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Boston terriers are born with tails. However, the actual size of the dog's tail can vary from one dog to the other. Most are just very small nubs.

These nubs are very small tails, about 1 inch long. And their tails wag up and down instead of side to side.

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Classification Boston terrier?

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Why do Boston terriers with screw tails not wag them?

they don't have the nerve endings to do it


Why do pug Boston terriers have curly tails?

Pug Boston terriors have curly tails because they must have got that part from the pug parent.


When should a Boston Terrier's tail be docked?

Yes, Boston Terriers can have their tails docked. However, Boston Terriers with docked tails are disapproved or even disqualified by some reputable kennel clubs such as the American Kennel Club (AKC). Docking of tails on dogs is also banned in some countires, including the United Kingdom. Some people believe that docking is cruel, as this process is done when the puppy is only a few days old and causes great pain. Docking is also unnecessary, and should not be done unless if you want to enter the dog into a dog show in the future.


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Although it is unusual, a Boston Terriers tail can be crooked, have bumps, or the dog may have no tail at all.


Do Boston terriers tails have to be docked?

No they don't. The American Kennel Club is tyring to bring back the long tail.


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There are no such thing as Boston pug terriers but Boston terriers and pugs are both short haired.


Do Boston terriers have fur or hair?

Boston terriers are described to have a fur coat.


Where did Boston terriers come from?

Boston.


Are Boston terriers from Boston?

Yes!


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Are Boston Terriers easy to train?

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Were Boston terriers bread to hunt rats?

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