Steadfast Guardians

A Bibliography
of the
Boston Terrier

• Boston Terriers, despite the name and partial ancestry, aren't truly terriers. I have placed them in among the mastiffs after long consideration based on ancestry and the fact that the French Bulldog and Miniature Bulldog, two other lap-sized mastiff-descended breeds, are listed here.
• Alternative names for the Boston Terrier include Roundhead Bull Terrier, Boston Bull Terrier, American Bull Terrier, and Boston Bulldog.
• The Old Boston Bulldogge (aka Old Boston Bulldog) is a descendant of the same stock as the early Boston Terrier, then known as the American Bull Terrier, but the two breeds have been divided for decades. It will get a separate listing as soon as I find some published materials on it; in the meantime any resource dealing with the earliest history of the Boston Terrier should be relevant.

• Boston Terrier Dog Breed Profile by Kay Roberts. Digital Products, 2010. This digital booklet is one of a series designed to help prospective dog owners choose the right breed for them, in this case focusing on the Boston.
• The Boston Terrier and All About It: A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog (Illustrated Edition) by Edward Axtel. Forgotten Books (and other publishers), 2010. Comprehensive book by an early breed authority, an invaluable resource for those with an interest in breed history. Reprint of the 1910 original edition.
• The Boston Terrier: A Complete Anthology of the Dog by various. Vintage Dog Books, 2010. This anthology is comprised of articles and chapters gleaned from antiquarian books and documents, written by early breed authorities and covering such topics as points of conformation, temperament, famous individual dogs (with pedigrees and illustrations), and history of the breed. Great fun for anyone interested in breed history.
• The Boston Terrier by Tracy Libby. Terra Nova, 2005. One of a series of breed books put out with breed-specific information and including a DVD with training tips. A good introductory book to the breed.
• DogLife: Lifelong Care for Your Dog: Boston Terrier by Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz. TFH Doglife, 2010. One of a series of breed books serving as an introduction to the breed and to caring for your dog for new and prospective owners. This book is well written, by a lifelong fan of the Boston, and is organized to aid the pet owner through the stages of a dog's life. Really quite good, and I like the enclosed spiral binding.
• Boston Terriers are the Best! by Elaine Landau. Lerner, 2010. This little book has great pictures and text to inform children about the breed, its history, its looks, and its care.
• The Ideal Boston Terrier: A Complete Treatise on the History, Breeding, Selection, Care and Management of Boston Terriers by Josephine Z. Rine. 2010. Reprint of earlier edition.
• The Boston Terrier: Its History, Points, Breeding, Rearing, Training, and Care, Together with Several Instructive Chapters on Management and Diseases of Dogs from a Common Sense View by J. Varnum Mott. Nabu, 2010. Reproduction of the 1923 4th edition of breed classic.
• Boston Terrier Champions, 2007-2009, edited by Jan Linzy, Sharae Wheeler and Janae Pata. Camino, 2009. Listing, with pedigrees and photographs, of all Boston Terriers who completed AKC championships in the years 2007-2009. Invaluable resource for breeders and breed historians.
• Housebreaking Breakthroughs for Your Boston Terrier Puppy by James Kelso. Amazon Digital Edition, 2008.
• The Boston Terrier and All About It: A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog by Edward Axtel. BiblioBazaar, 2008. Comprehensive book by an early breed authority, an invaluable resource for those with an interest in breed history. Reprint of either 1920 2nd edition or 1910 original.
• Boston Terrier Champions, 2003-2006, edited by Jan Linzy and Sharae Wheeler. Camino, 2007. Listing, with pedigrees and photographs, of all Boston Terriers who completed AKC championships in the years 2003-2006. Invaluable resource for breeders and breed historians.
• Boston Terrier by Christian Limouzy. de Vecchi, 2007. In French.
• Boston Terriers for Dummies by Wendy Bedwell-Wilson. For Dummies, 2007. Introductory book to the breed.
• Boston Terrier: Your Happy Healthy Pet, 2nd edition, by Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz. Howell, 2006. Introductory guide to the breed.
