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Boston Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Terrier Height: 15-17 in. Weight: 15-25 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. & up Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes The Boston Terrier, sometimes referred to as the Boston Bull, is an American dog, but it does have French and English ancestry. This […]