Boston Terrier Board and Forum

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6 Topics | 7 Comments | 1,105 Views Boston Terrier Birthday Wishes Forum Celebrate your Boston's birthday - post a birthday wish and share party pics.

52 Topics | 58 Comments | 6,862 Views Boston Terrier Breeding Forum Questions and answers related to Boston Terrier breeding. Please, no 'want ads' for stud services, breeding partners, etc..

117 Topics | 262 Comments | 22,482 Views Characteristics & Behavior of Boston Terriers Forum Discussion forum for questions related to characteristics of Bostons and behavior issues.

44 Topics | 18 Comments | 10,269 Views Boston Terrier Forum on Diet Discussion about Boston Terrier diet, dog foods, and feeding schedules. Post your questions or comments, or read what others have shared.

32 Topics | 74 Comments | 3,997 Views Boston Terrier Ears Forum This is the place for information on Boston Terrier ears, including floppy vs. erect ears, cropping, and timeframes for when they will stand their own.

35 Topics | 46 Comments | 8,690 Views Boston Terrier Eyes Forum Bostons are known for their big expressive eyes. The prominence of their eyes also makes them susceptible to a number of conditions. Post your questions or comments, or read what others have shared about Boston Terrier eye issues.

13 Topics | 42 Comments | 3,720 Views Boston Terrier Gas Forum Bostons are known to be gassy at times. Find out from other visitors how they have helped minimize gas problems in their Bostons. Or, commiserate with others about your 'stinky' Boston.

19 Topics | 72 Comments | 6,905 Views Boston Terrier Weight Forum What's a normal weight for a Boston Terrier? Is your Boston over or undersized? Discussion here about weight, size and shape of Boston Terriers.

122 Topics | 323 Comments | 23,225 Views General Boston Terrier Health Forum General health concerns about your Boston that aren't addressed elsewhere in the forums? Post your questions or comments, or read what others have shared on a variety of health topics such as allergies, skin conditions, and more.

10 Topics | 26 Comments | 1,517 Views Luxating Patella Forum Discussion about diagnosis and treatment of patellar luxation in Bostons. Get information from other owners who have dealt with this condition.

36 Topics | 64 Comments | 7,971 Training a Boston Terrier Forum Boston Terrier training discussion including agility, housetraining, and basic command training.

11 Topics | 44 Comments | 259 Views Boston Terrier Memorial Forum The loss of a pet can be very difficult. Get resources for coping with pet loss, post a memorial page for your Boston Terrier, or offer support to an owner who has recently lost their Boston.

2 Topics | 1 Comments | 5,530 Views Boston Terrier News & Events Forum Have exciting Boston Terrier news to share? Participating in a Boston Terrier meetup? This is the place to share that info, and to see what's happening with other Boston owners.

68 Topics | 140 Comments | 3,399 Viws Show & Tell Forum Show and Tell - brag about your Boston here on the Boston Terrier Board - post your pics, and share your stories.

4 month old Boston help plz   My baby boy is 4 month male Boston. He has Been eating and drinking fine till today. Today he hasn't drank or eaten at all and has been asleep all day...

Someone please help! My 16 year old boston terrier is having problems!  I have had Cricket (Boston terrier) for 16 years, I got her as a puppy. Lately she has been acting very strange. She has a huge mass on her hind leg, she...

Leaving my dog home alone  I have a 15 month old female boston terrier. Right now she is home alone during the day with my mother in law coming mid day to take her out. This has...

Boston terrier has round red cyst-like bump on lip?  Was biopsied yesterday...developed overnight one week ago..is this cancer??? so stressed/worried!!...

HELP! 12 year old Boston recently started urinating all ove the house.  Our 12 year old Boston who was totally house trained recently started urinating NONSTOP all over the house no matter how much we take him out. Took him...

HELP! 12 year old Boston recently started urinating all ove the house.  Our 12 year old Boston who was totally house trained recently started urinating NONSTOP all over the house no matter how much we take him out. Took him...

Help with Ginger the Boston Terrier's Hospital Stay  Please help with Ginger's hospital stay that saved her life! https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/6NJ92 I noticed one day my 8 month old Boston Terrier was...

Boston Terrier Salivates  My 1 yr and a half boston loves to sneak under the covers at night. She gets too warm and comes out salivating. She gets cooled off and goes right back...

Truly TINY Bostons  You see sites that say they breed Tea Cup Bostons, but are there really tea cup Boston Terriers? Yes & No? According to AKC, Bostons do come in several...

curious about boston crosses.  My boston terrier just passed away. We loved her personality but my husband had trouble with the snoring and farting. We were wondering if the Boston Terrier...

