All breed dogs have certain health problems that are exclusive to that breed alone and unfortunately there are certain Boston Terrier health problems that fall under this category. A lot of these problems have to do with how the breed is built physically. Although small dog breeds usually have a longer lifespan than larger dogs due to less stress on their bone structure, that life span may not be healthy. Some of the common Boston Terrier health problems that your dog may face are respiratory and eye problems.

Both these problems are down to the physical build of the dogs. The respiratory problems result from the shortened muzzles of the Boston Terrier. The protruding eyes of the Boston Terrier can also result in problems. Part of Boston Terrier care means using the right types of collars and checking the eyes regularly for grass seeds. Boston Terriers are also sensitive to extreme temperatures; your Boston Terrier does not like extremely hot or cold weather.
If you want to buy a Boston Terrier puppy you should make sure that your breeder has certificates for all his dogs. This means the dogs he or she is breeding and the puppies. Simple tests like the CERF test that tests for blindness and other eye problems can help determine how likely your puppies are to develop eye problems. Deafness is one of the Boston Terrier health problems that are genetic and a BAER test needs only to be done once in a dog’s life to determine it’s hearing status.

In the case of some Boston Terrier health problems part of the Boston Terrier care will involve surgery. Surgery of any kind is expensive and so you should think about this carefully before buying a Boston Terrier. Juvenile cataracts can develop in young Boston Terriers and although an operation can remove them it is expensive. Certain surgeries may need to be performed to the joints of these dogs so find out if the parents of the puppies have joint problems that need to be corrected with surgery.
As you can guess genetics play a big part in determining the health of your Boston Terrier. Boston Terrier health problems are largely a result of genetic predisposition. It cannot be stressed enough that buying from reputable breeders rather than a pet shop or advertisement is the best way to have a healthy puppy. Have a vet evaluate any puppies you might want to buy. Shop around and make sure you are comfortable with the breeder who should be able to give you advice and help on Boston Terrier care.

If you are interested in breeding Boston Terriers then you should know that a responsible breeder only breeds dogs that are healthy and free from most or all diseases or conditions that this breed is susceptible to. As a breeder you should be committed to raising puppies that are free from blindness, deafness and other problems to help eliminate these problems from the breed completely.

Boston Terrier care becomes easier once you use a holistic approach to taking care of your dog. This article will give you the basics about emergency care for your Boston Terrier.