Our puppies are born in our bedroom (if we're lucky enough not to run to the emergency vet clinic for a c-section). After about two
weeks, they are moved to the bathroom next to our bedroom until they are 8 weeks old. They are socialized with our kids as well as
other "teenage" or adult dogs. They are used to being bathed, having their nails clipped, being played with by adults and kids, and
often spend time relaxing on our bed at the end of the day watching TV with us. They are box trained by about 6 - 7 weeks of age. As
weather permits, they become accustomed to playing in the back yard and usually have a start on their potty training by 8 - 9 weeks.
We do not let the puppies leave to new homes prior to 8 weeks, and we often prefer 9 - 10.
We are not a kennel, our dogs are kept inside with us. We breed and show because we enjoy it, and we believe in dealing honesty with
people we meet along the way. We do not sell our puppies to brokers or pet shops and do not believe in puppies being purchased online
via a "shopping cart". Every new owner must be approved, every puppy is placed in a home I am comfortable with. We include a
clause that if someone is unable to keep the dog for any reason the dog would need to be returned to EQ Bostons to eliminate the
possibility of any of our dogs ever ending up in a shelter or rescue situation. We also require that the owner contact us before
attempting to find a new home for the dog so we may offer assistance as well as having first right of refusal. This isn't done because
we have a burning desire to be control freaks... it's done so that, regardless of the circumstances, we can be sure our babies never set
foot in a shelter or ever experience not having a home.
In Spokane, WA you can probably find a registered Boston Terrier puppy for around $350 to $600, so why do reputable breeders charge
double, triple that amount, or more? Here are the differences.
A breeding to a nice quality stud that's a finished champion isn't cheap... nor is purchasing or finishing one of your own. That's just
the first step. Why does it matter that the parents have impressive show pedigrees when you are buying a pet? It's simply that those
who breed for show, most always health test their dogs prior to breeding them and have screened out hereditary health issues. Many
generations of dogs who have never had any type of health screening increases your chance for health issues many times over. So yes,
even in pets, pedigrees do matter.
Vet expenses can add up quickly, especially if there's an emergency c-section in your future. A scheduled section is a few hundred, an
emergency can be $1500.00 or more plus costs the breeder time off work. Heaven forbid anything goes badly and you walk out of the
vet's office at 5 am with a spayed female and no puppies. Three days later you're back into the vet's office for initial checkups and dew
claw removal. Then back in again for vaccinations if you don't do them yourself. There's also de-worming and final checkups just prior
to going to their new homes.
This doesn't even include the nights spent without sleep, caring for the litter or bottle feeding a puppy that may have had a rough start.
It doesn't include the heartbreak of losing a puppy. It doesn't include doggie doo duty for several weeks or the occasional carpet or
furniture replacement when your female decides to start having her puppies on your bedroom floor or favorite chair. Don't forget
puppy food, supplements, potty pads or litter box pellets. There are registration fees plus if you decide to do any testing on the puppies
prior to leaving, BAER testing runs $50 to $90 per puppy, CERF testing runs $30 - $40 each. Microchipping is $18 to $35 per puppy, vet
checks are around $35.
Once putting all of the time, money and effort into the puppies, there's the matter of guaranteeing them against pre-existing health
issues or hereditary defects, offering your support, taking the time to find the right homes, opening yourself up to taking dogs back if
the owner can't keep them, etc. All of these things you do NOT receive with a $350 puppy. Our puppies start at around $1000 - 1250
for pets, $1500 - 1750 and up for show prospects and we require an approved application prior to placing a puppy a new home.
Breeding Boston Terriers is something that shouldn't be taken lightly. If you are considering breeding Bostons, be prepared to lose
money, time, sleep, and just a little bit of sanity. If you are a true Boston Terrier lover, you won't mind a bit :)
double, triple that amount, or more? Here are the differences.
A breeding to a nice quality stud that's a finished champion isn't cheap... nor is purchasing or finishing one of your own. That's just
the first step. Why does it matter that the parents have impressive show pedigrees when you are buying a pet? It's simply that those
who breed for show, most always health test their dogs prior to breeding them and have screened out hereditary health issues. Many
generations of dogs who have never had any type of health screening increases your chance for health issues many times over. So yes,
even in pets, pedigrees do matter.
Vet expenses can add up quickly, especially if there's an emergency c-section in your future. A scheduled section is a few hundred, an
emergency can be $1500.00 or more plus costs the breeder time off work. Heaven forbid anything goes badly and you walk out of the
vet's office at 5 am with a spayed female and no puppies. Three days later you're back into the vet's office for initial checkups and dew
claw removal. Then back in again for vaccinations if you don't do them yourself. There's also de-worming and final checkups just prior
to going to their new homes.