Hair loss in elderly Boston Terrier  Our little Boston named Frankie is an elderly female. Not sure exactly how old because we adopted her but the vet thinks she is probably around 13 or 14...

Letters & Colored Bostons  I have always enjoyed your site. I have to admit I never read the section regarding colored Bostons or the nasty letters you have received regarding colors....

Advice on Travel with Boston Terrier   I have to travel with my boston terrier who hates riding in the car...Is there a safe sedative to give him? My vet gae me ace but I want to make sure...

hard time picking name??  We just got a 7 wk old boston terrier male puppy, we have been calling him wes but he is unresponsive to the name. Is that normal? When do they start picking...

Wanted: Looking for a BT pup in Ontario  Hello there, Not sure where to post this request. I am wondering if anyone has an upcoming litter for this spring or summer in the Ontario, Canada area?...

Mika and surgery  It has been a while since my last post about Hoshi. (deaf Boston) But this time it is about my Mika. Our beautiful Mika was rushed into surgery on 2-9-12...

Boston Potty Training Issue  I've heard Boston's can be difficult to train. Our little Frankie has mastered the pee pee outside (even goes to the door). However, he still makes many...

"MICHAEL" MY 13 YEAR OLD BOSTON TERRIER NEEDS YOUR VOTING HELP TO GET HIS HEART MEDICATION  MICHAEL MY BELOVED BOSTON TERRIER & HIS CERAMIC FRIEND Michael's spirit is strong but his heart is failing. PLEASE IF YOU HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT GO...

Help Us, Please!  My family and I are going to have an exciting new chapter in our life on the other side of the world. We are moving from Costa Rica (in Central America)...

My beloved Boston  I know this isn't probably the right place but I recently just lost my 3/4 boston 1/4 rat terrier to seizures. He was only two and I am missing him so...

Can my Boston Terrier catch my cold?  Hi! I've had a cold/cough for the past week. My baby girl Chica who is just over 4 months started sneezing the other day. Today I noticed her nose was...

Boston Terrier Smells  Even after a bath my Boston Terrier smells.. any ideas?...

Izzy and Zeenie  Izzy (IZ BIZ) is three and very tiny. Zeenie is going on one and about 3X's the size of Iz but you couldn't tell by the way these two go at it. We decided...

Tank's mom  What makes my Boston Terrier's mouth pink? It is usually white....

Boston Terrier Red around nose  I have a female Terrier and she really does not like for her head to be washed when bathed.I have tried to take a wet rag and wash it off but it will not...

Boston/Staff Terrier Mix  Hi, does anyone have experience with a Boston/Staff terrier mix? I've searched online and there doesn't seem to be much information (if any). There is...

Bad Behavior  Ozzie, my 3 year old Boston, has always been just a sweetheart and loved everyone until recently. He is becoming more and more territorial. He goes crazy...

Please Help......Large Bump.  Hi Everyone. If you could please send me some feedback that would be great, thanks. I noticed a visible hard lump on the outside of my Boston's back leg....

Pipers Bday  My little girl is gonna be 2 on May 14th. Wow she is getting so big but will always be mommas baby. We are having a party for her, her buddy (another boston)...

Getting discouraged about getting a Boston...opinions?   Hello everyone! This site has been a great resource about Boston's for my wife and I. Thank you! I'll try to make this short! We are moving to a new...

Boston Game To Test Sense Of Smell  It's called What is What. All you need is dog food and human food and you play. What you do is put food in ONLY one hand and if he/she picks the wrong...

Boston Terrier Companion?  I have a 1.5 year old female who is amazing and very spunky. I want to get another female to be her bud, she is amazing with other pets including our chihuahua....

Boston Terrier coat markings  We are looking to buy a Boston Terrier. The BT puppies we found don't have the correct markings. They have black on one eye and white on the other. If...

sleeping   My boston terrier puppy shakes and trembles when he sleeps. His eyes are opened a bit and he sounds like he's snoring or breathing funny. Is this common?...

Has this happen to anyone?  I got my Baxter & I want to show & breed him as a hobby type thing. My 8 year old daughter (who has Down Syndrome) wants to do the same thing & started...

Has this happen to anyone?  I got my Baxter & I want to show & breed him as a hobby type thing. My 8 year old daughter (who has Down Syndrome) wants to do the same thing & started...

