There is no need be be inmature about this Lori, as a stated I don't want to start a fight, but just because one boston chews and destroys doesn't give you the right to put down the breed altogether. Im sure there is a chewer and destroyer in every breed. If you don't like Bostons or hounds then I respect that, you have the right to dislike a breed. But don't turn another lady off a breed she likes just because your friends boston isn't perfect. With the proper training this lady will have a wonderful pet and companion in a boston. Read the link Shepherlover posted, I think it says it all. "especially good with elderly people" is want it says and I agree.