Boston Terrier
The dapper 'American Gentleman', a tuxedo-marked companion first bred in Boston — and a breed whose ratings are as tidy as its markings.
The temperament sheet
Little on this sheet needs a warning label. Energy is moderate: daily walks and a game or two meet the requirement in full. Tolerance for time alone is moderate — with a settled routine, reasonable hours apart are workable, though company is plainly the preference.
With children the rating is good, and as a first dog the answer is yes: the matcher offers the Boston Terrier to newcomers gladly. A flat suits it, which keeps the space question simple for town households.
The practical side
- Size: small. A compact companion that fits most homes and most laps.
- Grooming: low. The tuxedo needs no valet — a light routine keeps it presentable.
- Shedding: low. The famous markings stay largely on the dog.
- Barking: quiet. A restrained voice, used sparingly.
The sheet is not the dog
Ratings summarise a breed; they do not describe your dog. The individual Boston Terrier outranks its breed sheet on every line, and meeting the dog itself outranks everything else here.