Scatch and pee...potty training..HELP :)  I have a five month old girlie and am having trouble potty training her with the pads. (I prefer to use the training pads rather than have her go outside...

Boston Terrier Runs Away  My Boston Terrier Theonia always runs away when you open the gate. I have to lure back home with food or she will keep running. I also can not potty train...

Boston Terrier Heat Cycle  My boston terrier just turned one, and i notice blood spots. I have 2 questions 1. how long will this last? 2. how long are boston terriers in heat?...

Glaucoma Surgery  Anyone that lives in so. cal. that needs a good eye doctor for their dog. I found one in San Diego. I had to drive almost 2 hours but it was worth it....

Boston Terrier Dental Question  One of my close friends has a Boston Terrier named Lola that is 5. Last night she was playing tug-and-war with a toy with Lola and noticed blood. She then...

10 week old Boston Terrier Making Yacking sounds  i recently became an owner of a beautiful female Boston Terrier. Sophie has been yacking , sounds like she is trying to cough out some type of flem from...

2-Yr Old Boston Terrier Has Seizure   Batman is 2.5 years old and had his first seizure at 3am this morning. We're going to the vet in a couple hours, but would like to see what other thoughts...

Piper & Kaliber  Fellow readers, I own 2 beautiful Boston Terriers. I arrived in San Antonio 7-11-10 to see my cousins who i havent seen in almost a year. We brought...

Bringing home baby  Hi everyone, I am pregnant and due in 5 months.. we currently have a 6 month old boston terrier and I was wondering if there was anything i could do to...

Looking for a female friend...  We currently have a male Boston Terrier that was recently altered and are extremely interested in finding a female companion for him. He doesn't do as...

Unhappy blast from the past!  I was really disturbed to read those comments by the dog racist. I thought we were no longer allowed to discriminate based on color. I have a red and...

DOG WALKING PROBLEM , HELP!  We have a 18 month old Boston named Petey he is a very loyal and sweet dog he is our pride and joy! BUT I have a problem with him when I take him out to...

agility training what age  Hi I have a 5 month old BT. I have been taking private lessons weekly, since he was 3 months old, went to puppy school and am now in a basic obedience...

Demodex Mange Treatment - Promeris  Our breeder called us and told us that the litter mates of our new Boston had developed a case of Demodex Mange. We took our baby to the vet and we saw...

Should I Get Another BT?  I have a 12 week old BT that I love to pieces!!! Although she's still going through training and the puppy phase, I'd really like to get a male BT for...

loose poops  My husband and I recently got our first apartment sized dog and choose the BT. We couldn't be more happy with our little Percy but since about a week since...

For those working during the day  I work on a typical job from 9 to 6. I live by myself and I'm looking to raise a Boston Terrier within the next year. What is your advice for those that...

Zoey- Our mixed breed BT  I have always been a strict no animals in the house person. So when my husband called me to tell me he had brought home a dog from a friends house who...

Looking for a Boston mix pup  Hello all, I need help. I'm looking for a boston mix puppy, I'm in love with Buggs but love bostons in general so I'm open to any kind! I live in Colorado...

7 Week Old BT  We just got a puppy, and now we are a bit concerned. We've had her a almost a day now and she's seemingly lethargic, she does eat, but all shes been doing...

Kiko is very sick...Help!  Kiko has been very sick for the last 4 days. His symptoms includes vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargic, shivering, and today he had black stool. We've...

owner of two boston terriers  I have two boston terrier, Razor is 3yrs old and Annabelle is going to be 2. Annabelle is from razors brother. I have 2 questions. First, Annabelle loves...

6 month old puppy sleeps all the time...  so i purchased a female 6 month old seal/white boston terrier puppy. i have had her a few days now but she always sleeps. she was very playful at the pet...

Two Boston Terriers?  My husband and I have a 2 year old Boston Terrier that we adopted a year ago. We LOVE her (her name is Myrtle) and spoil her rotten! She's home alone...

Bissell MVP Pet Photo Contest  Boots is a 7 year old Boston Terrier that was rescued from Arkansas from a puppy mill. She likes hide-a-bee's, and snorting. Her dislikes are her sister...

Mom of 2 BT's  I have a female boston, 16 months old. She has a problem, eats poop. We have tried everything, training, medications for this problems, and we do keep...

JUST A COMMENT  Hi Kathleen I have been here a few other times but have never read the comments rec'd regarding info on Colored Bostons. My goodness some people can...

Can a Boston terrier get pregnant before their first cycle?  My Boston terrier Lucy will be a year old in 24 days. When she was six months old she was very sick. She had parasites eating the lining of her stomach....

