Rocky is a great looking boy my sister has a Boston he is 10 years old he is way over weight about 50#Mr Spike is his name. Since you are new to Boston s and dogs Boston's are highly intelligent love to eat too so you have really watch their weight. My Brother-in-law was home for about 9 years before his cancer came back he and Mr Spike were constant companions.He bought a trick book taught Mr Spike some amazing tricks Bostons are good watch dogs but do not bark allot. Rocky would be happy to learn obedience and tricks they love to learn.Oh might take this in to consideration I have a Doberman with show cut ears done before i bought him you do have to be careful the ear tips can freeze might get Rocky a Snood for when it is super cold weather CozyHorse.com has Snoods & coats.Good Luck with you'r Rocky.