If you are hoping to find a good family dog that you can love with all your heart, you need not look any further than the “American Gentleman”. The Boston Terrier is a favorite among most people because they are dogs that adjust well to pretty much any environment as long as you put forth a little effort with them. However, you will want to choose toys for them wisely and check out a few dog toy tests to make sure that they can last.
Boston Terrier Personality
These dogs are very lively and could have easily written the book on playfulness. They love to play ball and will for as long as you are willing to throw it and may even “attack” it when you aren’t. They are friendly and enjoy being with their owner. However, you should expect them to “bond” with one member of the family, while being polite toward others. When they bond with you, they will be in tune with your every emotion and know when you are happy, sad, angry, etc. and adjust accordingly to your moods. They are ideal for elderly owners, but also work well in homes with children as long as you socialize them early in their life so that they are used to keeping up with a child. They also work well in apartments as long as you are willing to play with them and provide toys for them.
A Playful Breed
Boston Terriers were once raised as fighting dogs, but they were never quite cut out for it. They overall prefer to be lovers, not fighters. They love their owner and they love their toys. Their life is not complete without them both. They tend to suffer from separation anxiety when their human goes away. This can often lead to a lot of scratching and chewing. Often their toys are the ones that will be chewed and scratched, if they have them available. Otherwise, it could end up being your shoes or anything else that you would prefer he not touch. It isn’t that they are trying to be bad, but they need to be with their owner and love to play. They are very prone to destruction when it comes to their toys. This means that their toys need to be safe for them and very durable to ensure that it is a good choice for your beloved “gentleman”.
Is the Boston Terrier Right for You?
These dogs are great dogs, according to virtually every pet owner out there. However, they do have some issues. Stubbornness is somewhat common, though most of them simply want to play and relax with their master. You also have to worry about some very common health issues since their eyes bug out a little and their lower jaw is smaller than their upper. They do snore, which may make them bad for very light sleepers. They are slow to housebreak, so you have to be willing to crate train for several months. They are very gassy dogs because of the way their mouth forms and the fact that they tend to take in a lot of air when they eat. Their playfulness is also a drawback for some owners because these dogs need activity daily. If you work all day and have a busy night life as well, you may not have the time to devote to their need for activity.