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The Brindle Boston Terrier

The brindle Boston Terrier is preferred (according to most breed standards) over seal or black, provided all other qualities are identical.

"Brindle" is described as a coat coloring in animals, particularly dogs, cats, cattle, donkeys and horses, where there are streaks of color that are darker than the base coat. It is sometimes described as "tiger striped", however, the brindle pattern is much less pronounced than that of a tiger's coat.

Brindle Markings in Boston Terriers:

The preferred brindle BT is characteristically marked with white in proportion to the brindle pattern. Ideally, white should cover the following areas:

brindle boston terrier

chest
muzzle
band around the neck
half way up the forelegs
up to the hocks on the rear legs
white blaze between, but not touching the eyes

Symmetrical markings are preferred in show dogs.

See Other Patterned Boston Terriers

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