Pros and Cons of Boston Terriers

Pros and Cons of Boston Terriers are listed below that you may want to consider about before owning a boston terrier  or in other words bringing home a boston terrier puppy. If you want to find answer for question: “should i get a boston terrier?” this post may help you.

Pros of Boston Terriers

• Boston Terrier is a better guard dog then doberman, she is def braver then him
• This terrier points and hunts better than german shorthair pointer
• She retrieves balls and toys better than most retrievers
• Boston Terrier is an amazing swimmer and loves water more than some labs
• She rarely barks
• Boston Terrier  loves everyone and its funny how she gets upset if a person walking by does not acknowlege here…
• She also is so amazing with litle children when she was 5 months old i started taking her to hospitals as a therapy dog and she just cuddles in bed with patients and makes their day…she didnt even have any therapy dog training she just was so well behaved.
• She is the one of the best cuddler dog.
• She has short hair so minimal shedding and does not irritate my moms allergies.
• Apartment Friendly: Boston Terriers are good to  own them in apatment because they are apartment friendly.
• Grooming: Effortless: The Boston Terrier requires minimal grooming.
• Drooling tendency: The Boston Terrier has a low drooling tendency.
• Mouthiness: Boston Terriers have lower than average tendency for nipping, chewing, play-biting, or herding people.
• Adaptability: Boston Terriers  are very adaptive to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
• Cat Friendly: Boston Terriers are very cat-friendly dogs.
• Dog Friendly: Boston Terriers are very dog-friendly dogs.
• Senior Citizens Friendly: Boston Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
• Naural Birth: Most Boston Terriers can have a natural birth, but some need help.

Cons of Boston Terriers

Here are list of cons of owning Boston Terriers:

• Boston Terriers are inside dogs, they shouldn’t be kept outdoors even during the day in mild temps.Do not think all dogs can be outside dogs.
• These pups have a hard time regulating body temperature due to their breathing structure, head structure and thin hair. They can have issues in extreme hot or cold temps, so they should be monitored closely in the summer and clothed (sweaters/jackets) in the winter.
• They are very high energy, so they need a lot of mental stimulation and physical exercise or they can become destructive. If you work all day and come home expecting your dog to hang out on the couch with you then consider another breed.
• Boston Terriers are an intelligent breed, which is good, but can be bad too cause they will figure out how to get what they want.
• These dogs are people oriented, they like to please their people. They are in your face, pushy dogs with big personality. Most are kissers/lickers, so if you don’t want a dogs tongue in your mouth you might not want this breed lol. They are jumpers and they will jump on you, kids, guests, it’s a hard thing to break.
• They have a rough play style, can be too mouthy and rough for young kids and other breeds of dogs. They have been called mini-boxers due to their similiar traits, bog dog in a little body mentality. They can destroy toys very quickly.
• There are some health concerns…these pups do best on a high quality grain free diet, they can have sensitive systems and are know to be gassy/stinky. Some need their butts wiped after a potty due to the tail structure. Food sensitivities and environmental allergies are fairly common.
• Their can be problems with their breathing structures which could need surgery to correct, called Brachycephalic Syndrome. Their eyes can have issues, also ears. They can have back/spine problems and knee problems.
• She is gassy but it is tolerable
• Hypoallergenic: Boston Terriers  are not hypoallergenic that is why they are not good choice for allergy sufferers .
• Impulse to Wander or Roam: Boston Terriers like to explore around that is why they have high wanderlust potential,
• Tolerates Being Left Alone: Boston Terriers do not like being left alone, they do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
• Office Friendly: Boston Terrier is not office friendly.
• Good For First Time Owners: Boston Terriers are not good for first time owners.

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