Where to Find Boston Terrier Breeders

Boston Terrier breeders had to rename this breed due to an uproar in the late 1800's over the breed being referred to as the Bull Terrier. There was already a Bull Terrier Club and the Boston Terrier, which is descended from the now-extinct Old English Bulldog and the English White Terrier, was quite dissimilar in appearance and temperament. Still commonly called the Boston Bull, Boston Terriers are more closely related to their Bulldog ancestors than Terriers.

A Boston breeder, Robert C. Hopper, bred the first Boston Terriers with French Bulldogs to give the breed a smaller size and more affectionate demeanor. Traditional Bulldogs were bred to bait bulls and engage in dogfights. Mr. Hopper tried to breed out any aggressive tendencies to make the Boston Terrier a companion dog that could be kept in an apartment or home with a small yard. In 1893, the Boston Terrier became the first American breed to be registered by the American Kennel Club.
The Boston Terrier is also referred to as the American Gentleman due to the tuxedo-like markings on its coat. Boston Terriers may be black with white, brindle with white, brown with white or a red-black color called seal with white. Their coats are uniformly white on the muzzle, between the eyes, on a band around the neck, on the chest and halfway up the forelegs. This color pattern make the Boston Terrier appear to be wearing a white collar, shirt, and cuffs with a black suit jacket and coat tails. Besides being sturdy and dapper in appearance, the Boston Terrier is very intelligent and amusing. Boston Terrier breeders provide a solid foundation of discipline and training for dog buyers to build upon. Some owners say that their Boston Terriers can do thirty or more tricks, some as intricate as riding a skateboard!

Boston Terriers suffer from common genetic problems such as cataracts, a condition called cherry eye, deafness, allergies, curvature of the spine, respiratory issues and digestive problems. Because of the breed's short muzzle, dogs may reverse sneeze and snore loudly. Like their bulldog ancestors, Boston Terriers can also be very gassy, a surprising quality in an American Gentleman.
Good Boston Terrier breeders can be found in Boston (of course!), as well as many other cities and countries. Good places to start when researching where to buy a Boston Terrier include the Boston Terrier Club of America, the American Kennel Club, and local Boston Terrier rescue centers. There are many websites that promise next-day pets and overnight shipping of puppies, but these should be avoided. A purebred Boston Terrier should not be shipped. If possible, it should be bred and bought locally. Pet store puppies should also be avoided because these puppies have also been shipped and buyers receive no guarantee on their health or pedigree.

Boston Terrier buyers have a responsibility to thoroughly research Boston Terrier breeders. There are many illicit breeders working to make money with little regard to animal health, quality or care. Buyers should ask for references from respected breeders in their town or state. Local shelters may also be able to direct buyers to good Boston Terrier breeders.

Good Boston Terrier breeders interview buyers to make sure they can provide loving homes for Boston Terrier puppies. Boston Terrier information about breeders is provided in this article.