The Boston Terrier and All About It - A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog by Edward Axtell
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Skull--Large, broad and flat.
Stop--Well defined. Ears--Preferably cut, if left on should be small and thin, situated as near corners of skull as possible; rose ears preferable. Eyes--Wide apart, large, round, dark and soft and not "goggle" eyed. Muzzle--Short, round and deep, without wrinkles, nose should be black and wide. Mouth--Preferably even, teeth should be covered when mouth is closed. Neck--Thick, clean and strong. Body--Deep at chest and well ribbed up, making a short backed, cobby built dog; loins and buttocks strong. Legs--Straight and well muscled. Feet--Strong, small and moderately round. Tail--Short and fine, straight or screw, carried low. Color--Any color, except black, mouse or liver; brindle and white, brindle or whole white are the colors most preferred. |
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