• The Boston Terrier by EJ Rousuck. Vintage Dog Books, 2005.There is a chapter on "Preparing for the Show" by Evan M. Ramsey, and other contributions from Josephine Z. Rine. Illustrated with photographs. Invaluable resource for those with an interest in breed history. Reprint of 1934 2nd edition or 1926 original.
• Boston Terrier by Manuela Thieme. Kynos, 2005. In German.
• Boston Terrier by Alma Bettencourt. PraxisRatgeber, 2005. In German.
• Boston Terrier: Breeders' Best by Ann McCammon. Kennel Club Books, 2005.
• Boston Terriers: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual by Susan Bulanda. Barron's, 2005.
• A New Owner's Guide to Boston Terriers by Bob and Eleanor Candland. TFH, 2004.
• Boston Terrier: A Comprehensive Owner's Guide by Alma Bettencourt. Kennel Club Books, 2003.
• The Boston Terrier Puppy Owner's Handbook by Boston Terrrier Club of America Health Committee. BTCA, 2003.
• Boston Terrier Champions, 1995-2002, edited by Jan Linzy. Camino, 2003. Listing, with pedigrees and photographs, of all Boston Terriers who completed AKC championships in the years 1995-2002. Invaluable resource for breeders and breed historians.
• Boston Terrier by Alma Bettencourt. Hispano Europea Editorial, 2002. In Spanish.
• The Boston Terrier: An Owner's Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pet by Scottee Meade. Howell, 2000. Introductory book to the breed.
• The Boston Terrier (1928) by Vincent G. Perry. Hoflin, ___. Reprint of a breed classic by an early breed enthusiast, with discussion of influential early sires and bloodlines, of the breed standard, and of care, breeding, grooming and showing. Though of course almost all of the information is outdated, this is a great book for those with an historical bent. Reprint of 1928 original.
• A New Owner's Guide to Boston Terriers by Bob Candland and Eleanor Candland. TFH, 1999.
• Guide to Owning a Boston Terrier by Jacqueline F. O'Neil. TFG, 1998. Beautifully illustrated with glossy color photographs of high-quality Bostons.
• The Official Book of the Boston Terrier by Muriel P. Lee. TFH, 1998. Endorsed by the Boston Terrier Club of America, this is a comprehensive and authoritative book on the breed.
• Boston Terriers: The Early Years, edited by Cathy J. Flamholtz. OTR, 1997. As the title indicates, this book covers the development of the Boston Terrier through its early years through the breed's recognition by the AKC in the 1920s. Early photographs and artworks illustrate this compilation of articles by early breed authorities. Valuable book for any fancier who enjoys history; I only wish every breed were covered like this.
• Boston Terrier Champions, 1988-1994 by Camino editors. Camino, 1996. Listing, with pedigrees and photographs, of all Boston Terriers who completed AKC championships in the years 1988-1994. Invaluable resource for breeders and breed historians.
• Boston Terriers by Mrs. Charles D. Cline. TFH, 1995. A basic introduction to the breed for new or prospective owners, paired with general dog care information.
• The Boston Terrier: An American Original by Beverly and Michael Staley. Howell, 1995.
• Boston Terriers: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, Behavior, and Training by Susan Bulanda and Michele Earle-Bridges. Barron's, 1994.Very nice introduction to the breed for new or prospective owners.
• The Complete Boston Terrier by Ethel Braunstein. Howell, 1994. I presume this is a revision of the 1968 edition.
• Boston Terriers by Mrs. Charles D. Cline. TFH, 1991. A basic introduction to the breed for new or prospective owners, paired with general dog care information.
• Boston Terriers by Mrs. Charles D. Cline. TFH, 1988. A basic introduction to the breed for new or prospective owners, paired with general dog care information.
• Boston Terrier Champions, 1952-1987. Camino, 1988. Listing, with pedigrees and photographs, of all Boston Terriers who completed AKC championships in the years 1952-1987. Invaluable resource for breeders and breed historians.
• Kennel Review's Boston Terrier Breeder of the Years 1988: Crockett's Kennel. Camino, 1988.
