| Posted by Ben Jackson on November 3, 2011 at 12:00 AM |
What in your opinion are the main differences between the boston terrier and the olde boston bulldogge?
In 2 words, i would say the best way to see a differnce between breeds, is "breed standard".
That is why we need a good working standard for our breed. The best way to do this is to decide the breeds purpose, and the breeds future, and then form a standard around those goals. Having multiple types within one breed standard never works and never lasts. The BTA had 3 classes with AKC when they first joined up, and it did not work out for them, as it would not work out for us.Before we form a standard, we should look at the breeds history, and perhaps read the Olde Boston Bulldogge article by the late great Niel Rutan. That may give us some positive perspective.
One i would say, is of course size and color.How you paint your dogs is up to you. there is just one color in the OBB that makes me raise an eyebrow. Other than that, i think less focus should be put on color, and more thought on ability, drive and health. I believe if we are to excell in this thing of breedmaking and furthering our cause to even those who have corrupted opinions ( by those who are involved with a certain "international bulldog kennel club", then there needs to be a spacing in between the typical 15-20 lb. boston terrier and the robust boston bull. We have all seen enough sickly, small, shivering boston terriers by now to have learned our lesson not to sink back into the same trance of glistening lights and trophies.
Another, i would say, is temperament. An olde boston bulldog may have 2 personalities. One when he is in the house or outside playing with people, another when he is called upon for some task or work. You will not find the ability to switch gears in the typical boston terrier. What you will find is a one weak setting. Perhaps it would be safe to say the only gear the AKC BT has is "reverse".
In 2 words, i would say the best way to see a differnce between breeds, is "breed standard".
That is why we need a good working standard for our breed. The best way to do this is to decide the breeds purpose, and the breeds future, and then form a standard around those goals. Having multiple types within one breed standard never works and never lasts. The BTA had 3 classes with AKC when they first joined up, and it did not work out for them, as it would not work out for us.Before we form a standard, we should look at the breeds history, and perhaps read the Olde Boston Bulldogge article by the late great Niel Rutan. That may give us some positive perspective.
One i would say, is of course size and color.How you paint your dogs is up to you. there is just one color in the OBB that makes me raise an eyebrow. Other than that, i think less focus should be put on color, and more thought on ability, drive and health. I believe if we are to excell in this thing of breedmaking and furthering our cause to even those who have corrupted opinions ( by those who are involved with a certain "international bulldog kennel club", then there needs to be a spacing in between the typical 15-20 lb. boston terrier and the robust boston bull. We have all seen enough sickly, small, shivering boston terriers by now to have learned our lesson not to sink back into the same trance of glistening lights and trophies.
Another, i would say, is temperament. An olde boston bulldog may have 2 personalities. One when he is in the house or outside playing with people, another when he is called upon for some task or work. You will not find the ability to switch gears in the typical boston terrier. What you will find is a one weak setting. Perhaps it would be safe to say the only gear the AKC BT has is "reverse".
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