Boston Terrier Breeders

[Dakotah]

Well I got the OK to put up breeders websites and ask yalls opinion on them.
I'm looking getting a BT puppy, hence the title. But I got to find a good, responsible breeder first and I would like everyones help on here to help me find that "perfect" breeder.

Here is my first choice:
purecountrypuppies.com

I would like a puppy, I don't have any certain time I would like to get a puppy. But I am going to buy him myself.
I would like yall to let me know what YOU think of these breeders.
Thanks

 

[showpug]

I am going to start by saying it's great that you are researching breeders before jumping into buying a puppy.

I must say however, that the breeder you listed is FAR from a reputable breeder. Their site and mission seems to just be to simply, sell puppies. The site is geared towards advertising and selling the pups. They don't compete with their dogs from what I could tell and I saw nothing on health testing.

A good breeder will usually:

Show their dogs in conformation or compete in some form of dog sport
Health test breeding stock through CERF and OFA etc.
Be an active member in good standing with their national/local breed clubs
Not have a website geared towards selling puppies
Keep one of their puppies from each litter for themselves
Breed very few litters per year. Usually 1-2 litters max
Have a clear understanding of their breed standard
Be able to tell you their goals for each breeding
not own both parents

I would recommend you visit the Boston Terrier Club of America and start your breeder search there -

http://www.bostonterrierclubofamerica.org/

 

[Dakotah]

wow thanks for the info!

 

[Dakotah]

I emailed about breeders in the Georgia, Alabama, Tenn., and South Carolina area. The person you email gave me a list of breeders and their phone numbers, but no websites.
So do I just call them? There is like 10-12 breeders registered with the Boston Terrier Club of America.

 

[showpug]

Yes, you just give them a call.

Also, here are some others I found. I didn't look too closely, so you'll have to really investigate to see if they are what you are looking for, but it's something to get you started. I have no clue as to how reputable they are and didn't have time to check them out...

http://hometown.aol.com/albosallen/albosallen.html

http://lumberjacksbostons.homestead.com/Dogs.html

http://lyndannsbostons.com/index.html

http://circlejkennels.homestead.com/Index.html

 

[noludoru]

Circlej looks okay.. they do CERF and patellas and their dogs at least attain a Ch before breeding, it looks like. They do seem to have a lot of emphasis on their puppies, though. And they've rehomed at least 4 older dogs in the past year, two of them were females who have had litters.

Just throwing some thoughts out there for you.

 

[Dakotah]

Thanks Showpug for the websites.

I contacted the breeder on the last website. I looked up questions to ask breeders and I asked her some of those and a couple of my own questions.
Hopefully she'll reply back soon.
Thanks again showpug and i'll keep yall updated on my search for the "perfect" breeder.

 

[showpug]

Circlej looks okay.. they do CERF and patellas and their dogs at least attain a Ch before breeding, it looks like. They do seem to have a lot of emphasis on their puppies, though. And they've rehomed at least 4 older dogs in the past year, two of them were females who have had litters.

Just throwing some thoughts out there for you.

I won't defend any of these breeders because I know nothing about them, but I did want to say that there is nothing wrong with rehoming dogs IMO. Breeders can't keep hundreds of dogs in their house. If a dog doesn't turn out or if it is retired it is pretty normal/common for reputable breeders to rehome the dogs. It actually shows me that instead of "collecting" dogs, they are making sure the dog gets a loving home instead of housing more dogs then they can handle and care for. Sometimes, breeders keep a puppy and 10 months later it doesn't turn out to be what they thought it would be or develops a fault that they don't want to take into the ring or introduce into their breeding program. In these cases, it is only right to rehome the dog into a loving environment. I know many, many reputable breeders that rehome dogs and it really is for the better interest of the animal.

 

[noludoru]

I don't have a problem with rehoming on most circumstances. (When it comes to the point that they are getting rid of loads of them.. yes, I have a problem. To me it then says the main focus is on breeding and not the dogs.) As I said.. I am just throwing it out there. I don't know what Dakotah's requirements for a breeder are or if she has a problem with that. With having four older dogs in the past year being rehomed, I'd certainly want to look into it a little further, but I wouldn't write them off my list. There are probably many factors that went into those dogs all needing homes at this particular time, and I doubt they're rehoming four or five dogs a year.

What I'm trying to say is that I don't have a problem with it in most cases, as it's usually in the dog's (and future owners) best interests. Some people do have a problem with it.. so, as I said, I figured I'd throw it out there.

 

[Dakotah]

Well I emailed the breeder a Circle J and she emailed me back this morning and gave me her number to call her this afternoon or tomorrow. She likes to talk to the people who might be getting a puppy from her which is a BIG plus for me since most breeders I've come in contact with just want to email back and forth.
After I call her I'll let yall know how it goes. But I might call her tomorrow, since I might have to go to the doctor today and go run errands with my dad, so you guys have to wait. Sorry haha.

Showpug, My mom is interested in Pugs and wanted me to find out some stuff about them. So since you raise them, would you please tell me some stuff about them?
Thanks

 

[showpug]

Showpug, My mom is interested in Pugs and wanted me to find out some stuff about them. So since you raise them, would you please tell me some stuff about them?
Thanks

Sure.

