- COLOR INFORMATION
- Boston Terriers are mostly seen in classic brindle, seal or
black body and white trim. Surprisingly, Boston Terriers
actually can come in an array of bright, attractive colors and
patterns...if you can find them! The only colors defined in
the AKC standard are brindle, black, and seal (all others are
excluded) as a result, few people know RED, FAWN, LILAC,
CREAM, BLUE and even TRICOLOR exist among pet
Bostons. Reds and chocolates are the most common among
the non-traditional colors, blues are hard to find, cream is
quite "exotic" with few in existence, and there has been only
one chocolate/tan/white tricolor identified to my knowledge.
Non-standard colors represent a very tiny fraction of the
Boston Terrier breed population. These distinctive colors
and markings are, "paws down", our favorite!
- Puzzled by the dazzling array of colors? For better
understanding go to:Color DNA
- Also: Color Genetics in Dogs & other animals
- It is possible to have a DNA test to determine what an
individual dog's color is genetically. Two dogs can look
nearly identical in color, yet the genes may be totally
different. There is only one way to know with certainty what
your dog is genetically because Bostons colors haven't
been established formally by DNA tests the way some
breeds have. Coat Color DNA Test
- COLORED BOSTON TERRIERS' TERMS and DESCRIPTIONS
- We do not use the term "disqualifying" because they are
perfectly qualified for the purpose for which we breed
them... for the ultimate in companionship! We use the
terms, fancy, off-color, rare, exotic, non-standard, non-
regulation, non-traditional, colored, and finally, our own
trademark,"COLORFUL"!
- Many devoutly traditional Boston breeders and fanciers hold
the opinion that such descriptions are fraudulent and
misleading. They think these words are designed to dupe
the public into thinking colorful dogs have value and
appeal when, in their opinion they do not, and should be
completely eliminated. It is the opinion of some people that
only dogs conforming exceptionally well to the show
standard (show quality) in every way, should ever be bred.
No "pet quality" dogs should reproduce, period. In spite of
this, the overwhelming majority of people simply want a
pleasing and attractive pet. "Show" buyers/breeders still
represent just a tiny fraction of dog lovers although their
numbers are growing. Those who believe only dogs
conforming to the standard in every way are worthy of
breeding, sincerely believe they know what is best for the
breed(s) they represent and for the dog-loving public in
general.
- Color clarification of gold, cream, blue-fawn and
seal:
- * Gold or cream is born very pale, sometimes white, and
tends to slowly darken. Some stay almost white. Nose is
black or pinkish gray, but no black hairs in the coat unlike
fawn which has black shading.
- **black, brindle and seal, white collar, blaze, and socks.
Seal is NOT red, chocolate or any other "off" color! It is
the color of an Ocean Seal, black with red highlights in the
sun.
- Lilac and champagne are both likely the same color, just
different terminology. But some say it is two colors (or
maybe just two shades of same color). it is a dilute of red
and blue and in other breeds is often called blue fawn.
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