COLORED BOSTON TERRIER TRUTHS

tHE TRUTH ABOUT COLOR HISTORY, THE STANDARD, AND HOW FADS AFFECT THE BOSTON TERRIER breed

THE FIRST QUESTION ON EVERYONE'S MIND IS, "ARE THEY PUREBRED"? CLICK HERE FOR A general EXPLANATION. eXPLORE THE ENTIRE SITE FOR THE HISTORY AND FACTS SURROUNDING THIS FAD, AS WELL AS FACTS ABOUT THE BOSTON TERRIER BREED

THE BOSTON TERRIER STANDARD
This is the complete Boston Terrier Standard as put forth by the parent club The Boston Terrier Club Of America and supported by The American Kennel Club.
BOSTON TERRIER HISTORY
Explore some interesting facts about the Boston, their start as the first American made breed, some common misconceptions, and the history of color in the breed.

ALLOWED COLORS

The Boston Terrier Standard is very clear about colors for the breed. There is some variation between the shades and amount of brindle but all require black pigment and this page shows you examples of those subtle variations.
DISQUALIFIED COLORS
Learn the facts about what coat colors are and are not accepted for the Boston Terrier, and how breeding these dogs affects the breed overall. Learn the difference between naturally occurring color and introduced color.

CORRECT EXPRESSION

Breed type and expression separates the Boston from many other breeds. Described as the "God Love It" expression by Vincent Perry, the deep dark eyes of the Boston are a hallmark of the breed.

DAMAGE TO THE BREED

This page discusses the long term effects of fad breeding and why breeders should not be ignoring the qualities required by the Boston Terrier Standard.
Additional Facts About The Boston Terrier and Its History

  • Can Boston Terriers Have Long Hair?

  • Are Merle Bostons Purebred?

  • Can Boston Terriers Have Long Tails?

  • Are Boston Terriers With Longer Noses Healthier?

  • Did Bostons Used To Be 40-50 Pounds?

  • Is There Anything Wrong With White Headed or Blue Eyed Bostons?

  • Were Boston Terriers Fighting dogs?

were the first bostons larger?
Were Bostons Fighting Dogs?
are longer noses healthier?
can bostons have long tails?
Can Bostons Have Long HAir?
Can merle bostons be purebred?
what's wrong with white heads and blue eyes?

resources and suggested history reading

By Edward Axtell - Copyright 1910
By Josephine Z. Rhine - Copyright 1932

the dog book - vol.2 chXXXVIII pg521-534

By James Watson - 1905

The Boston Terrier

J.V. Mott - Copyright 1906
By Vincent Perry - Copy right 1928
By E.J. Rousuck - Copyright 1926

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