| The Boston Terrier, formerly the American Bull
Terrier, derives from a crossbred Bulldog/Terrier that
was imported into the United States from Britain in
1865. Barnard's Tom, the first example of the breed
with the desired screw tail, was bred in Boston,
Massachusetts, and registered with the American
Kennel Club in 1893. The breed takes its name from
the city where it was developed.
The Boston Terrier is a lively, intelligent dog and
a loving pet. It is easy to look after and requires little
grooming. However, it is difficult to obtain a show
specimen with the right markings-ideally, a white
muzzle, even a white blaze over the head and down
the collar, breast, and forelegs below the elbows.
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