Fun Facts about Boston Terriers
As of 1979, the Massachusetts state legislature assigned the Boston Terrier as their state dog.
Boston University's mascot is Rhett the Boston Terrier.
The most decorated war dog of World War I was, Sergeant Stubby, who was possibly a Boston Terrier-Pit Bull cross. He was the only
dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat. Stubby also served as one of Georgetown University's earliest mascots. The Bulldog
was adopted as the official breed of the university's mascot.
Wofford College boasts the Boston Terrier as their mascot.
Redlands High School in Redlands, California has the Boston Terrier as their mascot.
Several Oz books depict Toto as a Boston Terrier.
Helen Keller was given a Boston Terrier named Phiz by some of her classmates from Radcliffe College.
United States President Warren G. Harding owned a Boston Terrier.
"Charmed" actress Rose McGowan loves Boston Terriers. She owns two, Bug and Fester. She is also an animal rights activist and works
closely with rescue centers to help improve the lives of mistreated Boston Terriers. Rose also donates money to the Boston Terrier
Rescue Net, an organization that helps raise money to rescue and re-home neglected Boston Terriers.
