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BOSTON TERRIER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-06-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Boston terrier
1, record 1, English, Boston%20terrier
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the Boston terrier is one of the few breeds to have originated in the United States. It has a terrier-like build, dark eyes, a short muzzle, and a short, fine coat of black or brindle, with white on the face, chest, neck, and legs. 2, record 1, English, - Boston%20terrier
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- terrier de Boston
1, record 1, French, terrier%20de%20Boston
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- boston terrier 2, record 1, French, boston%20terrier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Boston Terrier Rescue Canada
1, record 2, English, Boston%20Terrier%20Rescue%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BTRC 2, record 2, English, BTRC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Boston Terrier Rescue Canada (BTRC) is a registered Canadian non-profit organization made up entirely of unpaid volunteers who are dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of Boston terriers and Boston terrier mixes in Canada. 2, record 2, English, - Boston%20Terrier%20Rescue%20Canada
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission. [Boston Terrier Rescue Canada] provides safe, temporary refuge leading to a loving, permanent home for Boston terriers through rescue, education, advocacy and compassion. 2, record 2, English, - Boston%20Terrier%20Rescue%20Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Boston Terrier Rescue Canada
1, record 2, French, Boston%20Terrier%20Rescue%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BTRC 2, record 2, French, BTRC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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