Size

5 to 11 kg

Temperament

The Boston Terrier has a kind, even temperament and is active, intelligent, and affectionate. However, they have a tendency to be stubborn, therefore during training, tenacity and consistency are necessary considerations. 

The Boston Terrier needs early socialization, or exposure to a wide variety of people, sights, noises, and experiences, when they are young, much like every other dog.

In order to guarantee that your Boston puppy develops into a well-rounded dog, socialization is important.

Grooming

The grooming of Boston Terriers is simple. They should be given a thorough weekly brushing with a hard bristle brush, a dry, powder shampoo, and a damp cloth, or an occasional bath as needed.

You need to wash their faces every day and look for any signs of redness or irritation in their eyes. 

Despite the fact that they do shed, it is not excessive and may be easily managed by routine brushing. 

In order to get rid of tartar formation and the bacteria inside their mouths, brush your Boston Terrier's teeth at least twice or three times every week.

Behavior with children and other pets

Due to their sweet natures and outgoing attitudes, Boston Terriers get along well with children. They will be lively enough to match a child's active play but not too little and delicate. The ideal playmates for children are Boston Terriers, given they have been socialized and trained appropriately. 

They usually get along with other dogs and cats as well, with proper training.

Health concerns

The kneecaps may temporarily slip out of position due to luxating patellas. 

Upper airway anomalies known as brachycephalic syndrome are frequently observed in dogs with flat faces. includes enlarged soft palate and narrower nasal passages. 

In comparison to their smaller hind halves and pelvic bones, Boston Terriers have fairly broad shoulders. This may indicate that individuals have difficulties giving birth naturally and frequently require a caesarean section. 

Hemevertebrae are abnormalities of the spinal bones that put pressure on the spinal cord and cause paralysis, incontinence, and a loss of function in the hindlimbs. 

Atopy: Skin damage and itching from hypersensitivity to particular allergens. 

Cushing's syndrome (Hyperadrenocorticism) is a hormonal condition that causes excessive cortisol production.

When atypical tear secretion or tear chemistry takes place, one or both eyes may have keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also referred to as dry eye. The eye gets excessively dry as a result, raising the possibility of infections and ulceration. 

Cherry eye (third eyelid ), which typically affects younger canines and is treated medically, is characterized by curling inward or outward of the base of the gland's cartilage.

You may have noticed that your dog's third eyelid, a triangle structure in the inner corners of the eyes, occasionally partially covers the eye. It has a tear gland and a t-shaped cartilage that serves as support.

The third eyelid is crucial for both producing tears and protecting the surface of the eye. It is sometimes referred to as the haw and the nictitating membrane (or membrane nictitans).

Life expectancy

11 to 13 years