Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Choosing A Boston Terrier At The Local Rescue

By Wendy Caples

Boston Terriers are a breed of dog whose small stature make it a good choice for families living in small houses that simply don't have the space to deal with a large breed of dog. A purebred Boston Terrier should weigh no more then twenty-five pounds and have a compact body. The Boston Terrier's short hair is normally black and white in color but it can also be brindle or seal. The temperament of the Boston Terrier is usually cheerful, intelligent, and gentle. The Boston Terrier breed was created when dog breeders decided to combine English White Terriers with Old English Bulldogs.

People who adopt a Boston Terrier from a Boston Terrier rescue normally feel that by improving the dog's life they are doing something to make the world a better place. Many of the people who get a dog from a Boston Terrier rescue are pleased to be getting a purebred dog for a relatively small adoption fee.

One of the best things about Boston Terriers is their personality. Although originally bred as a fighting dog, the breed has evolved into a breed of dog the loves to be around people. Boston Terriers don't usually bark excessively. The average Boston Terrier is an excellent breed of dog to have when there are small children in the house. Because the breed is normally intelligent they are easy to housetrain, making a Boston Terrier an excellent choice for a person who is on the go and doesn't have a lot of extra time to spend housetraining their dog.

Although they have a hardy appearance there are several health issues people need to consider before bringing a Boston Terrier home from a rescue. The strange shape of their nose often causes the Boston Terrier to wheeze, sneeze and snore when it sleeps. Boston Terriers do best in moderate climates, they have hard time breathing when the heat index is high and during cold snaps they also have difficulty breathing.

If the Boston Terrier you are thinking about adopting has physical injuries the people at the Boston Terrier rescue will be able to tell you what the dog will need to stay comfortable and healthy. If the dog suffers from anxiety or phobias make sure that your house will provide the dog with the type of environment it needs to feel safe and loved.

What it needs now is a forever home, it needs a family that will love it and care for it the rest of its life. The only way you will be able to provide the dog with that kind of security is if you do your homework before choosing a dog.

Once the dogs physical health has been addressed the rescue then takes the steps needed to learn what the dogs personality is like and if there are any environments that it can't cope with (such as small children, cats, or other dogs).

The best plan is to spend some time talking to the person in charge, describe your family to them and let them know what you are looking for in your next family pet, by doing this they will be able to point you towards the dogs that are best suited to you.

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