Yeessss!! We tried some bougie food from the pet store (crazy $$$) and she ate it for a couple day and started getting a pink chin. Allergic. Welcome to the wonderful world of food allergies. 🤑
Benji is beautiful and seems to have a sparkling personality! Bostons want to be with their people and they are the sweetest companions around-please give him a hug from me!🥰
They’re stubborn little turds at times. Potty training might be a struggle. They’ll steal your bed, your blankets, pillows, and your heart. Oh, and they snore!
Work on recall early and often. If you can find a treat that he really likes, it will make training sooooo much easier. Don’t be afraid of using a clicker training method. It makes training 10x easier.
Stick to natural or organic foods. Stay away from fillers causes dry skin and possible allergies. I would look into fresh pet or raw frozen foods. Best wishes cute pup 🐶 💕 🙏✌️
Brush his teeth regularly, watch the exercise in hot weather, be wary of over exertion, get his eyes checked regularly for cataracts, make sure the vet checks his heart carefully during vet visits--leaky valves, keep water out of his ears when giving a bath, check his inner ears regularly for yeast infection, keep his toes cut, keep him away from large dogs or strange dogs unless you are certain they are mellow, keep him away from cats--his eyes are extra vulnerable, and BTs are too trusting and are slow to discern danger. If he doesn't eat or poop regularly, something is wrong, if his belly gets a rash, could be a seasonal allergy, keep a supply of aqoquel handy.
Start crate training ASAP! Bostons want to be in your bed, and that is fine (except the farts), but you want them to be comfortable in their crate as well, and beginning young makes a big difference. Also, if he gets pink chin, check his food for poultry. Both of our Bostons could not digest chicken but thrive on fish-based food.
They love cuddling under blankets. Get ready for lots of splooting (we call it froggie legs!) and lots of donut mode (sleeping in a tight circle). Chill for a bit and then zoomies! Great breed. They are smart, train them when they’re young and they’ll listen and be loyal for years. But as I say this, I realize each dog is different and the experience for each owner is subjective.
If you don’t know what it is, please look up “reverse sneezing” - your pup will do this and it’ll sound awful and you’ll probably freak out the first time it happens.
So cute! My biggest advice is starting the training now, it’s never too early! We missed training our Bostie with some key manners early on and I regret it. They can learn even when they get older but take advantage of puppyhood while you can to get them trained well from the start! Have fun!
Get him plenty of things to chew on so he doesn't chew your stuff. Ours loves toys. Whenever someone in the family gets a present, she gets one two (sometimes regifting her old toys).
Congrats on your cute new addition! The energy in these guys is unmatched. Our guy didn’t settle down til about 2 years old and even today at 5 years old if we don’t tire him out he’s a maniac. But he is the most loving and hilarious little gremlin and I wouldn’t trade him for the world
Patience patience patience. Lol. Ours is very food motivated which made training easier. She just turned two and still gets overly excited every time she sees someone. Anyone.
Gonna have to get a small fluffy blanket for the couch. Soon as it gets below 70 outside they want to hide in the blankets
Seconding a blanket! I found my Boston burrowed in hers this morning because it was cold. They love the warmth
Below 80 here. They all seem to come with that feature
Prepare for personality and farts that clear the room. But Benji has all the cuteness of Bosties!
…and snoring and snuffling and nose bubbles and head tilts and….
how are those ears standing up already?
that's so true! The ears are either up early or that's a tiny one. Mine was a runt though and has never refused any food of any kind whatsoever.
Yeessss!! We tried some bougie food from the pet store (crazy $$$) and she ate it for a couple day and started getting a pink chin. Allergic. Welcome to the wonderful world of food allergies. 🤑
Oh man oh man, your life is over in the best way possible 🥹🥹 he is ADORABLE 🥰 I can’t even stand those ears!! 😍😍
Benji is beautiful and seems to have a sparkling personality! Bostons want to be with their people and they are the sweetest companions around-please give him a hug from me!🥰
Be prepared for a lot of chewing, farting, and kisses. Also be prepared to have your heart stolen.
They’re stubborn little turds at times. Potty training might be a struggle. They’ll steal your bed, your blankets, pillows, and your heart. Oh, and they snore!
This sums up life with a Boston! Plus, ZOOMIES galore!
Don't forget about the shameless farts!
I wish I could give you 20 upvotes!!
This ☝🏻😍
Work on recall early and often. If you can find a treat that he really likes, it will make training sooooo much easier. Don’t be afraid of using a clicker training method. It makes training 10x easier.
He's so cute ❤️
This is exactly right and they are very smart so they catch on to training and habits quickly.
