The Boston Terrier breed was started by Robert Hooper from Boston, Massachusetts, in 1870 when he acquired a dog of Bull and Terrier lineage. At this time in history, both ancestral breeds were shared in various forms but lacked breed recognition due to the undeveloped dog Registration industry at the time.
One of the typical terriers that were regularly accepted as a breed at the time was one known as the White's Terrier, which is now extinct. This terrier is a common ancestor also in the foundation of the American Pit Bull Terrier breed.
The White's Terrier was often bred with larger bulldog types to bring their size down for the initial purpose of ratting. Ratting was a gambling sport that often took place in holes or Pits dug in the center of pubs where a defined number of rats were released, and then a dog unleashed in the Pit for a specific timeframe. At the end of the allotted time, the number of rats that were killed was added up, and the dog with the most kills was the winner. This sport was perpetuated due in part to Bull baiting being made illegal.
Because space was limited in most pubs, the Bully breeds needed to be bred down in size for this new sporting and gambling activity; adding terrier to the mix was a natural conclusion as terriers were known for their natural inclination for small game hunting. This original activity is where the Pit Bull Terrier got its name. Many uneducated people on the Pit Bull make the mistake that the breed got its name first from fighting other dogs.
The Boston Terrier was developed in much the same way as the American Pit Bull Terrier. Instead of White Terrier and large Bully breeds being used for breeding, the White Terrier and smaller bully breeds such as the English Bulldog and French Bulldog were used to helping develop this newly forming breed.
Where the Pit Bull was bred for a working purpose, the Boston Terrier was bred for show purposes and was first shown in 1870. Originally known as the Olde Boston Bulldogge and the American Bull Terrier in 1893, it was officially changed to the Boston Terrier at the suggestion of James Watson.
While the original Boston Terrier weighed in around 40lbs through the years, it has been down bred where today, the maximum weight usually does not exceed 25lbs.
Visually the Boston Terrier should appear short, compact, and well-balanced.
Ears:
Cropped or uncropped ears are acceptable but should be carried erect.
Eyes:
Dark
Nose:
Black
Mouth:
Should close square, no tongue or teeth showing when the mouth is closed.
Tail:
It may be straight or screw. In some cases may be docked but not preferred.
Coat:
Short
Expected Markings:
It is expected that specimens should have a white muzzle band and blaze between the eyes and a white chest.
Desired Markings:
White-collar with white on forelegs and hind legs below the hocks.
Color:
Black, brindle, or seal
Yes, as long as your dog meets one of our accepted breed standards we can register it through the American Bully Association ( ABA ).
No, providing genealogy / pedigree information (such as your dog’s parents) is not required. However, if such genealogy / pedigree information is known it should be submitted for inclusion and research. The level of pedigree that you receive with registration is based on a combination of what you submit and what our research reveals based on your initial input.
The single dog registration fess is $37.
The following discounts are available when registration of more than one dog is needed.
* 2 Dogs’ Registration = $67
* 3 Dogs’ registration = $87
* 4 = $97
* 5 = $105
+ Litter registration is based on litter size.
+ Each individual pup for the first 10 pups = $10 per pup.
+ For litters larger than 10 pups each pup after the 10th is free.
+ No. It is only required that one parent is either currently registered or simultaneously registered with the litter. However, in order to register a litter, both parents must meet one of our recognized breed class standards.
+ While it is not required both parents be ABA registered during litter registration it is highly encouraged.
+ Only having one parent registered can significantly impact how well the dog Family is tracked over time.
+ This link will take you to the single dog registration options.
Single Registration
+ On the provided link you will have the option to submit from 1-5 single dog registrations at a time.
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the litter registration option.
Litter Registration
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the family registration options
Family Registration
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the litter plus 1 parent registration option. Litter Plus 1 Parent
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ If a pup is pre-registered by your breeder through litter registration that breeder will receive an individual certificate per pup.
+ Each pre-registered litter pup certificate comes with the proper transfer completion form listed on the back of the certificate.
+The transfer certificate can only be found on the back of a pre-registered litter pup’s certificate and IS NOT available directly to the public via the website.
+ The transfer form instructions reveal how you can properly finalize your pup’s registration to include ownership information, any desired name change, listing and access to your dogs’ LIVE Family tracking profile, upgraded access to member benefits and creation of an enhanced dedicated account through our social network ImSocialBull.com.
+The transfer process including postage is FREE for all ABA transfers.
+ Litter related registrations receive the highest priority and are typically processed in 2-4 weeks.
+ The standard registration process including transfers for an individual dog registration is typically 6-8 weeks.
+ At the ABA we provide FREE print quality pedigrees up to 7 generations.
+ If qualified Platinum Pedigrees are available of 8-11 Generations.
+ If a dog qualifies for Platinum Pedigree status the owner will be notified and provided upgrade options.
+ The Platinum Pedigree is the world’s largest print quality pedigree with up to 2,047 relationships.
+ The Platinum Pedigree is based on proprietary technology and exclusive to the American Bully Association
+ Comparisons are:
* ADBA 7 generation showing a maximum of 255 relationships
* UKC 6 generation showing a maximum of 127 relationships
* AKC and ABKC’s 5 generation pedigrees showing a maximum of 31 relationships.
+ When submitting a pedigree or genealogy for inclusion and research the following are the best options:
* When an official pedigree from another registry is available it should be submitted either by taking and providing high quality digital pictures or if mailing by photocopy. The largest ones available should be submitted as the more you provide the more we can research on your behalf.
* When official pedigrees are not available but genealogy is known it can be provided to us in the form of a link to your online resource if available or by printing and completing our free available template located here: MS Word Print And Editable Template or PDF Print Template
+ Yes, as a registered member you are encouraged to provide additional information as learned and available.
+ All added information will be made available both online in your dogs Family tracking profile as well as print quality options available.
+ All information will be researched for additional relationships used to further enhance your dogs’ Family knowledge absolutely FREE.
+ Nothing, anytime reasonable replacements of material is needed this is provided as a FREE member benefit.
+ All we need is you to request which specific material needs to be replaced and to verify you current mailing and email addresses to ensure proper receipt.
+ Pride of registration
+ Access to unprecedented genealogy and Family tracking
+ Added and Improved value in breed stock
+ Greater profits in breeding arrangements
+ FREE Kennel Certification for breeders
+ Exclusive access to unique promotional opportunities
+ Access to thousands of members world wide
+ Social media account with free enhancements
+ Access to place unlimited FREE marketing/classified adds including with pictures
+ Extended benefits only available through the American Bully Association
+ MUCH, MUCH, more...
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