• The Boston Terrier by Anna Katherine Nicholas. TFH, 1988.
• Enjoy Your Boston Terrier by Earl Schneider. Pet Library, 1986.
• How to Raise & Train a Boston Terrier by Evelyn Miller. TFH, 1985.
• The Boston Terrier by Arthur R. Huddleston. Dingliner's, 1985.
• The Complete Boston Terrier by Ethel Braunstein. Howell, 1968. While I have not yet seen this book, this series of books from Howell was typically authoritative and comprehensive, so I would imagine this one would have been, too.
• Know Your Boston Terrier by Earl Schneider. Pet Library, 1967.
• The Boston Terrier: A Presentation of the Origin, Development, Breeding, Showing, Care, and Kenneling of this American Originated Breed of Dog, 4th edition, by Vincent G. Perry. Judy, 1959.
• How to Raise & Train a Boston Terrier by Evelyn Miller. TFH, 1959.
• Pet Boston Terrier, 3rd edition, by Mrs. Charles D. Cline. All-Pets, 1958.
• Boston Terriers as Pets: A Guide to the Training, Care and Breeding of Boston Terriers by Madeline Miller. TFH, 1956.
• Pet Boston Terrier, 2nd edition, by Mrs. Charles D. Cline. All-Pets, 1956.
• The Complete Boston Terrier by William Watson Denlinger. Denlinger's, 1955. The Denlinger's books were generally excellent breed books, and I would expect this one to be also.
• Pet Boston Terrier by Mrs. Charles D. Cline. All-Pets, 1954.
• The Ideal Boston Terrier: A Complete Treatise on the History, Breeding, Selection, Care and Management of Boston Terriers, fourth? edition, by Josephine Z. Rine. Orange, Judd, 1951.
• The Boston Terrier: A Presentation of the Origin, Development, Breeding, Showing, Care, and Kenneling of this American Originated Breed of Dog, 3rd edition, by Vincent G. Perry. Judy, 1950.
• The Ideal Boston Terrier: A Complete Treatise on the History, Breeding, Selection, Care and Management of Boston Terriers, revised edition, by Josephine Z. Rine. Orange, Judd, 1942.
• The Boston Terrier: A Presentation of the Origin, Development, Breeding, Showing, Care, and Kenneling of this American Originated Breed of Dog, 2nd edition, by Vincent G. Perry. Judy, 1941.
• The Boston Terrier, 2nd edition, by EJ Rousuck. G. Howard Watt, 1934. Comprehensive book by an early breed authority, an invaluable resource for those with an interest in breed history. There is a chapter on "Preparing for the Show" by Evan M. Ramsey and other contributions from Josephine Z. Rine. Illustrated with photographs. Reprinted in 2005.
• The Ideal Boston Terrier: A Complete Treatise on the History, Breeding, Selection, Care and Management of Boston Terriers by Josephine Z. Rine. Orange, Judd, 1932.
• The Boston Terrier: A Presentation of the Origin, Development, Breeding, Showing, Care, and Kenneling of this American Originated Breed of Dog by Vincent G. Perry. Judy, 1928. Excellent book overall, though it could have used some copy editing, by an early breed enthusiast, with discussion of influential early sires and bloodlines, and discussion of the breed standard. Great book for those with an historical bent. Reprinted in 1998.
• The Boston Terrier: Its History, Points, Breeding, Rearing, Training, and Care, Together with Several Instructive Chapters on Management and Diseases of Dogs from a Common Sense View, 5th edition, by J. Varnum Mott. 1927.
• The Boston Terrier by EJ Rousuck. G. Howard Watt, 1926. Comprehensive book by an early breed authority, an invaluable resource for those with an interest in breed history. There is a chapter on "Preparing for the Show" by Evan M. Ramsey, and other contributions from Josephine Z. Rine. Illustrated with photographs. Reprinted in 2005.
