Boston terrier

American  

noun

1. one of an American breed of small, pug-faced, short-haired dogs having erect ears, a short tail, and a brindled or black coat with white markings.

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Boston terrier British  

noun

1. a short stocky smooth-haired breed of terrier with a short nose, originally developed by crossing the French and English bulldogs with the English bull terrier

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Etymology

Origin of Boston terrier

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

When Louise Burns noticed that her dog Bow was breathing oddly in October 2023, she took the Boston terrier straight to the vet.

From BBC

Other popular members of this snub-nosed club include English bulldogs, Boston terriers, pugs and Brussels griffons.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Boston terrier squinted, her left eye cloudy and eyelids red.

From Los Angeles Times

A 4-year-old Boston terrier died immediately after giving birth at Happy Tails, Dolman said.

From Seattle Times

For several years the Smiths had a Boston terrier named Pepper, who traveled back and forth between the Smiths’ home in Newport Beach and Theresa Smith’s parents in Costa Mesa.

From Seattle Times