Appearance of the Boston Lab
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| The Boston Lab is a miniature to medium-sized dog. Their body is short and stocky and in good proportion to their head. The breed has a longer muzzle than the Boston Terrier, with scissors or even a bite. Ears can be soft like a Labrador or short and erect with a soft tip like the Boston Terrier. A black nose and smiling face are characteristic of this breed, and they can have a quizzical look when they raise their eyebrows. The eyes are golden to dark brown and very expressive. The legs are straight and strong, with rounded paws. The Boston Lab has a medium-sized tail, held low to medium away from their body. Their short, velvety coat of silky fur, available in many colors, completes the picture of an attractive dog with an equally attractive nature. |
Temperament of the Boston Lab
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| The Boston Lab is described as a happy dog. They always seem to have enough energy for everything and enjoy being part of family life and daily outings. They can get lonely if you ignore them and get it wrong. The Boston Lab sees itself as part of your group, and they like a strong but fair group leader. Results are achieved through praise and rewards rather than hard, strict methods. They learn quickly and respond well to kind words and tone of voice. Start their training at a young age, as they tend to lose interest as they mature. Make sure they get used to socializing with children, people, dogs and other pets while they're young. It will make life easier for you if they form friendly bonds early in life. These dogs are very playful, but just as attentive when you're relaxed or not well, they'll listen to all your problems with attentive, adoring eyes and ears. |
Needs and activities of the Boston Lab
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| This unique breed will do best with regular daily exercise; a daily walk of an hour or so combined with play at home will keep the Boston Lab fit and healthy. They can live happily in an apartment if they exercise every day and discover a little. They don't like extreme temperatures and do best in moderate climates. The Labrador Retriever side of their breed loves water, so it's safe to assume that the Boston Lab will enjoy splashing in the water, especially in summer. Games that will keep them entertained for hours include fetch, tug-of-war and hide-and-seek. The Boston Lab loves to please and is a true family dog. Make sure he's included in family outings. Use a leash when out and about, as the Boston Lab can practice selective deafness if he's free to explore. Other requirements include a good walk every day and fun games where they can chase a ball until they get tired, which rarely happens, to burn off their energy. |
Maintenance of the Boston Lab
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| The Boston Lab is very easy to maintain and is low-maintenance for the owner. Once a week, a quick brushing with a firm bristle brush is all that's needed, or perhaps a loving rub with a soft, damp cloth will make the coat shine. These dogs love attention, so get them used to a weekly grooming ritual where you brush them, check their nails and nippers if they're too long, and check the inside of the ears - a soft, damp cloth wiped gently inside will remove any build-up of dirt and debris. While your dog is a puppy, get him used to brushing his teeth, then reward him for good behavior. This practice eliminates any grooming problems at maturity. |
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