• The Boston Terrier: Its History, Points, Breeding, Rearing, Training, and Care, Together with Several Instructive Chapters on Management and Diseases of Dogs from a Common Sense View, 4th edition, by J. Varnum Mott. 1923. Breed classic reproduced in 2010.
• The Boston Terrier and All About It: A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog, second edition, by Edward Axtel. Dogdom, 1920. Reprinted in 2010.
• The Boston Terrier: Its History, Points, Breeding, Rearing, Training, and Care, Together with Several Instructive Chapters on Management and Diseases of Dogs from a Common Sense View, 3rd edition, by J. Varnum Mott. Popular Dogs, 1920.
• The Boston Terrier and All About It: A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog by Edward Axtel. Dogdom, 1910. Comprehensive book by an early breed authority, owner of the St. Botolph Kennel, an invaluable resource for those with an interest in breed history.
• The Boston Terrier: Its History, Points, Breeding, Rearing, Training, and Care, Together with Several Instructive Chapters on Management and Diseases of Dogs from a Common Sense View, 2nd edition, by J. Varnum Mott. Popular Dogs, 1906.
• The Boston Terrier: Its History, Points, Breeding, Rearing, Training, and Care, Together with Several Instructive Chapters on Management and Diseases of Dogs from a Common Sense View by J. Varnum Mott. Popular Dogs, 1903.

• "Prevalence of primary breed-related cataracts in the dog in North America" by Kirk N. Gelatt and Edward O. MacKay. In: Veterinary Ophthalmology, March-April 2005, volume 8, issue 2, pg 101-111. Report on a retrospective study of all dogs with cataracts seen in US veterinary teaching hospitals from 1964 to 2003. 39,229 mixed breeds dogs and dogs of 59 breeds had cataracts, with one of the highest rates appearing in the Boston Terrier at 11.11%.
• Canine Inherited Disorders Database, "Boston Terrier" by Alice Crook, BSc, DVM, Brian Hill, DVM, MS, DACVIM, and Sue Dawson, BA, PhD. Joint project of the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College, the University of Prince Edward Island, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, 1998, rev 2004. This website is included as a rare electronic resource in this bibliography generally confined to print resources because it is authoritative, timely, and important. A listing of genetic diseases to which the breed is prone.
• Colliers Magazine, 10 March 1951. Boston Terriers cover story.
• "America's Dog Heroes: All Have Diplomas of Honor from the Dog World magazine". [magazine title unknown], 1 March 1938. Heroes include a Chow Chow who warned of prowler, a Pekingese who saved a child, a Wire-Haired Fox Terrier who scared off a rattlesnake, a Boston who bit a purse snatcher, another Boston who saved a baby, and Siberian Huskies who carried food to a snowed-in village.
• "Mid-West Boston Champions of 1925". In: The Dog News: The National Dog Magazine, March 1926. This is a Boston Terrier edition, though there are other breeds also in the issue.
• "Eastern Boston Champions of 1925". In: The Dog News: The National Dog Magazine, March 1926. This is a Boston Terrier edition, though there are other breeds also in the issue.
• "Boston Terrier Notes from Boston". In: The Dog News: The National Dog Magazine, March 1926. This is a Boston Terrier edition, though there are other breeds also in the issue.
• [title unknown] by Sherwin Hawley. In: [magazine title unknown], 1906. Three-page article discussing the high price that Boston Terriers were commanding at that time, and the direction the breed was going. According to the author, a Boston Terrier cost more than any other pet or house dog with the exception of the "Pekinese Spaniel" (referring here to average puppy prices, not to the higher prices paid for outstanding individuals). A fair price at that time was $50 for a 2 month old puppy, and $100-150 for a 6 month old. Prize winners were known to change hands for as much as $1,000-2,000. Discussion then moves on to standard set for the breed as to terrier versus bulldog attributes. James Watson is quoted on his opinion of the breed's short twisted tail and other preferences of the time in achieving the ideal Boston Terrier and how the breed standards are determined by "specialty clubs". An interesting read to see how a breed of dog comes to be formed standard-wise as well as a nice bit of dog history. There are several illustrative photos.

• Boston Quarterly. Hoflin. Current quarterly breed magazine.
