Boston terrier - kmfisk/workdog GitHub Wiki

Boston terriers are a toy-group dog breed.

Boston terriers were added in Working Dogs 1.0.

Boston terriers are the model base for toy breed dogs.

Boston terriers are a toy-group dog. They do not have a working mode behavior, but are still able to take commands from the player and play.

They are exclusively obtained by trading at shelters, or by generating in one of the dog kennels.

Boston terriers have a base health of 3 hearts (6 points), with a bite damage of 0.5 hearts (1 point.) Bostons have a slow movement speed, which can vary per dog.

They are only able to equip a collar, harness, muzzle and sweatshirt. As toy dogs, they cannot equip saddlebags or vest-type equipment.

All Boston terrier variants are considered short coated, and are considered temperate-weather dogs. They get a debuff to max HP, attack damage and speed in extreme heat or cold.

Boston terriers are an amicable companion breed, and are not prone to aggression. However, if attacked, they will defend themselves.

A frowny-faced, but fun-loving little dog, this tuxedo’d terrier is a spritely companion breed. Bred in New England and nicknamed “the American gentleman,” the Boston is a cross between terrier and old bull-fighting breeds. Unlike a lot of other bulldogs, the Boston has all of the energy, but little stubbornness, and they love to trot alongside an owner and experience new things.

Boston terriers are amicable, adaptable pets who can learn to love traveling and get along great with other dogs and pets. They’re basically built for kids, and can play without getting rough. Whether it’s lounging on the couch or competing in agility, Bostons will go wherever their owner will.

Heartbreakingly, these loving little dogs have big personalities, but also big health problems. They are brachycephalic, meaning they have extreme, unnatural physical traits. Other than their short nose, Bostons have big heads and stocky bodies which put a lot of pressure on mothers, and lots of puppies - or even the mom - can die if pups aren’t born by Cesarean.

Human psychology favors things with features that look like our own babies, so many breeders favor “cuter” big heads, short snouts, and stocky features. This is great for pampering dog parents, but terrible for the poor pups, who live shorter lifespans. Some extreme Bostons and other bulldogs can’t even run or play like other dogs.

While Bostons are great pets, dog lovers shouldn’t support breeding them as they currently are. Bostons are a high-demand pet, so many shelters even quietly buy from puppy mills to fill demand. Owners should only support breeders who are aiming for longer noses, smaller heads, and better health records.

Did you know? Boston terriers and French bulldogs are two different breeds. French bulldogs, sadly, have even shorter legs, larger heads and smaller noses. Well-bred Boston terriers are healthy enough that they can still compete in sports like agility and fly ball!

Boston terriers have 8 standard coats. Most Boston terrier coats are a bicolor with white, and the most common is a black and white "tuxedo."

Unlike French bulldogs, unusual coats like merle and full-body dilutes like blue and chocolate are considered faults and are not allowed in registration. Breeders who advertise these colors as rare, special or unique are risking the health of the dogs by breeding them, and probably aren't prioritizing longer faces or better temperaments.

Melanistic Bostons are all black with a purple belly, tongue and mouth. Albino Bostons are white with red eyes.

The numbers listed on the table below are to use with the /summon command. Dogs exceeding the maximum value will always spawn as white to avoid crashes.

Coat name	Carried coats	Image	Notes
(0) Black	Jade black, brindle.		All-black dog with brown eyes and pink ears.
(1) Black and white	Jade black, black		White base with black "tuxedo" over shoulders, legs and rump, with black mask and brown eyes.
(2) Blue	Black, lilac		White base with blue tuxedo markings, blue nose and brown eyes.
(3) Brindle	Black, brown		White base with black and brown brindle stripes, and brown eyes.
(4) Brown	Lilac, white		White base with liver "tuxedo" markings, pink face spots, liver nose and green eyes.
(5) Jade black	Black, white		Aged version of Black and white variant, with graying markings. Based on Lysaell's late dog.
(6) Lilac	Blue, white		White base with feint tan-gray markings, liver nose and pale blue eyes. Lethal variant.
(7) White	None (white)		All-white dog with liver nose, dark nose spots, and brown eyes. Lethal variant.