Boston terrier

Boston terrier

noun
one of an American breed of small, pug-faced, short-haired dogs having erect ears, a short tail, and a brindled or black coat with white markings.
Also called Boston bull.


Origin:
1890–95, Americanism
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Boston terrier or Boston bull terrier
 
n
a short stocky smooth-haired breed of terrier with a short nose, originally developed by crossing the French and English bulldogs with the English bull terrier
 
Boston bull terrier or Boston bull terrier
 
n

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