The Boston Terrier Handbook

The Essential Guide for New and Prospective Boston Terrier Owners

New from Canine Handbooks! The Boston Terrier Handbook is the biggest & most up-to-date book ever published about this lovable & loving breed.

’The American Gentleman’ of the canine world is not only handsome, he is also highly affectionate & entertaining, & makes an excellent companion for families, the elderly, couples & single people alike. This lively, yet adaptable, little dog is suitable for apartments as well as homes with big yards & gardens.

The Boston Terrier Handbook is easy to read & packed full of practical information, professional colour photos & insider tips from breeders & owners on all you need to know about caring for, training & living with these unique little dogs.

Puppies - Learn how to prepare your home & garden, what to do when your puppy arrives, where he or she should sleep, getting through the first few days & nights, how much food & exercise to give, & how to deal with issues like puppy biting & chewing.

Breeders give their personal advice on:

• How to spot the warning signs at a 'puppy farm'
• Finding a good breeder & selecting a pup
• Bringing the puppy home
• The first few days
• Housetraining & crate training
• Obedience training
• Exercise
• Feeding
• What behaviour to expect

Learn about: Feeding Puppies, What the Breeders Feed, Feeding Charts, The Raw Diet, Reading Dog Food Labels, What Foods to Avoid, & Feeding Senior Dogs.

Boston Terrier Health is covered in depth, including Hereditary Diseases, Joint & Eye Issues, Skin Irritations, Ear Infections, Food Intolerances, Overheating, Allergies, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming, De-Fleaing & Microchipping.

For anyone who hasn’t chosen their puppy yet, there’s: 

• How to Find a Good Breeder & The Questions to Ask,
• Puppy Contracts
• Where NOT to Buy a Boston puppy From
• How to Pick a Healthy Puppy or Adult Dog
• Typical Temperament Traits
• Picking a Puppy With the Right Temperament
• Rescuing a Boston Terrier

Learn: how to get the best out of your Boston when obedience training, how to speed up housetraining, typical Boston Terrier traits - & how to deal with them, grooming, and a host of other topics.

NOTE: This is not a glossy coffee table book, this is a detailed step-by-step reference manual on how to take care of your Boston Terrier.

Reviews for The Canine Handbooks:

"We just brought home our new Boston Terrier last weekend. This book is the canine equivalent of the “What To Expect” series for expecting and new parents - it tells you everything you need to know. The Boston Terrier Handbook is well written, informative, historical, and entertaining. I read the book in about a week, cover to cover. I am so glad I did. It was a great read, and a great source for more information about the breed, caring for our new pup now, and as time goes on. All the things you want to ask your vet, but they don’t know enough about the breed to give a proper answer, it’s in this book. Every silly thing about your Boston, that only a Boston lover can appreciate, it’s in this book. I would definitely recommend it for current and future Boston parents," COURTNEY B., CALIFORNIA, USA

"'I'm a first time dog owner/Boston terrier owner and this book is fantastic. It's very informative, easy to read.Full of basic details, history of the breed, health, breeding and much more. I would high recommend this book, it's an absolute bargain for the price," A. TURLEY, UK

"This is an excellent book for any owner of these beautiful little dogs. It is a book I am going to recommend to all my Boston Terrier friends. It is clear and concise... and Is a must read for Boston owners, whether just a pet or a show dog. I have owned, bred and shown Bostons for 7 years, and wish I had a copy of the book during my learning stage," SANDRA A., USA

"Growing up in a family with Boston Terriers and now having one of my own, I thought I knew pretty much all there is to know about these wonderful little dogs. Boy was I wrong! I often wondered why they act in certain ways like following me around from one room to the next. And now I know……..they are “velcro dogs!” Also, Wille, our current Boston boy, is experiencing a lot of itching issues and Linda’s book explains why this is and what we can do about it. For anyone interested in getting a Boston Terrier and wants to learn about why these are the most wonderful dogs in the world, you should definitely read this book," K.V.S. MAINE, USA