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The 'Boston Terrier'
An Original American Breed
An Original American Breed
About
Thank you for considering one of our Boston’s. Please enjoy this introductory letter as I tell you more about our breeding program and why a Patriot Farm Boston Terrier is your best choice.
After thirty five years as a Professional Registered Nurse, I am now a full time hobbyist - raising and showing my Boston Terrier’s. Denny and I do not have children,
but instead have Bostons -who have completed our lives.
We exclusively raise AKC Boston Terriers- specializing in the all American family companion. Our kennel name ‘Patriot Farm’ is registered and we are AKC inspected and approved.
We make every effort to produce puppies which capture the essence of the breed with an emphasis on sound structure and blue-ribbon good looks. We currently title all our dogs through IABCA. At these shows we enjoy the one-on-one critique with the Judges. We also show a our dogs at AKC events local to us September through February and attend the Boston Terrier specialties as well.
We selectively breed to better the dogs in our breeding program and we routinely look for bloodlines to help improve our overall quality. We prefer a more diverse gene pool and avoid inbreeding and linebreeding for better health. Some of our bloodlines carry color, so occasionally we could produce dilute or liver. These were some of the original colors of Boston’s back in the 1800’s. The colored Boston’s are recognized and registered with the AKC. They can compete in AKC sanctioned agility and obedience competitions. We love all Boston’s and appreciate the diversity in the breed however only the standard colors can compete in AKC Conformation events and this is what we strive to produce.
Even though we aspire to breed AKC Champions, ‘OUR GOLD STANDARD’ is to start with a foundation worth building on. Our Breeding dogs are screened for HEMIVERTEBRAE and SPONDYLOSIS and the desired DNA is NEGATIVE/NON-CARRYING of the testable diseases of JHC, DM, HUU, CDPA & CDDY with IVDD. In addition to OFA: BAER, CERF, patella and heart.
At eight weeks of age, pups appearing to be show hopefuls, undergo rigorous testing. Whether for my own breeding program or for someone else’s, the pup will receive a full exam from a neurologist, an ophthalmologist and my general practitioner. Tests include BAER & CERF certification through OFA, a DNA work up and a Spinal X-Ray for the preliminary screening of Hemivertebrae.
Being a responsible breeder, we are always here as a resource to the families who get one of our Boston’s and we give back to our community through canine rescue organizations. We are always hurricane-ready with a generator and enough food and water for 3 weeks. We have adequate safety and shelter for our dogs and have offered shelter to others during the hurricane season. We also have adequate transportation for us and our pets to evacuate on a moment’s notice.
Besides finding the best homes for our Boston’s, we also measure our success through the quality of life of our dogs and the happy retirement of our Sires and Dams. Having a true breeding program with several dogs is about growth and selection over time through the generations. Each of our dogs has an individualized showing, breeding and retirement plan.
Breeders who breed AKC registered dogs are held to a higher standard than any other Registry. AKC Breeders are regulated and inspected yearly in person by official AKC auditors. Breeding wonderful Boston’s with purpose and intention and meeting the AKC’s standards is an honor and a privilege.
Our greatest achievements are not merely measured by our ribbons or awards, but indeed by the happiness brought to the lives of the families who choose one of our Boston’s.
We have excellent references and excellent communication skills and through the use of technology and FaceTime we are easily transparent to bring you piece of mind when communicating with us from afar.
We are proud Americans and give a military discount of $100.00 off the adoption to those who have served our country, active or retired.
We are also a Christian family, and thank the Lord for our Blessings and for allowing success with what brings us such Joy and to be able to share it with others.
After thirty five years as a Professional Registered Nurse, I am now a full time hobbyist - raising and showing my Boston Terrier’s. Denny and I do not have children,
but instead have Bostons -who have completed our lives.
We exclusively raise AKC Boston Terriers- specializing in the all American family companion. Our kennel name ‘Patriot Farm’ is registered and we are AKC inspected and approved.
We make every effort to produce puppies which capture the essence of the breed with an emphasis on sound structure and blue-ribbon good looks. We currently title all our dogs through IABCA. At these shows we enjoy the one-on-one critique with the Judges. We also show a our dogs at AKC events local to us September through February and attend the Boston Terrier specialties as well.
We selectively breed to better the dogs in our breeding program and we routinely look for bloodlines to help improve our overall quality. We prefer a more diverse gene pool and avoid inbreeding and linebreeding for better health. Some of our bloodlines carry color, so occasionally we could produce dilute or liver. These were some of the original colors of Boston’s back in the 1800’s. The colored Boston’s are recognized and registered with the AKC. They can compete in AKC sanctioned agility and obedience competitions. We love all Boston’s and appreciate the diversity in the breed however only the standard colors can compete in AKC Conformation events and this is what we strive to produce.
Even though we aspire to breed AKC Champions, ‘OUR GOLD STANDARD’ is to start with a foundation worth building on. Our Breeding dogs are screened for HEMIVERTEBRAE and SPONDYLOSIS and the desired DNA is NEGATIVE/NON-CARRYING of the testable diseases of JHC, DM, HUU, CDPA & CDDY with IVDD. In addition to OFA: BAER, CERF, patella and heart.
At eight weeks of age, pups appearing to be show hopefuls, undergo rigorous testing. Whether for my own breeding program or for someone else’s, the pup will receive a full exam from a neurologist, an ophthalmologist and my general practitioner. Tests include BAER & CERF certification through OFA, a DNA work up and a Spinal X-Ray for the preliminary screening of Hemivertebrae.
Being a responsible breeder, we are always here as a resource to the families who get one of our Boston’s and we give back to our community through canine rescue organizations. We are always hurricane-ready with a generator and enough food and water for 3 weeks. We have adequate safety and shelter for our dogs and have offered shelter to others during the hurricane season. We also have adequate transportation for us and our pets to evacuate on a moment’s notice.
Besides finding the best homes for our Boston’s, we also measure our success through the quality of life of our dogs and the happy retirement of our Sires and Dams. Having a true breeding program with several dogs is about growth and selection over time through the generations. Each of our dogs has an individualized showing, breeding and retirement plan.
Breeders who breed AKC registered dogs are held to a higher standard than any other Registry. AKC Breeders are regulated and inspected yearly in person by official AKC auditors. Breeding wonderful Boston’s with purpose and intention and meeting the AKC’s standards is an honor and a privilege.
Our greatest achievements are not merely measured by our ribbons or awards, but indeed by the happiness brought to the lives of the families who choose one of our Boston’s.
We have excellent references and excellent communication skills and through the use of technology and FaceTime we are easily transparent to bring you piece of mind when communicating with us from afar.
We are proud Americans and give a military discount of $100.00 off the adoption to those who have served our country, active or retired.
We are also a Christian family, and thank the Lord for our Blessings and for allowing success with what brings us such Joy and to be able to share it with others.
Independence Day, July 4th 2018
marks the start of
Patriot Farm Boston Terriers
