Boston terrier
noun
: any of a breed of small smooth-coated terriers originating as a cross of the bulldog and bull terrier and being brindled or black with white markings
called also Boston bull
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Dogs with exaggerated physical traits, such as floppy ears and the short, squashed muzzles of pugs and Boston terriers, fared worst at expressing themselves with their faces alone, according to a study in Scientific Reports.
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Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 19 July 2024
The couple knew Doug was ready too, after watching the pug quickly befriend a dog the family was pet-sitting, Birdie the Boston terrier.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Two Boston terriers were also in the car, the arrest report stated.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
Two Boston terriers were in the backseat but were rescued, and the woman was taken into custody.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
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Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 19 July 2024
The couple knew Doug was ready too, after watching the pug quickly befriend a dog the family was pet-sitting, Birdie the Boston terrier.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Two Boston terriers were also in the car, the arrest report stated.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2024
Two Boston terriers were in the backseat but were rescued, and the woman was taken into custody.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Boston terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Boston%20terrier. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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