They sure are energetic little dogs! Boston Terriers go along with my bulldog post yesterday. Unfortunately, as a brachycephalic breed, they are prone to eye ulcers, breathing difficulties, and 90% need to be birthed via c-section.
Above, a Boston Terrier by Waldek Dąbrowski
They actually began as 40lb Olde Boston Bulldogges. They, like all other bully breeds in the past, were used for dog fighting. The Boston was a combination of the (now extinct) white English Terrier & the English Bulldog.
Above, an Olde Boston Bulldogge by Sue Dumais
These guys had a stronger bulldog appearance, but were bred with French Bulldogs to size them down to the petite Boston Terriers we know today. Olde Boston Bulldogges continued to be bred separately, and can still be seen today.
Above, a Boston Terrier by Agata Bednarska
These puppers were recognized as the first US breed in 1893! They were also the first non-sporting breed to be bred in the US.