2006-12-10 16:31:19 · 5 answers · asked by Some Like 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They WERE developed in Boston. Derived from a cross between the English White Terrier and the English Bulldog, they were originally called Boston Bull Terriers. Due to some dog politics, the name was cut to Boston Terriers.
But Bostons aren't terrier-like at all, more like the friendly Bulldog, which is what makes them such a sweet family pet!
Here's one site with the history of the Bostons, there are dozens more:
2006-12-10 16:45:59 · answer #1 · answered by Lori R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Boston Terrier is one of the few breeds that was "Made in the USA." Boston to be exact. The original Boston Terriers were a cross between the English Bulldog and now extinct English White Terrier.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bostonterrier.htm
2006-12-10 16:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have listed below a website that answers both your questions.
2006-12-10 16:47:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Same reason we say the Mexicans speak Spanish when really the Spanish speak Spanish and the Mexicans speak.....well who knows what it is.
Same reason we say that "Ranchera" is music when it is really screwed up German Ump-paa-paa crap.
Same reason we say illegal aliens are immigrants when they are really trespassers.
Just words
2006-12-10 16:36:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know but they are great dogs.
2006-12-10 20:05:19 · answer #5 · answered by jipp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