Welcome Home!

In This Chapter Creating consistency for your Boston Establishing household rules and a set schedule Determining safe areas for your puppy Introducing your Boston to your other pets It’s time for your Boston to come home! You’ve shopped for supplies and puppy-proofed the house. You’ve planned for her every need, from buying the perfect crate…

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Preparing for Your Boston’s Homecoming

In This Chapter Preparing your home and yard for your new arrival Licensing and registering your Boston Creating a shopping list of basic Boston necessities Your Boston is coming home and will want to explore his new surroundings. His arrival, however, requires some careful planning to ensure his safety, health, and happiness. From putting away…

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A Match Made in Boston

In This Chapter Deciding what gender of Boston to adopt Choosing between a puppy or an adult Finding the Boston of your dreams Identifying a healthy dog It’s easy — and common — to follow your emotions when selecting a new dog. You fall in love with that adorable puppy in the window, so you…

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Committing to a Lifetime of Care

In This Chapter Determining whether a Boston Terrier is the right dog for you Understanding how your Boston will fit into the family Delegating responsibility to family members Analyzing the real costs of dog ownership An exuberant Boston draws smiles from virtually everyone he meets, but choosing to spend the next 15 years or so…

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Tracking the Boston Terrier

In This Chapter Looking at the Boston Terrier’s lineage and history Meeting the first Boston Terrier and her offspring Developing a standard for the breed Getting to know the Terrier’s temperament and personality Boston Terriers enjoy a rich and well-documented history that reaches back to the mid-19th century. They represent one of a handful of…

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Welcome to Boston!

In This Chapter Exploring Boston Terriers’ ancestors and canine appeal Understanding a pup’s basic needs Realizing the importance of housetraining and obedience Knowing how to care for his medical needs When you think of a Boston Terrier, what picture pops into your mind? Perhaps you think of his unmistakable pug nose and pointy ears, his…

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