Boglen Terrier

To determine the history of the Boglen Terrier, you have to look at the history of the parent breeds, the Beagle and the Boston Terrier. The Beagle is thought to have originated in 1475 but it is not documented well so there are many stories. This breed is thought to have come from pack hounds used in England before the Roman times and were a mix between English Hounds and the Harrier. Some say the name Beagle means “open throat” to describe the way the Beagle bays. Others say Beagle is a Celtic or Old English name for small and they were indeed called “pocket-sized” dogs at one time. At that time, in the 19th century, there were different sized Beagles and some were only about nine inches tall. Hunters would actually carry their dogs in their pockets when going hunting. They came to the United States in 1642 and were recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1885. They are now the 5th most popular dog breed in the United States. Around 1870, a Bostonian man imported a dog named Judge into Boston and this is the original ancestor to the Boston Terriers. Another story claims that the Boston Terrier was produced by coachmen who bred their dogs with their wealthy employers’ dogs in 1865. The mix of the Bulldog and English White Terrier are thought to have been the two breeds that started the Boston Terrier breed. The Boston Terrier was accepted by the AKC in 1893 and they are the 21st most popular dogs in the United States.