The Boston Terrier and All About It A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog

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The Boston Terrier and All About It A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog

by Edward Axtell

EN·~3 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total

INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS

1:06

CHAPTER I. - THE BOSTON TERRIER.

12:04

CHAPTER II. - THE BOSTON TERRIER CLUB. - ITS HISTORY, THE ORDER OF ITS BUSINESS, CONSTITUTION, BY-LAWS, AND OFFICIAL STANDARD.

11:05

THE REVISED BOSTON TERRIER STANDARD

8:13

AN EARLY STANDARD

1:31

CHAPTER III. - KENNELING

7:49

CHAPTER IV. - GENERAL HINTS ON BREEDING.

26:24

CHAPTER V. - REARING OF PUPPIES.

15:34

CHAPTER VI. - BREEDING FOR SIZE.

6:21

CHAPTER VII. - BREEDING FOR GOOD DISPOSITION.

10:45

Description

The Boston Terrier stands out as a uniquely American companion, celebrated for its lively temperament and compact build. This practical guide walks readers through the breed’s origins, explaining how the mix of English Bulldog and Bull Terrier created a dog prized for both vigor and gentle disposition. Early chapters introduce the club’s history and the official standard that defines the breed’s appearance and character.

For anyone interested in responsible breeding, the book offers clear, science‑based advice on kennel management, selecting mates for size, health, and good nature, and raising puppies with sound foundations. Detailed sections cover color, markings, and how to assess a dog’s constitution, while later chapters provide tips on sales, photography, and terminology specific to Boston Terriers. Written by a seasoned kennel owner, the text combines decades of experience with up‑to‑date methods, making it a valuable resource for both new enthusiasts and seasoned breeders.

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Full title

The Boston Terrier and All About It A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (184K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Mar 21, 2006

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edward Axtell

Edward Axtell

Best known for an early classic on Boston Terriers, this dog breeder and kennel owner wrote with the confidence of someone deeply involved in the breed’s rise. His work still appeals to readers curious about the history of dog breeding and the culture around America’s famous little companion dog.

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