Curly Boston Terrier Tail?  We just got out BT today this is the first one we ever had and really one of the first we have ever really seen in person to really look over. her tail...

OFF The wall question  I have a raised ranch home and I live in southern Cananda. To get to my backyard you have to walk out on to a patio. The thing that concerns me most is...

Fall Is Here!   Here is Digger, now 6 months old, playing in the leaves with his best friend, Willow, the beagle/ ? cross. This was a split second photo op, before he...

Price of Boston/Rat Terrier Mix  How much is the boston terrier/rat terrier worth?...

Boston Terrier Questions  I was wondering what people feed their Boston. I feed mine Canidae. Also I find that my Cordy is always getting some kind of sore on him could this be...

We Are 3  Teka...

We Are 3  Pixie waits for Dad to put down the darned camera....

We Are 3  She's playing at being mad, but---if you didn't know, she looks like a devil dog....

Advice on micro-chipping Boston Terriers?  I have an appointment to have my two BT's micro-chipped. They are two years old and I'm sorry I didn't have it done when they were spayed as pups. The...

We Are 3  Pixie, Teka and Corkie. 3 girls all in a row!...

Haggerty Spots aka Angel Kisses  We are 3. 2 of us have Haggerty Spots (mom and dad call them Angel Kisses). Our other sister just missed having a full Angel Kiss but tried really hard....

How to get bostons to take turns  I have two Boston Terriers, one a 1 year old girl and a 16 weeks boy. They like each other well enough but my girl is always bullying the boy and doesn't...

Best way to keep a Boston home for 7-8 hours alone.  We are planning to get a puppy (hopefully a Boston!) towards the end of this summer while we are visiting my grandpa. We will return to our own house in...

Good books  I am a first time dog owner looking to get a boston terrier. Can anyone recommend some good books for me to read before I plunge in?...

Red Mange  We just purchased a 4 month old female on Saturday and took her to the vet on Tuesday. Our vet says she has Generalized Demodex. The mites are not hereditary,...

My Boston is becoming destructive -- Help!  I have a 6 month old Boston mix. He has severe separation issues. He would instantly defecate in his crate as soon as we put him in it, so we got rid...

I LOVE MY MONA BUT SHE DIGS MY RUG  I RESCUED MY BOSTON MONA AT 8 MONTHS SHE IS GREAT I LOVE HER PERSONALITY AND HER FUN AND CHARMING WAY. SHE DIGS MY RUG. IS THIS A BOSTON TRAIT OR WHAT...

Coat Change  We have a female black and white BT, she is four months old and just in the last week her coat has started having brown stripes show up in it. Is this...

Spots of black in the white areas?  We have no desire to ever use Bean as a show dog, but i was really wondering if him having black spots is ok for breed standard. He has all the white markings...

BT's and Doberman's  In the future, my boyfriend would like to get 2 female Dobermans. I want to know if BT's and Dobermans get along. I just want to make sure there's no...

Hoshi my deaf girl  For those who have seen and read before Hoshi is my deaf Boston Terrier. I wanted to give an update on her progress. She is just about 7 months old now...

Toys a Boston Terrier Can't Destroy?  My boston terrier seems to chew up every toy that I buy him. Does anybody know of a toy that has lasted some bit of time? Anything would be helpful....

FOUND FEMALE PUPPY-- FAIRFIELD, CA  I found a young BT female (my vet thinks 6 mos. at most) on Eastbound I-80 in Fairfield, CA this past Friday evening. She was running across five lanes...

OK to leave Boston Terrier at home?  Is it ok if you leave a BT alone at home with your mom coming home at different times until 3 PM? I am 11 years old. Please answer my question because...

Haggerty Spot  i have a BT Puppy almost 1 year old he has wonderful marking and a cute round black spot on his head. it is white where the spot is and show up a lot....

Crate size   What sized crate should I buy for my new BT, assuming she will be average sized for the breed when full grown?...

Boston Terriers on planes and in cars for long periods of times  How are Bostons on planes and in cars for long periods of time? We are thinking about traveling with a Boston....

Do BT's need to be leashed outside all of the time?  We're looking into getting a BT as our kiddos start getting older (4 years, 2 years, and 5 months now). We have a 3/4 fenced yard that leads into two neighbors...

Boston Pattern?  We have recently become a Boston owner. We bought Zukie when he was 7 weeks old. I loved him from the first picture I saw of him :) The seller was not...