Modern Sage
A tuxedo coat on muted sage, where the white stays white.
Custom Boston Terrier Portraits
The American Gentleman: tuxedoed, friendly and a little bit goofy.
Upload a photo of your Boston to see the portrait.
Shown: an example Modern Sage portrait
Upload a photoPortraits of Boston Terriers
The Boston Terrier really is from Boston, developed there in the late 1800s from bulldog and terrier crosses. Its neat black-and-white markings earned it the nickname 'the American Gentleman', and its friendly, clownish temperament made it a classic city dog. Bostons are No. 23 on the AKC's 2025 list.
Boston portraits work because the face is so graphic: big, round, wide-set eyes, a short square muzzle, upright ears and that crisp white blaze down the middle. The tuxedo pattern (black, brindle or seal with white) needs balanced light so the white doesn't blow out and the dark doesn't go flat. Those bold markings were practically designed for a line drawing.
Coat & color
Black, brindle or seal, with white markings. The high contrast looks crisp as a line drawing, and against sage green.Popularity
No. 23 on the AKC’s 2025 most popular breeds list.Top style pick
Modern Sage · The same illustration on sage green.
Photo tips for your Boston
01Tame the contrast
Black-and-white dogs are hard for phone cameras. Skip direct sun; open shade keeps both the white blaze and the dark coat detailed.02Both ears, both eyes
Big eyes and upright ears are a Boston's signature. Keep them fully in the frame.03Watch for reflections
Large, round eyes reflect everything. Turn off the flash and angle away from lamps.
Styles for a Boston
Chosen for the breed's look and personality, best first.
Boston Terrier portrait questions
More answers in the FAQ.
Will the portrait confuse my Boston with a French Bulldog?
It shouldn't. The portrait is made from your dog's photo, so it follows your Boston's own face shape, ears and markings rather than a breed template. Choose a sharp photo and check the free preview.
Which portrait style suits a Boston Terrier?
We'd start with Modern Sage: A tuxedo coat on muted sage, where the white stays white. Modern is a close second: A dapper, graphic face suits a clean illustration. You can try every style with your own photo and pick the one that looks most like your Boston.
What kind of photo of my Boston works best?
A sharp, close photo in soft daylight, taken at your dog's eye level, is the foundation. For a Boston specifically: Tame the contrast. Black-and-white dogs are hard for phone cameras. Skip direct sun; open shade keeps both the white blaze and the dark coat detailed. Both ears, both eyes. Big eyes and upright ears are a Boston's signature. Keep them fully in the frame.
How much does a custom Boston Terrier portrait cost?
Gallery Canvas from $59, Framed Print from $75, Fine Art Print from $35, Digital Portrait $29. US shipping is free on every order, and every print, framed print and canvas includes the hi-res digital file.