American Boston Bull Terrier Dog Breed

The American Boston Bull Terrier is a cute and friendly hybrid dog, but they are not always good for first-time dog owners. They can be a bit headstrong, somewhat difficult to train, and overly eager to meet new friends and play rambunctiously. They can make wonderful companions for people who are experienced dog owners but they do require patience and a very calm attitude. They love kids and can get along with other dogs if properly socialized.

Here are some things you should know about this mixed breed:

PROS

• Low shedders
• Good with kids
• Very intelligent
• Wonderfully loyal
• Great for active people
• Amiable with new friends

CONS

• Difficult to train
• Not hypoallergenic
• Very sensitive to sound
• Fair amount of health issues
• May not be good with other dogs
• Not recommended for first-timers
• Quickly develops separation anxiety
• May not be good for apartment living
• Can have low tolerance to extreme temperatures

The American Boston Bull Terrier may range in size from small to medium-large. He'll most likely be very clingy, and if you have a lifestyle that keeps you away from home a lot, he may get separation anxiety. Like any hybrid dog, this mixed breed may look and behave more like an American Pitbull or a Boston Terrier, or he may have the same amount of both purebreds.

These dogs are very intelligent. Nevertheless, they tend to not be very good as watchdogs as they don't bark much and are usually very friendly with strangers. They do appreciate agility games and food puzzles to keep mentally stimulated.

American Boston Bull Terriers are extremely loyal, and this is great for people who love to be with their dogs all the time. They can get a bit fidgety when excited, and if they become anxious they may jump up a lot, chew things and otherwise be destructive.

If they get more of their Pitbull parent, these dogs can be very strong. If they get more of their Boston Terrier parent, they may think they are very strong. In either case, a fair amount of exercise is needed daily as these are energetic dogs. Daily walks and a few weekly visits to the dog park will do wonders no matter how much of which parent your American Boston Bull Terrier inherits.

The Boston Terrier Pitbull mix temperament is a typical one for a dog that has this hybrid's abilities. She demands a firm master and won't be bothered much to listen to those who aren't. These are loving, brave and alert dogs who like to play a lot, but they are fine with taking it easy and being with you too.

These dogs get along well with kids and usually with other dogs. They can be a bit pushy, and this is where training and socialization come in, for other dogs may not respond well to this and problems can arise. Constant socialization and early management against finger play will help keep these dogs friendly.

Training can be very difficult due to an ever-present potential for stubbornness. The American Boston Bull Terrier can easily be trained by most anyone to do basic obedience, but if you wish this dog to fulfill her potential, you really must be firm, patient and calm. They can be very obedient and willing to please with the right person.

The American Boston Bull Terrier is a somewhat new hybrid dog and there has apparently been very little research regarding these dogs' health aspects. There is a lot known about the parent breeds' health profiles, however, and we recommend you visit both breed pages for a list of health issues. Boston Bull Terrier inherits the pushed-in face of the Boston Terrier parent, this can cause respiratory problems. It will also require you keep your dog out of extreme heat and, if you live in a cold climate, keep him warm.

Some of the other issues that may occur include:

• Epilepsy
• Heart disease
• Joint dysplasia
• Thyroid problems
• Patellar luxation
• Congenital deafness
• Progressive retinal atrophy

The average life span for an American Boston Bull Terrier is 12 to 15 years.