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Boston Terrier
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The description below was contributed by: Melony, on Dec 28, 2007 08:46:31AM


Size range:
Small: 10-20 inches; 15-30 pounds.

Kid-tolerance scale:
Excellent

Average lifespan:
12-15 years

Overall behavior of breed:
Just wonderful! Lazy & Playful in perfect sync!

Explain why this breed was good/not good with your kids:
Small but VERY sturdy. Playful in spurts and wonderfull snuggles.

Typical colors:
Black & White or Seal & white

Does this breed shed?
Yes

Special grooming needs:
Wiping eyes to prevent staining.

Daily exercise requirements:
Our is particularly lazy. They have a short face so they don't care much for very long walks with extreme temps.

Other comments or suggestions
We adopted a 5 year old girl. I comb her every few days to eliminate minimal shedding.

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