Editing Boston Terrier (section)

== Temperament ==
Boston Terrier is a gentle breed that typically has a strong, happy-go-lucky, and friendly personality with a merry sense of humor. Boston Terriers are generally eager to please their owner and can be easily trained.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/boston-terrier#grooming|title=Boston Terrier|website=Vet Street|access-date=May 9, 2018}}</ref>{{bettersourceneeded|date=February 2024}}  They can be very protective of their owners, which may result in aggressive and territorial behavior toward other pets and strangers.{{cn|date=February 2024}}

Both females and males are generally quiet and bark only when necessary.<ref name=Cline>Cline, Mrs. Charles D. (1995). Boston Terriers. T.F. H. Publications, Inc. {{ISBN|0-7938-2397-8}}.</ref> Their usually sensible attitude toward barking makes them excellent choices for apartment dwellers.<ref name=":3" />{{bettersourceneeded|date=February 2024}} They enjoy being around people, get along well with children, the elderly, other canines, and non-canine pets, if properly socialized.<ref name=Meade/>