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Boston Terrier with a black brindle coat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Origin | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Notes | State dog of Massachusetts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States of America. This "American Gentleman" was accepted in 1893 by the American Kennel Club as a non-sporting breed.[2] Boston Terriers are small and compact with a short tail and erect ears.
The Boston Terrier ranked as the 24th most popular breed in registrations with the American Kennel Club in 2022.[3]