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5 interesting things about this breed:
  1. America's First Dog Breed - Many dog breeds can claim America as their homeland, but the first breed to be recognized by the AKC was the Boston Terrier. It was registered by the American Kennel Club in 1893
  2. Terrier in name only
  3. A companion dog for ladies - At one time, the breed was specifically promoted for ladies.
  4. A dog breed of one of the American states - In Massachusetts, it was chosen as the official state dog breed (State Dog) in 1979.
  5. Mascot - Boston University's mascot, Rhett, is modeled after Boston Terriers.