Hi there!

I'm in the market for a dog and I LOVE Boston Terriers

I need to know if its the dog for me so here are a few important points:

- It'll be my first dog but have many friends with dogs and know how to handle them

- Can give atleast 1hr excercise per day, I also have a small secure garden

- Would like a dog I could throw a tennis ball for in a field and he'd bring it back. Would be on leads near roads but would like to let him off in fields etc.

- Work 9-5 but can take the dog for a walk before and after

- No kids/other pets

- Loving kinda guy

So is it the dog for me? Or do you need more info? Either way bring on the replies you crazy BT people!

Yes, a Boston would be great for you! Get one! LOL

Awesome! Tell me, what would be the main differences between a male and female? Behaiviour wise :P

In my experience, not much difference in temperament, except that my males have been on average a bit more active then the females, but it's not always the case. So the only difference is that a boy lifts his leg if you don't get him fixed before he starts that.

And what about breathing? If i get a vet checked dog the vet will have spotted any particular breathing problems aside from the normal short snouted symptons right?

Hi,

I think a Bostie would be great for you and I would say get a male. I have a 7 month male and I also work but I haven't had any problems with him although I do leave the TV on when i'm gone and he has lots of toys to keep him occupied. Koda loves to play and I'll walk him for 1-1.5 hrs a day and he loves it.
A vet will be able to check him out for you but I bought mine from a registered breeder and made sure I saw that they had already had his eyes checked as they are prone to eye problems, and that he had had his first shots. Hope this helps.

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I know that my guy requires alot of attention, he is a high seperation anxiety guy, although i got him from a shelter. I believe that "breeder" dogs can have all the same problems a shelter dog does!! Just make sure you spend alot of time with the dog before making the decision and do lots of research on the breeders in your area!!

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