Boston Terriers

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Breeding Strong Vigorous Pupples - In the first place, in the attainment of vigorous puppies, we state the bitches selected are of primary importance, in our view, as already stated, far more so than the sire. For best results we choose a bitch weighing from fifteen to twenty-five pounds. If they happen to weigh over this we do not consider it any detriment whatever, rather otherwis... - 2010/03/11

Technical Terms Used for Boston Terriers - These terms were in use in 1910! * A Crackerjack—A first class, typical dog. * A Mutt—A worthless specimen. * A Flyer—A dog capable of winning in any company. * A Weed—A leggy, thin, attenuated dog, bred so. * A Fake—A dog whose natural appearance has been interfered with to hide defects. * A Dope—A dog afflicted, usually with chorea, ... - 2010/02/13

Distemper - One other disease, and that the most deadly of all, remains to be considered, viz., distemper. This is largely contracted at the dog shows, or being brought into contact with dogs suffering from the disease. I do not believe it is ever spontaneous, and dogs kept away from infected stock will be exempt. Well do I remember my first dose of it. I had ... - 2009/12/07

Feeding Pups After Weaning - In regard to feeding the pups after weaning, it will be found an excellent plan to feed until ten weeks old four times a day, from that age until six months old, three times daily, and from that age until maturity, twice daily. I think a good drink of milk once a day excellent, and where there are enough fresh table scraps left to feed the pups, no... - 2009/08/02

The Suitability of Stud Dogs - Another important fact to be observed in breeding Bostons, is the suitability of certain stud dogs for particular bitches. It used to be my belief for a number of years, and I suppose many dog men today entertain the same idea, that a first class dog in every respect mated with a number of equally well bred typical bitches would produce on an avera... - 2009/06/03