The Haggerty Spot is a mark that some Boston Terrier dogs have on top of their heads. It is also known as the Haggerty dot.
Why it's called the Haggerty Spot?
It's called the Haggerty Spot because it's coming from one of the first Boston Terrier lines owned by the Haggerty's family back in the 1900s. Many of their Bostons were born with the spot on top of their heads. This marking ended up being associated with their Boston Terrier line. Nowadays, most Boston Terrier dogs who have this marking can be traced to the Haggerty's Boston Terrier line.
Characteristics of the Haggerty Spot
While the Haggerty Spot is a unique and distinct marking, it is not a required or recognized trait in the Boston Terrier breed standard. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes only a specific set of coat colors and patterns for Boston Terriers, and the Haggerty Spot is not one of them.
However, many Boston Terrier enthusiasts and breeders consider the Haggerty Spot to be a desirable trait. It is often seen as a sign of a purebred Boston Terrier with a strong lineage.
The Haggerty Spot is also sometimes referred to as a "kiss mark" or "angel kiss," and some owners believe it brings good luck to their dogs.
Do you have a Boston Terrier with the Haggerty Spot?
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We adopted our girl, Harper Lee, in 2021 from a rescue group, she was 6 yrs old. She’s a black and white tuxedo with the Haggerty mark. The sweetest girl that just loves everyone, So glad she and I found each other!!
We adopted our beautiful little Boston, Lily, from a rescue when she was just a year old after her owner died. She has a sweet Haggerty spot. She’s our 4th Boston…. love ‘em!
I gave my red and white Boston the name Smudge because of his Haggerty spot. He’s a handsome pup. :)
My babygirl is 2 years old and she has the haggerty mark she is black /white Tuxedo.
My Tallie is 2 years old and weighs 11 1/2 lbs. Sooo
sweet and very smart. She loves everyone. Also, has the Hagerty dot.
My Duffy is a 6 year old male Boston. He has the Haggerty spot. He is a big boy 35lbs the vet says he is all muscle! A very handsome boy! We have two Bostons. Love this bread!
I have a Boston Terrier rescue that I’ve had for a little over a year now named Khloe she just turned seven and she has the classic Boston Terrier markings and the spot on her forehead she is black and white brindle she is very smart and very loving I am so blessed to have her in my life
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Out of my 3 Bostons, 2 have had Haggerty spots. I prefer the older version of Bostons. Bigger and no underbite. Also only my girl has erect ears. All different, but loved the same!
I grew up with Boston’s and now, as a (young) senior, I s to I’ll have 2. They are the loves of our heart and just the sweetest, kindest, most playful dogs we can imagine. Our one has the Haggerty spot and is just too adorable for words. Oh, did I mention ..we are adopting our third this week and yes ! She has the Haggerty spot too . Our dogs are cousins. Blessings to all Bostie parents far and wide !!!!