Gutman Boston
The story of the American Gentleman, from a breed born in Boston to an intelligent, elegant and friendly family dog. The breed history helps explain its character, needs and fit for your home.
Breed history
The Boston Terrier is a small, solid American companion dog developed in Boston in the late 19th century. It combines elegant looks, a friendly temperament, intelligence and a strong family bond.
Its history matters when choosing a Boston Terrier puppy: it explains why the breed bonds so strongly with people, fits home life and should come from a kennel that understands bloodlines, health and temperament.
The story in brief
1860
In Liverpool, a Bulldog was crossed with the English Terrier, producing a strong dog named Judge.
1870
William O'Brien brought Judge to Boston and sold him to Robert Hooper. He became known as Hooper's Judge.
1891
The American Boston Terrier Club was founded and the breed gained a clearer identity as an American companion dog.
1893
The Boston Terrier was registered in the AKC stud book and became a recognized American breed.
1979
Massachusetts named the Boston Terrier, the American Gentleman, the official dog of the state.
Gutman Boston
The Boston Terrier is an American breed developed in Boston in the late 19th century. Selective breeding turned a stronger early dog into a small, elegant and friendly family companion.
The breed's past explains its character today: alert, clever, closely bonded to people and playful, while still needing responsible breeding, family matching and professional guidance.
The elegant look, short coat, compact body and sociable temperament created the Boston Terrier's reputation as a polite house dog that stays close to the family.
Gutman Boston
Small and solid, not a fragile toy dog
Large, expressive eyes
Smooth coat that is easy to groom
Polite with people and other animals
Playful and loves chasing balls
Frequently Asked Questions
The Boston Terrier originated in Boston, United States. The breed developed from Hooper's Judge and additional dogs selected through careful breeding.
In most homes, yes. It is a friendly, playful dog that bonds closely with people, but it is important to choose a puppy from a responsible source and receive guidance.
A professional kennel pays attention to documentation, health, matching the puppy to the family and support after handover, reducing risk and helping the puppy start well.
At the Gutman family kennel, we connect the breed's history with modern responsible breeding: documentation, health, matching the puppy to the family and support after the puppy arrives home.
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