| 单词 | boston terrier |
| 释义 | > as lemmasBoston terrier Boston terrier n. (also Boston bull terrier) a small smooth-coated terrier originating in Massachusetts from a crossing of the bulldog and terrier. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > mammals > group Unguiculata or clawed mammal > family Canidae > terrier > [noun] > bull-terrier bull terrier1847 Boston terrier1894 Staffordshire bull terrier1901 Staffordshire1903 1894 Outing Mar. 465/1 After much discussion the name of Boston Terrier was finally selected because all other names indicating the origin of the dog were more or less in conflict with those of older breeds. 1907 F. T. Barton Terriers ix. 90 The so-called Boston terriers appear to be but indifferent specimens of the bull-terrier cropped. 1945 C. L. B. Hubbard Observer's Bk. Dogs 31 Boston Bull-Terrier... The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1893. 1948 Chicago Tribune 4 Apr. (Grafic Mag.) 20/4 The Boston originated from a cross between the English bulldog and the white English terrier. 1955 W. W. Denlinger Compl. Boston i. iv. 112 The correct Boston neck fits neatly into and between long shoulders. < as lemmas |
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