faq

Frequently Asked Questions:

: How are Boston Terriers around kids?

Wonderful. Every breed can have bad apples or occasional dogs with behavior problems due to mishandling or improper

socialization, but

Bostons

in general

have very playful, fun-loving dispositions.

Q: Do Boston Terriers shed?

Yes they do! Though they are a short coated breed, they shed just like any other dog. If you are wearing light colors,

count on seeing black

hairs

on your clothes. If

you're wearing dark colors, count on seeing white hairs on your clothes. They

tend to have both bases covered!

Q: What are they like to groom?

FUN! Though they shed, they ARE easy to groom. A good brushing and a washcloth on the face can often take care of

basic grooming if

you

don't want to go all out

with a bath. Unless they're a total "Pigpen" (I do have one of those!) it's easy

to keep a shiny healthy coat with

light regular

brushing and good quality nutrition.

Q: What is the typical cost for a Boston Terrier puppy?

It varies depending on Quality, Pedigree, Breeder, Registry, etc. Our puppies usually start at around $1250 for pet and

$1500+ for show,

depending

on the puppy

and the future plans of their new family. Pets are sold on Limited Registration

(cannot be bred or shown) and are

required to be spayed

or neutered. Show/Breeding

prospects are sold on a show contract.

Occasionally we have adults that are available as

"retirees" that can be placed in

homes where they will have lots of

one-on-

one attention and be spoiled.

Q: What are some things I should know about before buying a Boston for our family?

Bostons have their own quirks and you need to decide if you are willing to live with those quirks before you purchase

one.

Here are the

honest facts:

1. Bostons have gas

.... and there's no fluffy hair over the rear or long tail to diffuse the smell or sounds of your beloved

Boston's tooting.

Be prepared

for friends

and family to snicker at the sounds and for them to cover their noses at the

smells. It's not that bad all day, just

around dinner time and

certain types of dog food

seem to help the stinkiness.

2. Bostons snore.

We've checked the house, thinking there was a motor or something running, only to discover that one

of the Bostons

was just in a

very deep sleep.

Not all of them snore, but just like the risk with a new husband... you don't

know how bad they snore until you

share the house and

by then it's too late because they're

too cute and you're too attached

to kick them out. This is also true in regards to

item #1.

3. Bostons are sensitive to heat and cold.

These are not dogs that you can leave out all day in 90 degree weather or

outside for more

than a brief time

in the snow.

Dogs cool themselves through panting, and bracycephalic dogs have a

tougher time due to their airway

structure. They can also get

frostbite, just like anyone else

outside without a coat on.

4. Bostons often need C-Sections.

Breeding Bostons is not something to be taken lightly. They often need C-Sections

to have their

puppies and it can

be costly,

especially if it's an emergency C-Section and after hours (which is when mine

have always chosen to need help!).

It varies by area and vet,

but mine typically run me

around $950 IF everything goes

well. This is on top of all of the other costs involved such

as vet visits, radiographs, stud

service, etc. When only two or

three puppies

are born, be prepared to lose money on litters and take time off

of work to make sure your girl isn't

home

alone when she goes into labor. It's the price you pay, the

time you take, and the risk you bear when

you breed Bostons.