Bo-Jack

Since the Bo-Jack is a new breed, the history is not known so the histories of the parent breeds are used in determining the characteristics of the Bo-Jack. The Boston Terrier was first bred as a ratter and fighting dog in the 1800s as a mix of an English White Terrier and an English Bulldog. The breed is known as the American Gentleman because they were created in America (Boston) and because they are so gentle. 

The Boston Terrier is thought to have originated in Boston when a man named Robert Hooper bought a Terrier type dog from another man. This dog was later known as Hooper’s Judge and is believed to be the parent breed to the original Terrier and Bull breeds in the 20th century. The offspring were eventually bred with French Bulldogs and smaller Bull Terriers to create a smaller Boston Terrier. They were registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1893 and are the 21st most popular dog breed in the United States. 

The Jack Russell Terrier originated in 1819 by Reverend John (Jack) Russell, who was a hunting enthusiast. The dog he bought was a white and tan female named Trump that he got from a milkman in Europe. Her heritage was traced back to the English White Terrier and Fox Terrier. This breed became popular for hunting by the 1850s and was especially adept at flushing out foxes. The most important attribute to the Jack Russell Terrier was their ability to pursue and flush the fox without harming them. The more modern Jack Russell Terriers are bred with Welsh Corgis, Chihuahuas, and other small terriers. Now, the Jack Russell Terrier is known by other names such as the Parson Terrier or Parson Russell Terrier.