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Massachusetts State Dog:
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The Boston Terrier (Canis familiaris bostenensis) was recognized by the Massachusetts legislature as official state dog in 1979. A cross between an English bulldog and an English terrier, the Boston terrier was the first "purebred" dog developed in America (1869). |
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Massachusetts State Symbols: Citizen Information Service:
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cat - dog |
flag - seal |