Description: This antique Verona cast iron bookend features a charming Boston Terrier and Boxer Dog duo, titled 'Me and My Doghouse'. The intricate details and antique finish make it a perfect addition to any collectibles or decorative display. Made with high-quality cast iron material, this bookend is durable and long-lasting. It's a great gift for any dog lover and collector, and a unique way to showcase your love for these adorable pups. All items are sold used and as is. This is for ONE single bookend, not a pair. Please see photos for condition and feel free to message me with any questions. Check out the other stuff in my store! I’m always willing to make a deal on multiple items & combine shipping! The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States of America. This "American Gentleman" was accepted in 1893 by the American Kennel Club as a non-sporting breed.[2] Boston Terriers are small and compact with a short tail and erect ears. Boston terrier breed originated around 1870, when Robert C. Hooper of Boston purchased from a man named William O'Brien a dog named Judge (known later as Hooper's Judge), which was of a bull and terrier type lineage. Hooper's Judge is directly related to the original bull and terrier breeds of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The American Kennel Club cites Hooper's Judge as the ancestor of nearly all true modern Boston Terriers. Judge weighed about 32 pounds (15 kg). Judge was bred to Edward Burnett's bitch named Gyp (or Kate). Gyp was a white bulldog-type female, owned by Edward Burnett, of Southboro, Massachusetts. She weighed about 20 pounds (9.1 kg), was stocky and strong and had the typical blocky head now shown in Bostons. From this foundation of the breed, subsequent breeders refined the breed into its modern-day presentation.[5] Bred down in size from fighting dogs of the bull and terrier types, the Boston Terrier originally weighed up to 44 pounds (20 kg) (Old Boston Bulldogs).[2] The Boston Terrier Club was formed in 1891 it was admitted to membership in the American Kennel Club in 1893.[4] It is one of a small number of breeds to have originated in the United States.[citation needed] In the early years, the color and markings were not very important to the breed's standard. By the 20th century the breed's distinctive markings and color were written into the standard, becoming an essential feature. The Boston Terrier has lost most of its aggressive nature, preferring the company of humans, although some males will still challenge other dogs if they feel their territory is being invaded.[citation needed] Boston University has used Rhett the Boston Terrier as their mascot since 1922.[6] The Boston Terrier has also been the official state dog of Massachusetts since 1979. In 1921 at a ceremony to commemorate the United States' 102nd Infantry, the U.S. Army awarded a gold medal to an honorable war dog: Sergeant Stubby.[36] The Boston Bull Terrier, possessing three service stripes and one wound stripe, was given a rank in the U.S. Army-making him the first dog to ever earn it.[36] The comforting, protective war dog was also rewarded a medal by France.[36] Sergeant Stubby died in 1926 with the legacy of being the United States' "greatest war dog."[36] Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC has had a live Boston Terrier mascot named Blitz since 2003 that attends home football games.[37] In 2012, a high school student named Victoria Reed took the advice of her veterinarian and submitted a photo of her Boston Terrier, Bruschi, to Guinness World Records.[38] With each eye being 1.1 inches, or 28 mm, in diameter, Bruschi is recognized by Guinness to be the dog with the largest eyes.[38] Lennu, the pet from 2012 to 2021 of Sauli Niinistö, the President of Finland, was present at many of his less formal appearances and well known in Finland.[39] Photos of the pair went viral globally in the United States in 2017.
Price: 130 USD
Location: Salem, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-12-29T20:37:19.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Verona
Type: Bookends
Material: Cast Iron
Finish: Antique
Subject: Dog