This doesn't even include the nights spent without sleep, caring for the litter or bottle feeding a puppy that may have had a rough start.
It doesn't include the heartbreak of losing a puppy. It doesn't include doggie doo duty for several weeks or the occasional carpet or
furniture replacement when your female decides to start having her puppies on your bedroom floor or favorite chair. Don't forget
puppy food, supplements, potty pads or litter box pellets. There are registration fees plus if you decide to do any testing on the puppies
prior to leaving, BAER testing runs $50 to $90 per puppy, CERF testing runs $30 - $40 each. Microchipping is $18 to $35 per puppy, vet
checks are around $35.
Once putting all of the time, money and effort into the puppies, there's the matter of guaranteeing them against pre-existing health
issues or hereditary defects, offering your support, taking the time to find the right homes, opening yourself up to taking dogs back if
the owner can't keep them, etc. All of these things you do NOT receive with a $350 puppy. Our puppies start at around $1000 - 1250
for pets, $1500 - 1750 and up for show prospects and we require an approved application prior to placing a puppy a new home.
Breeding Boston Terriers is something that shouldn't be taken lightly. If you are considering breeding Bostons, be prepared to lose
money, time, sleep, and just a little bit of sanity. If you are a true Boston Terrier lover, you won't mind a bit :)
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Our Goals
Our first goal in breeding Boston Terriers is to produce healthy show
quality dogs. Not only do we strive for a dog that fits the AKC Boston
Terrier Standard, but we also want to produce those that can be
competitive in the show ring. We are striving to produce Bostons with
excellent toplines, and good rear angulation, along with sound square
builds.
Our dogs are health tested: BAER tested for normal hearing, CERF tested
for cataracts, Patellas checked for soundness, and DNA tested for Juvenile
Hereditary Cataracts and for being Non-Carriers.
Though it's not a top priority in our program, currently all of our girls
free-whelp and are from free whelping dams. In the past we've been told
it's not possible to have well bred free-whelping Bostons from show quality
stock. Though my top priority is to stay true to the Boston standard, it's
icing on the cake when form is not compromised but function is improved.
I'm always ready for the possibility of a c-section and have had many done
in the past, but appreciate when nature can take over and my girls don't
have to go through the surgery, the additional recovery, and post surgery
medications.
Our own personal goals for our dogs is to attain either their AKC
Championship title, and/or their ROM titles.
Our first goal in breeding Boston Terriers is to produce healthy show
quality dogs. Not only do we strive for a dog that fits the AKC Boston
Terrier Standard, but we also want to produce those that can be
competitive in the show ring. We are striving to produce Bostons with
excellent toplines, and good rear angulation, along with sound square
builds.
Our dogs are health tested: BAER tested for normal hearing, CERF tested
for cataracts, Patellas checked for soundness, and DNA tested for Juvenile
Hereditary Cataracts and for being Non-Carriers.
Though it's not a top priority in our program, currently all of our girls
free-whelp and are from free whelping dams. In the past we've been told
it's not possible to have well bred free-whelping Bostons from show quality
stock. Though my top priority is to stay true to the Boston standard, it's
icing on the cake when form is not compromised but function is improved.
I'm always ready for the possibility of a c-section and have had many done
in the past, but appreciate when nature can take over and my girls don't
have to go through the surgery, the additional recovery, and post surgery
medications.
Our own personal goals for our dogs is to attain either their AKC
Championship title, and/or their ROM titles.
Puppy Policies
What's involved in purchasing a puppy from EQ Bostons?
For Pet puppies, the puppies are required to be spayed or neutered and come withLimited AKC registration. This means the
dog cannot be bred or shown. To be perfectly honest though, we breed for show dogs, so pet puppies are rarely available and
you could be on a waiting list for months before one becomes available.
For Show/Breeding prospects, depending on the puppy, contracts could range from showing in a specified number of shows to a
co-ownership until the dog has finished its AKC championship. For adult dogs, such as retired breeding or show dogs, a Spay
or Neuter is usually required.
What's involved in purchasing a puppy from EQ Bostons?
For Pet puppies, the puppies are required to be spayed or neutered and come withLimited AKC registration. This means the
dog cannot be bred or shown. To be perfectly honest though, we breed for show dogs, so pet puppies are rarely available and
you could be on a waiting list for months before one becomes available.
For Show/Breeding prospects, depending on the puppy, contracts could range from showing in a specified number of shows to a
co-ownership until the dog has finished its AKC championship. For adult dogs, such as retired breeding or show dogs, a Spay
or Neuter is usually required.
