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Boston Terrier + Baby

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Question
We have a 17 week old male Boston Terrier. He's doing well in obedience training and I think we're slowly getting there with the potty training (even though have to take him outside about 20 times a day).
My husband and I are trying to get pregnant and I always thought Bostons were good with small children, that is also a reason why we chose that breed. Now I read an article online that said Bostons hate Babies and are not recommended for children younger than 10 or 11! Is that true?

Answer
LOL well thats a lie where on earth did you hear that? In all honesty a Boston Terrier LOVES kids I have none of my own but my neices visit often adn they are only 2 and 3 years old well My boston terrier would lick them to death if you'd let her she adores kids...thou a boston mgiht be very jealus of a new baby if its drawing attention Away from himself, The one warning I can offer is beware of jumping my 15 pound  'Hannah can knock over my neices in ten seconds flat thats about it,  shes Never showed agression and is never expected to either...bostons are very good with kids and are one of the few terrier breeds suited to homes with small children(even thou bostons aren't classed as terreirs)