The good stuff -
Pugs are wonderfully happy, joyful dogs. Few things ever get them down. They are a very stable, outgoing, friendly, non-fearful breed. Mine are wonderful with my very young daughter. A properly bred pug will not bite. If they are in a situation that makes them uncomfortable, they would much rather submit or try to get away rather than act out aggressively. Pugs truly have a sense of humor and "look at me" attitude. They are show offs and live to be with their people. Their favorite place is on your lap or next to your lap asleep. As puppies and adolescents they are very active and "hyper" for lack of a better word. Around 2 years old they start to mellow out and are known to sleep the day away. They are usually very easy keepers and need an occasional bath and wrinkle cleaning to keep their hygiene in order. Another bonus is that they aren't fragile. They are very sturdy and can run with the best of them. One of my puppy buyers just wrote me and told me how amazed she was that her pug puppy was such a "dog's dog." They really are...there is nothing dainty about the breed. They are like a big dog in a small body. They also aren't yappy, barky dogs for the most part.

The bad stuff -
They shed an amazing amount of hair. People don't believe this, but they really do. They are famous for their shedding capabilities and their hair gets in and on everything. Pugs snore which I think is enduring, but to others it may be annoying. They are heat sensitive. Some worse than others, but all pugs should be kept out of the heat and exercise should be monitored. They have their list of health problems (eyes, knees, encephalitis to name a few) as do all breeds. They are also food hounds and intake must be closely monitored as they are very prone to obesity. Pugs can be very stubborn and do not live to please their owner. When it comes to training, they have a "what's in in for ME" attitude, but they are very food motivated so depending on the pug, training can be interesting!

That is just SOME of the stuff on the breed. Let me know if you have anymore questions and good luck in your BT search!

 

[Dakotah]

wow thanks.
I don't know if my mom really wants one or not, or if she just wanted to know about the breed just in case she might get one.
My mom is a cat person. She lives with 2 cats ( Siamese and Persian), a rabbit (my sister's pet), and a Black Lab ( again my sister's dog). The Persian is actually my sister's cat but my mom claims her more, haha.

But I'll let my mom know about Pugs and she what she thinks.
Also, do you have a website for your Pugs?
And your Bulldog is GORGEOUS! If I had enough money I'd get one but they are expensive! But very stunning looking dogs.

 

[Dakotah]

I called the lady at Circle J and I asked about her older dogs that she retires. She will have 2 older females retiring after her next breeding with them. I told her that I'll talk to my dad them and I'll get back to her and let her know if I'll get one of not.
So all went well.
As far as her retiring her Bostons, she retires them after their 3-4 breeding. Which I think is good cause she don't over breed them and don't breed them til their 9,10, 11 years old like some breeders do. Which I don't like.
But she has to drive to New Orleans tomorrow to deliver a puppy, she don't like shipping on airline. I would actually rather hand deliver my puppy than ship it and risk something happening to the puppy/dog.
All in all she was sweet and takes good care of her dogs.

 

[RD]

3-4 breedings per bitch seems like a lot, to me. Don't Bostons need to whelp by C-section?

 

[Boxerowner]

I called the lady at Circle J and I asked about her older dogs that she retires. She will have 2 older females retiring after her next breeding with them. I told her that I'll talk to my dad them and I'll get back to her and let her know if I'll get one of not.
So all went well.
As far as her retiring her Bostons, she retires them after their 3-4 breeding. Which I think is good cause she don't over breed them and don't breed them til their 9,10, 11 years old like some breeders do. Which I don't like.
But she has to drive to New Orleans tomorrow to deliver a puppy, she don't like shipping on airline. I would actually rather hand deliver my puppy than ship it and risk something happening to the puppy/dog.
All in all she was sweet and takes good care of her dogs.

WOW..thats a lot of breeding from 1 little dog that in most cases has to be sectioned. Are they producing that many Champions versus pet pups to be breeding a bitch that much?

I truly find it wrong to just throw away a bitch when its no longer useful. This breeder may be nice but what you describe to me is all for making money and not about the dogs.

 

[RD]

Btw, Dakotah, I thought you wanted a puppy?

 

[Dakotah]

i still want a puppy just not now, if that makes sense. it hard to explain.

 

[Dakotah]

i still want a puppy just not now, if that makes sense.

 

[showpug]

I called the lady at Circle J and I asked about her older dogs that she retires. She will have 2 older females retiring after her next breeding with them. I told her that I'll talk to my dad them and I'll get back to her and let her know if I'll get one of not.
So all went well.
As far as her retiring her Bostons, she retires them after their 3-4 breeding. Which I think is good cause she don't over breed them and don't breed them til their 9,10, 11 years old like some breeders do. Which I don't like.
But she has to drive to New Orleans tomorrow to deliver a puppy, she don't like shipping on airline. I would actually rather hand deliver my puppy than ship it and risk something happening to the puppy/dog.
All in all she was sweet and takes good care of her dogs.

It's great you are talking to different breeders, but don't jump in quickly. Talk to a LOT of breeders and look at a LOT of dogs. 3-4 breedings does seem a little high to be breeding a bitch. I personally wouldn't breed a bitch more than twice. She could have very strong free-whelping lines, I don't know.

I would highly recommend that you visit a dog show and watch the Bostons. Buy a catalog which will tell you who owns and who bred the dogs you view in the ring. This is a great way to meet breeders. If you need help locating a local show in your area then feel free to PM me.

 

[showpug]

Also, I have been doing some looking and from my quick search, I really like the look of this breeder. I like the fact that they actually health test their dogs. I don't know where they are located, but they're worth investigating. If you want a great dog, sometimes you have to look further away from where you live.

http://www.boston-terriers.com/indexmain.htm