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