• The Canadian Boston: The Dog Who Loves People. Canadian breed magazine. Out of publication.
• Boston Bulletin. Breed magazine from the 60s & 70s. Out of publication.

• Lost Souls: Found! Inspirational Stories of Adopted Boston Terriers by Kyla Duffy, Lowrey Mumford. 2010.
• You Had Me at Woof: How Dogs Taught Me the Secrets of Happiness by Julie Klam. Riverhead, 2010. The author's often hilarious story of her life with Boston Terriers.
• Rhett the Boston Terrier: Mascot, Terriers, Boston University, Boston Terrier, Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind, Rhett Butler, Scarlett O'Hara by Lambert M. Surhone, Miriam T. Timpledon and Susan F. Marseken. Betascript, 2010. Booklet about Rhett, the Boston Terrier mascot of Boston University's Terriers.
• How to Start Your Own Business Selling Collectible Products of Boston Terriers by Gail Forsyth. CreateSpace, 2009. A guide to getting started in the business of producing and selling collectibles featuring Boston Terriers.
• Pug Pals Coloring Book #5: Life of a Boston Terrier by Lynne Royer. L Royer, 2009. A coloring book featuring a Boston.
• You Can't Have Too Many Boston Terriers, or, A Guide to Living with the Boston Terrier by Valerie da-Silva Curtiss. Booklocker, 2009. The trials and the joys of living with seven Bostons in a charming booklet.
• Minerva the Monster by Wednesday Kirwan. Sterling, 2008. Minerva the Boston Terrier puppy is back, and this time she's declared herself a monster so she won't have to do her chores.
• My Buddy Butch: Confessions of a New Dog Dad by Jeff Marginean. Jemar, 2008. Wonderful true story of a new widower whose family decides he needs a buddy to help him through.
• Our Walk in the Woods by Charity Nebbe and Jeffrey Ebbeler. Mitten, 2008. Charming and funny book for young readers in which a simple walk in the woods is told from two points of view: a little girl named Abby and her Boston Terrier, Kirby.
• Nobody Notices Minerva by Wednesday Kirwan. Sterling, 2007. Cute book for young readers about a mischievous little Boston Terrier who's being naughty to get attention.
• It's Probably Penny by Loreen Leedy. Henry Holt, 2007. In this math concept story for young readers, little Lisa applies her teacher's lessons in probability to her Boston Terrier, Penny.
• Boston Terrier Collectibles by Donna S. Baker and Paul Hiller. Schiffer, 2003. A guide to some of the very many items manufactured over the years that feature Boston Terriers in some way.
• Mapping Penny's World by Loreen Leedy. Owlet, 2003. In this math concept story for young readers, when Penny's class is studying maps, she decides to make maps for her Boston Terrier, Penny. Introduces key concepts such as scale.
• Boomerang: A Miracle Trilogy: The Tale of a Remarkable Boston Terrier by Arlene Millman. Western Star, 2002.
• Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy. Henry Holt, 1998. In this math concept story for young readers, little Lisa applies her assignment in measuring to her Boston Terrier, Penny.
• A Boston's World by Anchor's and RJ's Special Beau, writing as Mickey, with help from Anne Nock. Picmick, 1998. Photo-illustrated book of a Boston Terrier's life told from his own point of view, for all ages.
• Puppies 'n Pooches: Learn How to Create Different Puppies in Cross Stitching. Designs include: Bloodhound, Poodle, Boston Terrier, Chuhuahua, Dalmatian, and More by Jean D. Crowther. Cedar Fort, 1988. Non-realistic embroidery patterns of various breeds, including the Boston Terrier.
• White Boots by Helen Orr Watson. 1948. Story for children about a Boston Terrier who gets lost in Puerto Rico.
• Here, Tricks, Here! by Lebbeus Mitchell. Cubbles & Leon, 1923. Novel for young readers about Boston found one day in the park. The dog could perform so many tricks that the finder decides to name him "Tricks". In searching for the dog's real owners, Barry becomes involved in a series of adventures.