It's the general consensus in America that dogs are the most adorable creatures on the planet, and it's rarely refuted. However, we don't often consider a breed that is so ugly that it's cute — the Boston Terrier. For our examples today, we will take a look at my own dog, Hoshi.

So, here's a list of 12 reasons why Boston Terriers are (not) ugly.

1. She's basically a drowned rat.

Just look at her long toes and bulging eyes. So. Cute.

2. ... and a pig in a blanket.

Or a terrier in a yoga mat?

3. She is literally trash.

Yup. She got her head stuck in a trash can.

4. She looks confused all the time.

??????

5. She pretends to die so she doesn't have to get up.

To quote my mother, "Rigor Mortis!"

6. Maybe she's also a penguin?

What's black and white and red all over?

7. That one face she makes when there's ~definitely~ an intruder.

Because she ~totally~ knows.

8. This.

Yeah, I can't explain it, either.

9. That one tongue thing.

At least she's happy.

10. She hates yoga.

That's not a very good down dog, Hoshi.

11. Like, really hates it.

Hate doesn't look decent on anyone.

12. She's just weird.

At least she can express her emotions.