All You Need to Know About Boston Terrier Flatulence
The Boston Terrier is an excellent breed of purebred dog originating from the beautiful state of the US of America. This “American Gentleman” was adopted in 1893 by the American Kennel Club, as a non-sporting breed. Since then, color and markings have become very important when identifying this breed.
There is also a lot of heritage in the Boston Terrier genealogy, which dates back several hundred years ago. You can trace your Boston Terrier ancestry back to the Davenport line of dogs, which was known for its intrepid nature.
The Boston Terrier, now known simply as the Boston Terrier, is one of the most well-loved and widely bred dogs in the United States. They are extremely loyal and adoring and make great companions and friends. These dogs are excellent watchdogs; and because of their size, can be somewhat clumsy when coming up for a walk. However, if raised in an environment with regular exercise, they will develop into healthy, well-balanced dogs.
The Boston terrier breed was probably imported into America from England via either an English or a British backpacker during the post-war era.
Backpackers were mostly former sailors who had been forced to leave their shores due to war. With these dogs, there was an instant connection to the land of their origin because they were essentially raised in tiny little cottages along the seashores, oftentimes with just a couple of rooms. There are even some American families who still own Bostons that were brought aboard ships to America.
The American breed was originally bred to be a companion and watchdog. Their original purpose was to help guard a man and his property. As their popularity increased, however, they were also bred to be show dogs and companions. Today, Boston terriers are used extensively as both and they display the same sociable, friendly characteristics of the original breed.
As the Boston terrier evolved, so too did the amount of variation in its markings. Originally, Boston terriers could be found in several colors, patterns, and sizes. Today you can find them in solid black, chocolate, blue, teal, fawn, pumpkin, and almost any other coloration that can be found in puppies. In fact, while most Boston terriers were originally bred in white, today there is such an overwhelming amount of variation in coloration that there is hardly any white Boston Terrier around.
Even though the white markings have remained largely unaltered, it has become popular in breeding the terriers to create the ‘white’ variations we know today.
These white variants are not purebred but are crossbreeds that are bred to produce a white Boston terrier. Because these dogs are not purebred, it is unlikely that they will exhibit any significant health problems. Their good temperament and keen sense of smell make them a favorite with families and lovers alike.
If you have never owned a Boston terrier or are just beginning to take a second glance at this breed, you may be surprised to learn that the Boston terrier has one unusual trait that sets it apart from other dogs – it tends to suffer from severe cases of flatulence! This condition is actually quite common in dogs that suffer from genetic acid reflux, and these dogs can have a very difficult time keeping their bowels operating at peak efficiency.
As the digestive tract becomes overly sensitive to stomach acid, it tries to escape through the esophagus, causing enormous flatulence and diarrhea. The resulting mess can easily lead to serious digestive system damage.
The most common Boston terrier symptom of flatulence is that it tends to get overheated very quickly.
Because of the degree of gastric irritation involved in this type of condition, the average Boston terrier will be forced to eat several times during the day. Because it is unable to control the amount of food that it eats, the dog is left malnourished and underweight, both of which can lead to health issues and problems with the quality of life.
Fortunately, because the terrier suffers from extreme gastric irritation, most Boston terriers can successfully cope with this problem, but it is best to avoid letting your dog get overheated if at all possible, especially since it can often lead to serious health risks.
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