Boston terrier

Boston terrier
one of an American breed of small, pug-faced, short-haired dogs having erect ears, a short tail, and a brindled or black coat with white markings. Also called Boston bull.
[1890-95, Amer.]

* * *

Breed of dog developed in the late 19th century in Boston.

Bred from the English bulldog and a white English terrier, the Boston terrier is one of the few breeds to have originated in the U.S. It has a terrier-like build, dark eyes, a short muzzle, and a short, fine coat of black or brindle, with white on the face, chest, neck, and legs. It stands 14–17 in. (36–43 cm) high and ranges in weight from 15 to 25 lbs (7–11 kg). The breed is characteristically gentle and affectionate.

* * *

▪ breed of dog
 breed of dog developed in the latter half of the 19th century in Boston. Bred from the English bulldog and a white English terrier, the Boston terrier is one of the few breeds to have originated in the United States. It has a terrier-like build, dark eyes, a short muzzle, and a short, fine coat of black or brindle, with white on the face, chest, neck, and legs. At maturity, it stands 15 to 17 inches (38 to 43 cm); weight may range from less than 15 to about 25 pounds (7 to 11 kg). The breed is characteristically gentle and affectionate.

* * *


Universalium. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Boston Terrier — FCI Standard Nr. 140 Gruppe 9: Gesellschafts …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Boston terrier — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Boston Terrier Nombres alternativos Boston Bull Boston Bull Terrier Boxwood …   Wikipedia Español

  • Boston terrier — ☆ Boston terrier n. any of a breed of small dog having a smooth coat of brindle or black with white markings: it originated as a cross between a bulldog and a bull terrier …   English World dictionary

  • Boston terrier — Infobox Dogbreed image caption = Boston Terrier with brindle coat name = Boston Terrier altname = Boston Bull Boston Bull Terrier Boxwood [ [http://animal world.com/dogs/Non Sporting Dog Breeds/BostonTerrier.php Boston Terrier, Boston Bull… …   Wikipedia

  • boston terrier — Raza canina desarrollada a fines del s. XIX en Boston, EE.UU. Cruza entre el bulldog inglés y un terrier blanco inglés, el boston terrier es una de las pocas razas que se han originado en EE.UU. Tiene una contextura similar al terrier: ojos… …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • Boston terrier — noun small pug faced American terrier breed having a smooth brindle or black coat with white markings • Syn: ↑Boston bull • Hypernyms: ↑terrier …   Useful english dictionary

  • Boston terrier — /bɒstən ˈtɛriə/ (say bostuhn tereeuh) noun one of a breed of small, smooth coated dogs with short hair and brindle or dark brown coat with white markings, originated in the US by crossing the English bulldog and the bull terrier. Also, Boston… …  

  • Boston terrier — noun Date: 1894 any of a breed of small smooth coated terriers originating as a cross of the bulldog and bullterrier and being brindled or black with white markings called also Boston bull …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Boston terrier — Bos′ton ter′rier n. dch any of an American breed of small, shorthaired dogs with a short, square muzzle, erect ears, and a brindled or black coat with white markings • Etymology: 1890–95, amer …   From formal English to slang

  • Rhett the Boston Terrier — Rhett is the official costumed mascot of the Boston University Terriers and has been the BU mascot since 1922. The often snarling, bi pedal black and white Boston Terrier was named after the male lead in Margaret Mitchell s Gone with the Wind ,… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”