel Club, but are part of
the non-sporting group. Boston Terrier is something of a misnomer.
They were originally a cross-breed between the Old English Bulldog
and the English White Terrier. Both of these breeds are now extinct.
Some Bostons enjoy having another one for companionship. Both
females and males generally bark only when necessary. Having been
bred as a companion dog, they enjoy being around people, and, if
properly socialized, get along well with children, the elderly,
other canines, and non-canine pets. Some Boston Terriers are very
cuddly, while others are more independent.
Pikos
= the owner of the breeding from Gdansk. Every time when my uncle
came to visit us he took his poppy ''girl'' with him. I can remember
that there was no ending playing with that dog. It was a very lively
and energetic creature. Its high intelligence and friendly attitude
towards us caused that we promised ourselves that one day we are
going to have one. To find a proper girl dog wasn't easy Boston
Terrier is very rare breed and not popular in Poland yet and that
makes the price for poppies so high. But the love to that particular
kind of dogs wan and we bought one from Mrs Alina Krzeszowska ''Alikana''
breed. From the very first moment we have loved the poppy. Now we
know that one Boston at home is not enough. As we mentioned earlier
the breeding in Poland is very rare. We would like to introduce to
everybody visiting our website what exactly Boston Terrier is. We
also hope that the lovers group of that kind of dogs will grow not
only in Poland but all over the world.
Male
Boston Terrier with typical black and white coat. The Boston Terrier
is characteristically marked with white in proportion to either
black, brindle, seal, or a combination of the three. Seal is a color
specifically used to describe Boston Terriers and is defined as a
black color with red highlights when viewed in the sun or bright
light. If all other qualities are identical, brindle is the
preferred color according to most breed standards. Ideally, white
should cover its chest, muzzle, band around the neck, half way up
the forelegs, up to the hocks on the rear legs, and a white blaze
between but not touching the eyes. In show dogs, symmetrical
markings are preferred. Due to the Boston Terrier's markings
resembling formal wear, in addition to its refined and pleasant
personality, the breed is commonly referred to as the "American
Gentleman."
Boston
Terriers are mainly hyper, friendly, and rambunctious dogs. They
have very strong, lovable, unforgettable personalities. They need
owners that can keep up with the alert, loud temperament of this
dog. Bostons can range in temperaments from those that are eager to
please their master to those that are more stubborn. Both can be
easily trained given a patient and assertive owner. While originally
bred for fighting, they were later down bred for companionship. The
modern Boston Terrier can be gentle, alert, expressive, and
well-mannered. Many still retain the spunky attitude of the typical
terrier. Be aware of much dominance, especially toward other dogs
and domesticated animals. It must be noted however, that they are
not considered terriers by the American Kennel Club, but are part of
the non-sporting group. Boston Terrier is something of a misnomer.
They were originally a cross-breed between the Old English Bulldog
and the English White Terrier. Both of these breeds are now extinct.
Some Bostons enjoy having another one for companionship. Both
females and males generally bark only when necessary. Having been
bred as a companion dog, they enjoy being around people, and, if
properly socialized, get along well with children, the elderly,
other canines, and non-canine pets. Some Boston Terriers are very
cuddly, while others are more independent.