The Boston terrier breed of dogs has an interesting history that begins, of course, in Boston. It is believed that Boston terriers can be traced back to a dog named “Judge” who was sold to a man living in Boston named Hooper in 1870. Hooper’s “Judge” was the first dog to have all the characteristics of the Boston terrier. Appropriately, he is considered the ancestor of almost all true modern Boston terriers.

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The Boston terrier breed of dogs has an interesting history that begins, of course, in Boston. It is believed that Boston terriers can be traced back to a dog named “Judge” who was sold to a man living in Boston named Hooper in 1870. Hooper’s “Judge” was the first dog to have all the characteristics of the Boston terrier. Appropriately, he is considered the ancestor of almost all true modern Boston terriers.

Which of the following is a good summary of the passage?

Boston terriers resulted from a cross between an English bulldog and an English terrier.

The Boston terrier breed began around 1870 in Boston with a dog named “Judge.”

We are not sure who sold the dog to Hooper.

Dog breeds have interesting histories.

Answer 1

The Boston terrier breed originated in Boston in the 1870s with a dog named "Judge," who is considered the ancestor of modern Boston terriers.

Answer 2

The Boston terrier breed began around 1870 in Boston with a dog named "Judge," who is considered the ancestor of almost all true modern Boston terriers.