Boston terrier


noun

one of an American breed of small, pug-faced, short-haired dogs having erect ears, a short tail, and a brindled or black coat with white markings.
Also called Boston bull.

Origin of Boston terrier

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

British Dictionary definitions for boston bull

Boston terrier

Boston bull terrier


noun

a short stocky smooth-haired breed of terrier with a short nose, originally developed by crossing the French and English bulldogs with the English bull terrier