Come visit us at our location in Sanford directly behind the Paw Park Dog Park

I have never a met a sweeter dog than Emily.  She is not a lap dog, but wants to sit with you and is very athletic, and just is a bundle of energy and love. She needs time to get to know you but will love you once she does.  She loves to give kisses and just wants to be with you. She will become your shadow and be your best friend forever, for sure. She does not  mind being crated, specially at meal time,  and is of course, housebroken. 

She will do best in a house where strangers are not a constant occurance as she is a little afraid of some particular people, with no rhyme or reason as to who or why. She will bark at them, but is not agressive, just afraid and tells us so.  She has loved all the children she has met.  

Also, she is a bit of an escape artist so beware.  She does jump a four foot doggie gate made for Great Danes, without a problem, moves bricks to get back to the bedroom door after we put her out and is VERY quick.  I would not trust her alone with a normal chain link fence as she is very good at jumping and climbing.  She would run out the front door, if not careful, I think, but I doubt she would run away, but I am not going to find out!  She knows all of her commands and does them with enthusiasm. 

 According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, bred down in size from pit-fighting dogs of the bull and terrier types, the Boston Terrier originally weighed up to 44 pounds (20 kg.) (Olde Boston Bulldogge). It is difficult to believe that these dapper little dogs were once tough pit-fighters. In fact, their weight classifications were once divided as lightweight, middle and heavyweight. The Boston Terrier is one of the few breeds that was "Made in the USA." Boston to be exact. The original Boston Terriers were a cross between the English Bulldog and now extinct English White Terrier. Around 1865, the coachmen employed by the wealthy people of Boston began to interbreed some of these fine dogs owned by their employers. One of these crosses, between an English White Terrier and an English Bulldog resulted in a dog named Hooper's Judge. Judge weighed over 30 pounds (13.5 kg.) he was bred down in size with a smaller female and one of those male pups was bred to yet a smaller female. Their offspring interbred with one or more French Bulldogs, providing the foundation for the Boston Terrier. By 1889 the breed had become sufficiently popular in Boston that fanciers formed the American Bull Terrier Club, but this proposed name for the breed was not well received by the Bull Terrier Fanciers. The breeds nickname, roundheads, was similarly inappropriate. Shortly after, the breed was named the Boston Terrier after its birthplace. The breed was recognized by the AKC in 1893. It was first shown in Boston in 1870. In the early years the color and markings were not very important but by the 1900's the breeds distinctive markings and color were written into the standard becoming an essential feature. Terrier only in name, the Boston Terrier has lost most of their ruthless desire for mayhem, preferring the company of humans, although "some" males will still challenge other dogs if they feel their territory is being invaded. Though bred at first for use in dog fights, today's Boston Terrier has been bred to have less aggressive tendencies. It is gentle, alert, very intelligent, and well-mannered. Enthusiastic and occasionally rambunctious, this breed has a sense of humor. They are very sensitive to the tone of one's voice. This breed likes to learn and therefore is not difficult to train. Their intelligence ensures they pick things up quickly. At times they can be somewhat willful. Some owners have reported that their dogs are good watchdogs barking only when necessary, while other owners have reported their female Boston Terriers do not bark at the door at all. Most reliable with children, especially good with elderly people and very friendly with strangers. The Boston Terrier is playful, very affectionate and likes to be part of the family. Very popular in the United States, due above all to its excellent character. They generally get along well with non-canine pets. Some males are dominant and may fight with other dogs. These little dogs may be difficult to housebreak. They have a life expectancy of 15 or more years.