| If you are considering of having a long-term | | | | shelter staff. Just make sure to find the perfect |
| companion, then the most likely candidate is a dog | | | | one that will match your personality traits and |
| such as the boston terrier. Having been bred as a | | | | lifestyle. |
| companion dog, this breed has strong and friendly | | | | Financial Stability |
| personality. Most boston terriers are eager to | | | | Owning a Boston terrier requires regular vet visits, |
| please their masters thus ideal for companionship. | | | | vaccination and grooming, not to mention pet |
| But this reason is not enough to drive you to the | | | | supplies such as foods, treats, bowls, leashes, |
| nearest breeder or pet shop and bring home your | | | | collar, dog bed and a lot more. You may also |
| new boston terrier. You need to bear in mind | | | | want to consider getting a pet insurance for your |
| other important considerations such as: | | | | dog as this can help you with the expenses in |
| Breed | | | | case Fido gets sick. |
| You should not get toy dogs just because of their | | | | Time |
| small size neither be afraid of large breeds just | | | | Say you are financially capable... The next question |
| because they are large. Size is not the only basis | | | | is, do you have the time to care for your dog? |
| to determine whether the breed is right for you | | | | Are you willing to take a day or a week off from |
| or not. You need to find out more about the | | | | work just to be with your pet on his first few |
| personality traits, characteristics and possible | | | | days at home? Can you spare a few minutes of |
| health issues of a boston terrier before you finally | | | | your precious time to exercise and train your |
| decide to get one. | | | | pet? If so, then you are close to becoming a |
| Adoption | | | | responsible dog owner. |
| Instead of buying a new pup, why not consider | | | | Lifestyle |
| adopting from a shelter or breed rescue group? | | | | If you are active outdoors and you want a scent |
| Dog adoption is one sure way to knock down | | | | dog or hunting dog, then you may want to |
| puppy mills. Contrary to what most people | | | | reconsider your options. Know that excessive |
| believe, not all dogs from shelter or rescue groups | | | | heat and extremely cold weather as well as |
| are problematic dogs. Some are even potty | | | | demanding exercise and physical activities can |
| trained either by their previous owners or by the | | | | bring harm to a Boston terrier. |