THE BOSTON TERRIER 7 



and then again the round-headed bull and ter- 

 rier, and later, when the Boston Terrier Club 

 was taken under the wings of the great A. K. C. 

 in 1893, it became officially known as the Boston 

 terrier. 



There are several features that are character- 

 istic of the dog that tend to its universal popu- 

 larity its attractive shape, style and size, its 

 winning disposition, and its beautiful color and 

 markings. From the bulldog he inherits a sweet, 

 charming personality, quiet, restful demeanor, 

 and an intense love of his master and home. He 

 does not possess the restless, roving disposition 

 which characterizes so many members of the 

 terrier tribe, nor will he be found quarreling 

 with other dogs. From the bull terrier side he 

 inherits a lively mood, the quality of taking care 

 of himself if attacked by another dog, and of 

 his owner, too, if necessary, the propensity to 

 be a great destroyer of all kinds of vermin if 

 properly trained, and an ideal watch dog at 

 night. No wonder he is popular, he deserves 

 to be. The standard describes him as fol- 

 lows: 



"The general appearance of the Boston terrier 

 is that of a smooth, short-coated, compactly built 

 dog of medium station. The head should indi- 

 cate a high degree of intelligence and should be 

 in proportion to the dog's size; the body rather 



