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So I don't get in trouble with any copyright issues, I am going to post my favorite link to Boston Breed Standards and points. 

I find it very informative, it explaines pretty much everything you need to know about Bostons!  Also it has a great pictorial side by side of what's good and what's bad...Here is the link!

http://www.bostonterrierclubofamerica.org/BostonTerrierBreedStandard.html

The Boston Terrier is said to be the first "man-made" dog in the United States, often being referred to as The American Gentleman.

Several breeds were used to make up the Boston Terrier.
The French Bulldog, English Bulldog, German Boxer, and the American or Pit Bull Terrier are listed as progenitors. This is the reason, I believe, why we have different types of
Bostons: some resembling the terrier side; some taking more characteristics from the bulldog.

The Boston was larger in the earlier days, within the 20 to 30 pound, range, but, over the
years, the size has been reduced to an average of 15 pounds. Though the body was bred
to a smaller size, the BT still thinks itself to be of the larger size... he has a "big dog" mentality, showing no fear. The Boston is not truly aggressive in nature but, usually will not back down from a fight if challenged.

The early records tell us that the first AKC Bostons were brindle and white and were living in the Boston, Massachusetts area. They were first recognized by he AKC in 1893 and were
listed as Terrier (Boston). There was at one time a listing of the "Toy Boston Terrier". They had to be under 15 pounds at the age of 12 months to be listed as Toys. There is no longer a division of Toys in the Boston Terrier. Boston Terriers are now listed in the Non-Sporting Group with the AKC/CKC.

Over the years the standard has changed, as the Boston developed into the wonderful little dog that we now see. The colors that are now listed as acceptable in the Boston Terrier standard are Brindle & White, Black & White, and Seal & White. The weight is not to exceed
25 pounds. The body should have a square appearance, with bone and muscle in proportion.
The Boston is born with little to no tail. Boston tails can be twisted, cork screwed, or kinked.

The temperament of the Boston is friendly, with a high degree of intelligence. They have a great deal of determination and will need patience and consistancy to train. The BT is a great dog for children,
for they are always looking for someone to play with. They never seem to tire out. Always keep a box of toys on hand as they are always looking for something to muse themselves with.

The coat of the Boston is very short and needs little grooming. A quick bath and a soft brushing is all that is needed. They do shed, but due to the shortness of the coat, it does not seem to be a complaint from BT owners. The one draw-back of the short coat is that
the Boston is an indoor dog and cannot stand to be out in the cold for very long. You will find that most Bostons love to sleep under the covers! Our dogs usually make there way into a blanket and end up looking like a fajita!