Siberian Boston

The Siberian Boston is a hybrid breed, and there is little information regarding the origins of the breed. However, we can study the history of the parent breeds in order to better understand the Siberian Boston mixed breed. The Siberian Husky can trace his origins back to an ancient breed of dog that travelled with the Chukchi, a group of Siberian nomads. The Chukchi used the Husky as a mode of transportation (pulling sleds in heavy snow), but the Husky's ancestor was also a family dog. He would sleep with family members, particularly the children, providing warmth for them. The Siberian Husky made his way to America in 1908 after being imported to Alaska. He was used as a sled dog during the Gold Rush, and he continues to be used as a sled dog in the All-Alaska Sweepstakes. In 1930, the Russian government closed the border to Siberia, so all Huskies in the United States today are descended from these dogs. The Siberian Club of America was founded in 1938, and the first Husky was registered with the American Kennel Club in 1939. The Boston Terrier exemplifies his nickname, The American Gentleman. Called this due to his coat appearing like that of a tuxedo, the Boston Terrier is truly an American dog. Although there is no documentation regarding his origin, it is thought that all Bostons can trace their parentage to a dog named Judge owned by Robert Hooper of Boston. Judge was only bred once to a white dog named Kate. Their union produced only one pup, that, although not thought to be an attractive dog, had many characteristics the breeder wished to replicate. This pup was eventually mated with another white female weighing about twenty pounds, and their pups were mated with French Bulldogs to achieve the modern Boston Terrier. In 1889, thirty owners of Boston Bulldogs, as some of them were nicknamed, came together and formed the Boston Terrier Club. The American Kennel Club began registering the breed in 1893.