The Boston Terrier is one of the true American breeds, and was the first breed to be created in America.

Helen Keller owned a Boston Terrier! She visited a dog kennel and formed an instant bond with a particularly independent Boston named Sir Thomas. Several months later, her classmates at Radcliffe College surprised her with Sir Thomas as a gift.

America's first war dog was a Boston Terrier named Stubby! He served 18 months in France, and became a decorated World War I hero. In the Army, he was awarded the rank of Sergeant for detecting gas attacks, saving the wounded, and fighting the Germans.