Since Bostons have respiratory problems caused by their shortened muzzles, trainers should avoid methods that rely on collar tugs to force the dog into position and instead use praise, toys, and treats to guide the dog into position. The Boston Terrier Club of America health committee is collecting data on breed health problems to help eliminate these problems as much as possible, but the potential for their occurrence in the breed makes it essential that potential buyers shop carefully for a breeder. Buying a puppy of unknown parentage from a pet shop or a newspaper ad can bring years of heartache. On the other hand, buying from a breeder who screens adult dogs for diseases before breeding and studies pedigrees to weed out dogs with problems is more likely to result in healthy puppies and long-lived adult dogs. Healthy Bostons don t need lots of exercise but enjoy walks and games of fetch.
Puppies have high energy, but adult dogs are mellow and enjoy lap time.
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