A *Boston Terrier* puppy.
**Boston Terriers** are a dog breed. They are considered to be one of the few American breeds as they can trace their origins to Boston, Massachusetts. It's hard to believe that these comical, family friendly dogs were originally bred to be ferocious pit-fighting dogs tracing their ancestors to an English Bulldog and the now extinct English White Terrier. 

They are usually very small, but can also be bred as medium sized dogs. They are considered to be cute dogs and are getting ever more popular. They are in many commercials and many celebrities have them.

Boston Terriers are a smart breed of dogs. They can be extremely hyperactive, but overall are well behaved with training. Their excitement and enthusiasm is a perk of their personality. They are compactly built with short, round heads, short tails, but strong limbs. They have a smooth coat, with colors of brindle, seal brown or black and evenly marked with white.

Boston Terriers are inside dogs that love affection. This breed is balanced with being independent (sometimes stubborn) and affectionate and wanting attention from humans. They require very little work when a part of a family and they are good dogs for children. 

Caring for a Boston Terrier requires little work. With a short coat, Bostons might need a bath every one to two weeks. Brushing is not necessary although it helps remove loose hair and reduces shedding. Bostons love rawhides (a chewy animal skin) and other chew toys that help with keeping their teeth healthy. Brushing your dog's teeth is recommended by vets for any breed. Boston Terriers do have sensitive stomachs and will eat grass when their stomach is upset but for the most part, this breed does not have restrictions on what they can eat. 

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Terriers by FCI section |
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| Large and medium-sized Terriers | Brazilian Terrier **·**  Jagdterrier **·** Airedale Terrier **·** Bedlington Terrier **·** Border TerrierFox Terrier (Smooth) **·** Fox Terrier (Wire) **·** Lakeland Terrier **·** Manchester TerrierParson Russell Terrier **·** Welsh Terrier **·** Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier **·** Irish TerrierKerry Blue Terrier **·** Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier |
| Small-sized Terriers | Australian Terrier **·** Jack Russell Terrier **·** Cairn Terrier **·** Dandie Dinmont TerrierNorfolk Terrier **·** Norwich Terrier **·** Scottish Terrier **·** Sealyham Terrier **·** Skye TerrierWest Highland White Terrier **·** Nihon Teria **·** Ceský Teriér |
| Bull type Terriers | Bull Terrier (Standard) **·** Miniature Bull Terrier **·** Staffordshire Bull Terrier **·** American Staffordshire Terrier |
| Toy Terriers | Australian Silky Terrier **·** English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) **·** Russkiy Toy **·** Yorkshire Terrier |
| Not categorized by FCI as Terrier(may be in another Group, or not recognised) | American Hairless Terrier **·** Australian Silky Terrier **·** Boston TerrierDutch Smoushond **·** English Toy Terrier **·** Irish Staffordshire TerrierMiniature Fox Terrier **·** Old English Terrier **·** Patterdale TerrierPit Bull Terrier **·** Plummer Terrier **·** Rat Terrier **·** Russian Black TerrierSporting Lucas Terrier **·** Teddy Roosevelt Terrier **·** Tenterfield Terrier **·** Tibetan TerrierToy Fox Terrier **·** Toy Manchester Terrier |