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| Boston terrier |
an American terrier originally crossbred from a bulldog and a bull terrier, with a pug face, erect ears, short tail, and a short brindle or black coat with white markings on the face, chest, and forelegs. |
| bulldog |
like a bulldog in temperament or strength. [1/3 definitions] |
| bull mastiff |
a strong short-haired dog produced by crossbreeding a bulldog and a mastiff. |
| bull terrier |
any of a breed of dog developed as a cross between the bulldog and the terrier, having a short, light-colored coat. |
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