i have a 2 year old lab. been thinking about adding another dog to
our family. was thinking about a boston terrier puppy. i know puppies
are a lot of work and bringing another dog into our home would be a
lot of work but anyone have any opinons on if it is worth it and if a
boston terrier would be a good choice???

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i have a 2 year old lab. been thinking about adding another dog to
our family. was thinking about a boston terrier puppy. i know puppies
are a lot of work and bringing another dog into our home would be a
lot of work but anyone have any opinons on if it is worth it and if a
boston terrier would be a good choice???



Bostons don't tend to be terribly difficult dogs as a general rule, so
if your first dog is obedient, well mannered and likes other dogs, an
addition at this age seems like a good choice. Dogs are always worth it
IMO! I tend to go with opposite genders if I have only 2 dogs, but
much of that is personal choice as well as your own abilities.

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

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i have a 2 year old lab. been thinking about adding
another dog to our family. was thinking about a boston
terrier puppy. i know puppies are a lot of work and
bringing another dog into our home would be a lot of work
but anyone have any opinons on if it is worth it and if a
boston terrier would be a good choice???

Boston Terriers are great dogs and a good choice as a second
dog. They're very athletic dogs and need a lot of physical and
mental exercise. Those that I know get along well with other
dogs in their sphere.

Of all the bull-type breeds, Bostons are my favourite. As with
many breeds, they do have specific health concerns, so it's
worthwhile to do the research into finding a responsible
breeder.

--
--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.

"Janet Boss" wrote:


I tend to go with opposite genders if I have only 2 dogs, but
much of that is personal choice as well as your own abilities.

And personal choice should include your *dog's* preferences - is he
socialized with other dogs? If so, what sex/type of dog he tends to
gravitate to? Has he had "issues" with other dogs (that can include being
targeted by other dogs), and if so, have you noticed whether this is more
with males or females?

I'll add that retrievers and terriers can make a very good combination IME
and IMO, and that Bostons are delightful little dogs if they're given
appropriate training & exercise.

I have a spayed female boston and they are delightful dogs. They have a
wonderfully, keen sense of fun play, a sense of humor like no other. And a
sweet disposition. But the previous posters are correct..they must be kept
busy..both mentally and physically. Mine is very smart, i would assume
that's a common trait. They are voracious chewers, so i always make sure
appropriate chew toys are in place. Of course, obedience training makes
life easier for you and the dog alike. my other dog is a spayed female jrt
mix and they mostly do well...but in some situations, there is the
occasional short lived snark fest..
Perry

wrote:
i have a 2 year old lab. been thinking about adding another dog to
our family. was thinking about a boston terrier puppy. i know puppies
are a lot of work and bringing another dog into our home would be a
lot of work but anyone have any opinons on if it is worth it and if a
boston terrier would be a good choice???

I must be the only person that doesn't
particularly enjoy spending time with Bostons.

Don;t get me wrong, I like them a lot, and
they're loads of fun to play with in the
park! But holy cow, those things don;t have
"Off" switches. They vibrate at a high
frequency even when fast asleep. They make me
dizzy.

But I agree with the poster that suggested
that you take your *dog's* play style and
personality into consideration.

T

"Tara Green" wrote:


! But holy cow, those things don;t have "Off" switches. They vibrate at a
high frequency even when fast asleep. They make me dizzy.

Heh. So what's your take on JRTs and MinPins?

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"Tara Green" wrote:


! But holy cow, those things don;t have "Off" switches. They vibrate at a
high frequency even when fast asleep. They make me dizzy.

Heh. So what's your take on JRTs and MinPins?

Meant to add that perhaps I should have mentioned to the OP that my
criteria for "delightful" is shaped by the fact that the dogs I've chosen to
live with over the last 13 years are a Redbone cross, a Border Collie cross,
a Jack Russell Terrier, and a Jack Russell/Min Pin cross.

Tara Green said in
rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

I must be the only person that doesn't
particularly enjoy spending time with Bostons.

The Boston in my daycare? He's why I thought of rewriting my
client contract to include "If you give him up, give him to me."

--
--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.

Rocky wrote:
Tara Green said in
rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

I must be the only person that doesn't
particularly enjoy spending time with Bostons.

The Boston in my daycare? He's why I thought of rewriting my
client contract to include "If you give him up, give him to me."


Awwwwww.

:-)