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Valmistaudu Bostoninterrierian.

Kompakti, hauska seurakoira siistillä turkilla. Lyhyt kuono asettaa silti todellisia rajoituksia kuumuudelle ja kovalle liikunnalle.

Kaikki alla tuleva perustuu tämän rodun omiin ominaisuuksiin kirjastossamme — mitä se pyytää sinulta viikko toisensa jälkeen, mukaan lukien asiat, joita ihmiset toivoisivat tienneensä etukäteen.

Bostoninterrieri

Mitä tämä koira pyytää sinulta

Rehellisesti, viikko toisensa jälkeen.

  • Activity

    Around an hour a day

    Many dogs of this type settle far better in the house when the walking is regular rather than occasional. Build any distance up slowly, especially with a young or older dog.

  • Training

    Learns quickly

    Quick learners pick up the habits you didn't mean to teach just as fast. Short, kind, reward-based sessions from day one.

  • Food

    A modest daily amount

    Weigh meals rather than guessing, and count treats as food. My Dog can work out a starting portion once you know their weight.

  • Grooming

    Very little upkeep

    Easy-going coats still need nails, ears and teeth looking after — that part is the same for every dog.

  • Shedding

    Sheds lightly

    Lower-shedding breeds are sometimes easier for people with allergies, but no dog is completely allergy-free and reactions vary from person to person.

  • Dental

    Worth extra attention

    Smaller mouths tend to have more crowded teeth, and dental problems are common in middle age. Daily brushing is the cheapest care there is.

  • Weight

    Keep an eye as they mature

    You should be able to feel the ribs easily without pressing. Weight creeps on slowly — a monthly note in My Dog catches it early.

  • Mental stimulation

    Needs something to do

    A sniffy walk, a chew and a bit of training is usually enough to keep this kind of dog settled.

  • Home

    Usually fine in a flat

    What matters most is the walking near your door and the hours you keep, not the number of rooms.

  • Time alone

    Prefers company most of the day

    There's no single maximum that fits every dog. Age, training and temperament all change the answer — and being alone is a skill you teach gradually.

  • Social life

    Delighted by everyone

    Early, calm, positive introductions to people, dogs, traffic and handling shape this more than the breed does.

  • Health to read up on

    Typically lives 11–13 years

    Every breed has conditions that appear more often than average. Ask a breeder which tests they do and why, or ask a rescue what's known. Your vet is the right person for anything specific.

Raha

Mitä Bostoninterrieri yleensä maksaa

€1,300–€2,300

Vuodessa, kun koira on asettunut arkeen — ruoka, vakuutus, rutiinieläinlääkärikäynnit ja hoito. Tarkoituksella laaja: hinnat vaihtelevat valtavasti maan ja kaupungin mukaan, eikä tämä ole tarjous.

Ennen kuin sanot kyllä

Tapaa koira useammin kuin kerran, jos suinkin voit, tavallisena päivänä erikoisen sijaan. Kysy, millainen se on kello kuusi aamulla ja kello kymmenen illalla. Rehellinen vastaus siihen kysymykseen kertoo sinulle enemmän kuin mikään rotukuvaus, tämä mukaan lukien.