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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Our girl Tuxie has one too.❤️
Our Boston Terrier had the same dot.
I love my Boston and so does my wife my Boston is 3 years old her name is Kiki we love her to bits our fir baby.
My rescue Boston Molly has one. She’s my 4th Boston, 2nd with Haggerty Spot. She’s beautiful!
Yes, our Dixon has a Haggerty spot too!
He’s also unusually large. 34 lbs.
My Ruby does indeed have a Haggerty spot and though I have numerous Boston’s in my life, she is the first one I have had that has one! I would love her just the same without it!!
mine does. I’m looking for another boston, and I’m looking for the spot on my new one also
Our girl Miley donut sprinkles is 8 months old , we live in Maine and she has the haggerty spot 😊
Yes, my Bitty has the Hagerty spot. I’ve also heard it referred to “the king’s thumbprint”.
Yes we do a girl Molly from breeder named Maria Bryan QLD.