An adorable video of a woman and her Boston Terrier and their “routine” has gone viral on TikTok with over 4.1 million views.
In the video, Norman, the black and white Boston Terrier, can be seen on security footage walking with his owner, Amia Meowski. Eventually he jumps at his owner. She kisses his head and then says, “Okay, go potty,” before Norman runs onto the grass.
The teletext reads: “Same routine after work every day and he won’t leave until I give him a hickey. I couldn’t love him more.”
A stock picture of a Boston Terrier. The American Kennel Club describes the breed as “a lively little companion who can be recognized by his tight tuxedo jacket, athletic but compact body, and the friendly glow of his large round eyes.”Zakharova Elena/Getty Images
All true Boston Terriers can trace their lineage back to a dog named Judge, owned by an American named William O’Brien. He then sold the pet to fellow Boston resident Robert C. Hooper, and the dog became known in breed history as “Hooper’s Judge.”
The terrier has been the official mascot of Boston University for almost 100 years. In 1979, the state legislature named the breed “American Gentleman” as the official dog of Massachusetts.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) describes the Boston Terrier as “a lively little companion who can be recognized by his tight tuxedo jacket, athletic but compact body, and the friendly glow of his large round eyes.”
If you own a Boston Terrier, grooming those big eyes is a priority. “Your eyes should be checked daily for redness or irritation,” says the AKC. “Some owners wear salt drops to flush out dust or dirt. Responsible breeders screen their stock for eye problems such as cataracts, corneal ulcers and glaucoma, as well as deafness and patellar dislocation (similar to the ‘trick knee’ in humans).”
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Boston Terriers are smaller dogs that weigh between 15 and 25 pounds, according to Hill’s Pet Nutrition, but still need at least 20 to 40 minutes of exercise a day. Hill’s warns that unless they are on a leash or in a secure, fenced yard, it’s advisable not to let them outside as they move very quickly.
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Users on TikTok loved the heartwarming video. One user with over 4,300 likes commented, “There will never be a better breed than a Boston Terrier,” while another user agreed, “Bostons are awesome!”
SilverLining wrote, “I have to watch a whole video montage of these daily kisses.”
Mason Evans commented, “We just had a little baby Boston and he’s so cute!!!”
One user shared his unusual experience with the breed. Noe Martinez wrote: “I got bitten by 2 different Boston Terriers lol. That’s the only race that sometimes wants to fight me on sight, not sure why.”
Newsweek reached out to @bigmist13 for comment on TikTok.
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