52 Years 1952 - 2004
Come celebrate with us at our 48th Specialty,
Sweepstakes,
11th Obedience Trial & Jr. Showmanship, & 3rd Annual
Nancy Ford
Rescue Parade*,
and
1st Annual Pet Parade*
Boston Terrier Antique and
Collectible
Raffle!**
Light refreshments will be provided.
Saturday October 16th 2004, starting at 8am
Young California Building, Ring #6, Alameda County Fairgrounds,
Pleasanton, California
and plan to attend Del Valle Dog Club of
Livermore's
All Breed Show & Obedience Trial on Sunday Oct. 21th & Monday
Oct.
22th, same location
**Raffle to be held
following the show
Our Show
Page with Premium List at MB-F
The Judging Program contains a map of the fairgrounds,
you may
print
it by going to one of the two links below.
We are always pleased to accept your
donations
for the raffle (antiques & collectibles only), trophy donations
(you
will be honored in the show catalog), rescue donations( you will
be honored in the show catalog & on our Website), please email us.
ADVERTISE in our catalog - please email
for information.
You can be the proud wearer of a GGBTC
Collectible
T-Shirt !!
Fabulous
top quality white heavy cotton T-Shirts
are
available in your choice of two designs - Screen Printed By A Top
Quality Screen Printing Establishment - not a cheap plastic decal!
Get yours before they are
gone,
great gift - don't miss out.
Order from us online at eBay: Golden
Gate Boston Terrier Club on eBay
or while on eBay, search for "Golden Gate Boston Terrier".
You may also email us and order by mail:ggbtclub@ggbtc.org
Indicate size preference and quantity at $16.99 each.
American Gentleman T-Shirt |
 50th Anniversary Club Logo T-Shirt |
| Large, or XXLarge. We are out of XL in this design, however we do have both L & XL in the other design. Please note that although the photo may look grey on your monitor it is a clean crisp bright white T-Shirt, with fine Screen Printed (not a cheap plastic decal) black ink linework. This is a full adult sized high quality Fruit of the Loom (TM) heavy 100% cotton shirt, and it does not shrink excessively or fade from washing. | Large or XLarge.
Please note that we are out of XXL in this design only, and that size
options are L & XL in this design. We do have XXL in the other
design we have listed. Please note that although the photo may look grey on your monitor it is a clean crisp bright white T-Shirt, with fine Screen Printed (not a cheap plastic decal) black ink linework. This is a high quality heavy 100% cotton full sized adult Hanes Beefy-T (trademark of Hanes), and does not shrink excessively or fade from washing. |
| For your
convenience we now allow for making payment by credit cards, echeck or
US Funds via the secure online payment service, Paypal. Make Paypal
payment to userid "ggbtclub@ggbtc.org" in the amount of $16.99
(QTY 1 T-Shirt) plus $4.85 Shipping (USPS Priority Mail with
tracking) at Paypal.com. |
You may also USMail your order
to: The Golden Gate Boston Terrier Club, Inc. ATTN: T-Shirt Order 1700 Shattuck Ave. #108 Berkeley CA 94709 $16.99 (QTY 1 T-Shirt) plus $4.85 Shipping (USPS Priority Mail with tracking) |
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The Golden Gate Boston Terrier Club, Inc. was originated in 1952. GGBTC is a non-profit member of the national club, Boston Terrier Club of America, and is licensed by the American Kennel Club. The objectives of the Club shall be to promote quality and concientious breeding and to promote and advance the interests of Pure Bred Boston Terriers. To encourage and hold dog shows, exhibitions and matchs under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club, thereby promoting responsible ownership and public education. Our web site is devoted to providing information and education, and to being the most comprehensive source of information to Boston Terrier enthusiasts of all types. The GGBTC WebSite topics include: Boston Terrier Specialty Dog Shows, Showing, Competition Obedience, Agility, Health, Fashion, Rescue, Breeding, Events, History, Picture Galleries, General Canine, Links, more! We hope you enjoy your visit!
The Golden Gate Boston Terrier Club,
Inc.
holds an annual Specialty Show with both Conformation and Obedience
competitions.
Please email us for GGBTC show informationggbtclub@ggbtc.org
The Boston Terrier, An American Gentleman
One of the very few native American breeds, the Boston Terrier originated in the areas surrounding Boston, Mass. around 1870. Developed from various crosses with the English Bull Dog , French Bull Dog, and White English Terrier, the earliest ancestors of the Boston terrier were unevenly marked, of both low and high station, and sometimes weighed over 30 pounds. Shown as Round Heads or Bull Terriers in 1889, by 1891 the fanciers of this breed had formed the Boston Terrier Club of America and changed the name of the breed to the Boston Terrier. In 1893 the A.K.C., finally convinced that these dogs would breed true to type, admitted the Boston Terrier to the stud book. Boston Terriers are bred as companion dogs. Having no working or sporting heritage, they are classified as part of the AKC's Non-Sporting Group.
The Boston Terrier is a small, square dog with upright ears that in years past were cropped (to a sharp point) more often than not; however, that isn't the case today. The short-muzzled Boston is erroniously thought to have a docked tail. Docking the tail has never been practice and will disqualify a Boston from being shown in conformation. Just as incorrectly, the Boston is sometimes refered to as the "Boston Bull". The highly intelligent Boston Terrier, nicknamed "The American Gentleman", for her dapper combination of strength, elegance, and intelligence, prefers the company of her human family to all else and makes a superb companion for children, as they will play for hours. Bostons are very cheerful little dogs with big hearts. Many adults today have fond memories of an incomparable Boston Terrier in their childhood.
The Boston is a lively dog and can get sufficient exercise from chasing a ball and playing tug (which they adore) indoors. While they are basically an indoor dog, they also are very happy to accompany you in running in the field or hiking, and can be quite athletic. Bostons must be kept indoors. They cannot withstand excessive heat or cold and therefore cannot be kept in an outdoors kennel or run. In climates with chilly autumn or winter weather they will need a coat or sweater to stay warm when going out. in snow it is best to provide a snow suit. Like other brachiocephalic (short muzzeled) dogs, they must not be allowed to overheat. In warm weather or sunny open spaces, you will have to bring your own shade, and be sure to have plenty of water along.
Although in the Non-Sporting Group, Boston Terriers are found in every area of canine sporting competition. They excell at Competition Obedience and Agility, and are also excellent at Flying Disc and Flyball. The Bostons love of being part of a team, willingness to please, and high degree of intelligence make them ideal training subjects using non-compulsory, positive motivational training. To learn more and find out if a Boston is the right breed for you, please read About the Boston Terrier.
For information on or for breeders, please look at Boston Terrier Breeders .
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