Benji is super duper cute!!! Love the name btw.
Well you've already got ball covered, so snuggles and treats and you're all set! I'm super jealous 😂
Oh and also posting lots of photos here 😉
Invest in chapstick. You’ll be receiving many many kisses.
Looks like you are not the only one who is all ears 😁
hi benji, you cutie patootie!!
Stick to natural or organic foods. Stay away from fillers causes dry skin and possible allergies. I would look into fresh pet or raw frozen foods. Best wishes cute pup 🐶 💕 🙏✌️
Brush his teeth regularly, watch the exercise in hot weather, be wary of over exertion, get his eyes checked regularly for cataracts, make sure the vet checks his heart carefully during vet visits--leaky valves, keep water out of his ears when giving a bath, check his inner ears regularly for yeast infection, keep his toes cut, keep him away from large dogs or strange dogs unless you are certain they are mellow, keep him away from cats--his eyes are extra vulnerable, and BTs are too trusting and are slow to discern danger. If he doesn't eat or poop regularly, something is wrong, if his belly gets a rash, could be a seasonal allergy, keep a supply of aqoquel handy.
Start crate training ASAP! Bostons want to be in your bed, and that is fine (except the farts), but you want them to be comfortable in their crate as well, and beginning young makes a big difference. Also, if he gets pink chin, check his food for poultry. Both of our Bostons could not digest chicken but thrive on fish-based food.
They love cuddling under blankets. Get ready for lots of splooting (we call it froggie legs!) and lots of donut mode (sleeping in a tight circle). Chill for a bit and then zoomies! Great breed. They are smart, train them when they’re young and they’ll listen and be loyal for years. But as I say this, I realize each dog is different and the experience for each owner is subjective.
He is adorable!!!
If you don’t know what it is, please look up “reverse sneezing” - your pup will do this and it’ll sound awful and you’ll probably freak out the first time it happens.
Get some good walking shoes
Take really good care of his eyes!!!
PET INSURANCE!!! Bosties are prone to allergies, heart murmurs, and eye problems. You may never need it but when you do ….,
Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of Bostons. You’re about to know love on the grandest scale.
Tennis balls, bostons love tennis balls
Also: everything else folks have commented. They’re some high energy pups lol
Look at that little bobble head! Looks like our peanut 😍
Oh goodness! They are the cutest babies ever!! Mine just turned 4. My advice is I hope you like to play a lot.
He is sooo cute! I echo the blanket thing. I also just got my Boston one of those beds with the blankets attached and she’s obsessed.
All ears! lol ;) Love that baby.
Omg he’s a dorbs, perfect name. Congrats
Benji is the TV news anchor of Boston Terriers. I love it!
We call those satellite dishes in my house!
Not Boston specific but enforced naps for the lil pups is a life saver!!!
My Boston is just now 4 months. They are so adorable.
Just love him!! He’s so cute!! They are so smart! My Boston was probably the smartest dog I had. And loved to cuddle up. Loved a cozy bed.
Love to hide in blankets, have a lot of energy, love to cuddle, be patient with him 🥰
Buy toys based on how durable they are not how cute they look.
Yes! Triple stitched or it won’t last long.
He’s perfect! Get a laser pointer it will be great for when you’re feeling lazy LOL. Mine chases it for literally hours. Have fun!
I swear 90% of Boston owners own that blanket in the backgroud
So cute! My biggest advice is starting the training now, it’s never too early! We missed training our Bostie with some key manners early on and I regret it. They can learn even when they get older but take advantage of puppyhood while you can to get them trained well from the start! Have fun!
Help, my heart is being held hostage by those ears!
Do not throw toys and teach to fetch. If you do not heed this warning. You will be expected to do this 24 hrs a day. Lol
Get him plenty of things to chew on so he doesn't chew your stuff. Ours loves toys. Whenever someone in the family gets a present, she gets one two (sometimes regifting her old toys).
Tetherball set…. This is how we wear out the energy sometimes
I give it a year before you're looking for another one :)
Dog day care is the real mvp for wearing your dog out a couple days a week and when you need a little break!
As others said, they love to burrow in blankets and covers! Prepare yourself for him to hot box your bed with smelly Boston farts on the regular ;)
Congrats on your cute new addition! The energy in these guys is unmatched. Our guy didn’t settle down til about 2 years old and even today at 5 years old if we don’t tire him out he’s a maniac. But he is the most loving and hilarious little gremlin and I wouldn’t trade him for the world
Patience patience patience. Lol. Ours is very food motivated which made training easier. She just turned two and still gets overly excited every time she sees someone. Anyone.