Boston Terrier Picture

In the Boston Terrier picture galleries of the 19th century, you’ll see fierce fighting dogs. The ancestors of the modern Boston Terriers were bred for pit fighting with other dogs. They were large, muscular, very strong, and aggressive to dogs. Nowadays, dogs of this breed lack the typical characteristics of pit fighters. They became smaller and more refined. Their personality changed to very friendly, affectionate, and playful.

Boston Terrier picture galleries feature both show and pet quality dogs. To learn about the typical appearance of the breed, you have to read the breed standard adopted by the AKC or other Kennel Club. The breed standard outlines a fixed idea of an “ideal” representative of the breed. Actually, there are no dogs that perfectly fit to the breed standard. According to the AKC breed standard, the Boston Terrier comes in three size varieties: under 15 pounds, between 15 and 20 pounds, and between 20 and 25 pounds in weight. The wither height of these dogs varies from 14 to 16 inches. Males and females look almost the same.

Boston Terrier picture galleries of purebred show quality dogs portray only bi-colored dogs with seal, brindle, or brown background and symmetrical white markings on the muzzle, chest and legs. Solid-colored, gray, and liver dogs without white spots are disqualified from the show ring. Boston Terriers should be well-balanced, with square body outlines. The proportion between the body length and the wither height should remain the same regardless the size of the dog. The head structure and facial expression are very important in this breed. Purebred Boston Terriers should have a short muzzle, large round eyes of a dark color, pointed ears, and square jaws with sound teeth meeting in a scissors bite.

Besides body structure and proportions, gait is also very important in this breed. When running, a Boston Terrier should convey the impression of determination, strength, and grace. The temperament of the Boston Terrier is of the utmost importance. There should be no aggression to dogs and humans in a show quality Boston. Trainability and intelligence are the innate features of the breed that you cannot see in a Boston Terrier picture.