Boston Terrier Fun Facts

By Erin Bruce
• - 4/30/16

You'll love these 5 fun facts about America's pride and joy: the Boston Terrier. Boston Terriers make great pets due to their pleasant dispositions.

(1 of 5): Boston Terriers were the first breed to ever be developed in America. In fact, the state of Massachusetts claims them as their “state dog” because they were first developed there.

 (2 of 5): Due to their pleasant dispositions and tuxedo-looking black and white fur, these dogs have been nicknamed “The American Gentleman.”

 

(3 of 5): Due to common ancestral background, Boston Terriers are often mistaken for French Bulldogs. One easy way to tell them apart is by their ears. Terriers have pointed ears while Bulldogs have rounded ones.

 

(4 of 5): Boston Terriers are not actually part of the Terrier family, despite their misleading name.

 

(5 of 5): Originally, Boston Terriers were bred to be fighting dogs, some weighing over 40 pounds. However, as dog fighting fell out of style, the breed adapted to become smaller as they are today.