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First Dog Breed in the Country = Boston Terrier

July 30th, 2006 · No Comments

The sturdy and smart little Boston terrier was the first dog breed developed in the United States. It was descended from English bulldogs and terriers in the 1860s and 1870s as a sport fighter but proved instead to be so affable it became known as the “Boston gentleman.”

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Banks Lure Dog Owners in South End, Lynn, and Hingham

July 30th, 2006 · No Comments

Citizens Bank recently created a dog section in its South End branch in Boston, where pooches can eat biscuits, lap up water, and hang out while their owners do their banking business. An Eastern Bank in Lynn hands out homemade dog biscuits - along with recipes so owners can make the goodies […]

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