The Boston Terrier(aka the Boston Bull) is in the Non- sporting group.

They are active, highly intelligent, good family dog.

Quick description -

The head is in proportion to the size of the dog. Their nose is wide and always black. Their eyes are always dark in color and big. Their ears are small, either cropped or left natural. Muzzle is short and in proportion to the skull.The body may seem boxy, but is in great square proportion for the dog.The tail is set low on the back. brindle, seal or black in color and evenly marked with white. The coat is short, smooth, bright and fine in texture.

Full description -

Head -The head is in proportion to the size of the dog. Their head is an a very defined square skull. Their nose is wide and always black.The eyes are spaced apart, set square in the skull, and always dark in color and big.  Their ears are small, either cropped or left natural, to enhance the shaping of the dogs head. The mouth, or muzzle is short and in proportion to the skull.

Body- The chest is deep, ribs well spread out. The body may seem boxy, but is in great square proportion for the dog.

Tail-The tail is set low on the back.

Coat- brindle, seal or black in color and evenly marked with white. The coat is short, smooth, bright and fine in texture.

Disqualifacations & faults -

Blue eyes. Dudley nose.Wry mouth. Eyes showing too much white or haw.Wide nostrils. Size of ears out of proportion to the size of the head. Any showing of the tongue or teeth when the mouth isn’t open.Docked tail. Gaily carried tail. Roach back, sway back, slab-sided.Legs lacking in substance,splay feet.Solid black, solid brindle or solid seal without required white markings. Gray or liver colors.

recognition: AKC CKC UKC FCI KCGB ANKC NZKC NKC APRI DRA ACR