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ladies and Gentlemen let's gather around
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and talk about a breed that's as
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Charming as it is challenging the Boston
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Terrier now don't get me wrong they're
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cute little creatures with their tuxedo
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markings and big expressive eyes but
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owning one that's a whole different
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story here are 12 reasons why you might
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want to think twice before bringing a
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Boston Terrier into your home one the
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breathing Blues first off let's address
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the breathing problems Boston Terriors
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are braas phalic which means they have
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short snouts and flat faces this isn't
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just a fashion statement it's a recipe
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for respiratory issues you'll spend more
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time worrying about their breathing then
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you will enjoying their company you'll
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hear more snorts and wheezes than you do
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from your elderly neighbor trying to
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stairs two the gas attack and speaking
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of sounds let's talk about gas these
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little guys can clear a room faster than
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a fire alarm if you thought your last
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date was bad wait until you experience
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the old factory assault of a Boston
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Terrier after dinner you'll be checking
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the windows and doors to make sure it's
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not a gas leak three the stubborn streak
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now let's discuss their stubbornness
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training a Boston Terrier can feel like
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trying to teach calculus to a goldfish
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they're smart but have an agenda of
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their own you'll find yourself
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negotiating with a creature that thinks
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sit means sit on my lap while I ignore
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you good luck with that the separation
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anxiety Saga these dogs are known for
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their separation anxiety leave them
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alone for even a short period and you
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might come home to find your house
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looking like it just survived an
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earthquake they thrive on human
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companionship so if you're someone who
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works long hours you might want to
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reconsider that adoption
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application five the shedding
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situation let's not forget about
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shedding Boston Terriers may be small
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but they shed like their preparing for
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winter you'll find their fur in places
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you never knew existed inside your shoes
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on your clothes and even in your food if
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you're not careful it's like having a
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tiny fur tornado follow you
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around six the hyperactivity Factor next
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up is their Boundless Energy these
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little guys are either 100% play or 100%
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asleep there's no in between if if
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you're not ready to engage in tug-of-war
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or fetch at all hours of the day you
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might want to invest in some earplugs
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because boredom leads to
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chaos seven the health
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concerns now here's something serious
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Boston Terriers are prone to various
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health issues like allergies eye
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sensitivities owning one is like signing
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up for a lifetime of vet bills and
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anxiety over every little sneeze or
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cough you'll be Googling symptoms more
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professionals eight the clingy
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companion let's talk about how clingy
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they can be if you value personal space
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forget it a Boston Terrier will be glued
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to your side like a shadow whether
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you're cooking cleaning or just trying
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to enjoy some alone time on the couch
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it's like having a furry roommate who
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nine the attention seeker
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speaking of attention these dogs are
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absolute attention Hogs they crave human
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interaction like it's oxygen if you dare
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to ignore them for even a moment prepare
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for some serious guilt trips and puppy
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dog eyes that could melt the icest of
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Hearts 10 the temperamental tummy now
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let's discuss their sensitive
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stomachs Boston Terriers can be
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notoriously finicky eaters with delicate
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digestive systems you'll find yourself
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experimenting with different diets just
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to figure out what doesn't send them
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running for the bathroom and when they
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do have an upset stomach well let's just
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say it's not pretty 11 The Barking
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Brigade let's address The Barking issue
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these dogs love to vocalize they don't
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just bark they announce their presence
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like they're running for office if you
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live in an apartment or Close Quarters
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good luck keeping the neighbors happy
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when your dog decides it's time for an
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impromptu concert at 3:00 a.m. 12 the
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commitment finally let's talk about
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commitment owning a Boston Terrier is
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not just a phase it's a long-term
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relationship these dogs can live up to
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15 years or more so if you're not ready
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for that kind of commitment maybe
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consider adopting a pet rock and dead in
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conclusion while Boston Terriers may be
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adorable companions with plenty of
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Personality they come with enough quirks
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and challenges to make even the most
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dedicated dog lover reconsider their
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choice so before you rush out to adopt
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one because they look cute on Instagram
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or because everyone Raves about them at
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the dog park remember owning one is no
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walk in the park it's more like
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navigating an obstacle course with
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stubbornness thank you all for listening
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may your pets be less demanding than a
