Patriot Farm, home
to the “American Gentleman",
The 'Boston Terrier' -- An Original American Breed
The first American-born breed recognized by the American Kennel Club 125 years ago.

We are an AKC inspected and approved preservation show breeder of Boston Terriers - we love and care for our dogs at the highest level with respect and dedication to the breed. We strive to produce the healthiest and most well-adjusted Boston's possible and to be a source to help others learn how to breed better Boston’s and to fully enjoy the sport of purebred dogs.
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Most of our Bostons are black and white or seal and white with or without brindle. We had genetic testing done to see which, if any, dogs carried the color genes, and we have found we have blue(dilute) and chocolate(liver) in our lines so occasionally we will get a blue or chocolate. These were some in of the original colors for Boston’s back in the late 1800’s when the breed was developing. We strive to preserve some of the original colors rather than cull them and I do have Champion bloodlines as well to improve type. The colors are recognized and registered with the AKC however only the black and whites and seal and whites, with and without brindle, are accepted in sanctioned AKC breed shows. In Edward Axtell’s book The Boston Terrier, it explains this was a political move in the early 1900’s by a handful of influential breeders that petitioned to change the Boston terrier breed standard for showing because the dark colors brought more money and were sold quicker than the other colors. I love Bostons and embrace their origins in color as well as the colors written in the current breed standard. I appreciate the diversity in the breed. At this time our blue and chocolates are only offered on a select basis, and are very limited.

Several of our dogs are IABCA Champions and several also have points toward their AKC championship. All of our breeding dogs are Veterinarian Approved for our breeding program. ALL have been genetically screened and been examined physically and including spinal x-rays to rule out congenital malformations of the spine common to Boston Terriers known as hemivertebrae and spondylosis both of which could lead to spinal stenosis, seizures and paralysis. Also, all have passed their CERF eye exams, BAER hearing tests and patella exams. We offer a lifetime guarantee for JHC, DM & HUU and a 1 year guarantee for death caused by a congenital condition.

Getting a new puppy should not be a quick decision. Most of the families who adopt from us are on our waiting list. Even though we breed for the show ring we specialize in companion pets. We are interested in developing great dogs from the inside out. If you are interested in one of our puppies, please email me for an application so we can get to know you and see if you will be a good fit for one of our Boston babies.

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 when you are afar.

We are centrally located in Weirsdale Florida between I95 and I75, close to the Villages, and a short drive from Orlando and Tampa International Airports

Mane N'Tail
Brand Ambassador's
Lori & Denny Chapman

​Independence Day, July 4th 2018
marks the start of
Patriot Farm Boston Terriers

Being a breeder of any living being means so much more to me than just mating animals, it means that I am the custodian of the genes which make up that animal. My interest in heredity stemmed from my own family. My brother had blue eyes and neither of my parents did. My parents explained the inheritance of the genes that create eye color and it fascinated me. At my request my mother bought a pair of breeding mice for me. The breeding pair I chose were very specific and I documented the inheritance of their coat color, markings and temperament through two generations, I was about ten years old. That sparked my ever-growing desire to learn about genetic inheritance. My interest in sciences lead me to become a Registered Nurse, which has been my career for over 30 years and now I am living my lifelong dream of breeding and showing dogs.

Since as early as I can remember, one of my biggest dreams was to manage my own kennel and to breed great dogs. In 1992, while I was walking through the mall, I saw a dog in the window of a pet store that would change my life. It was a Miniature Pinscher. I put the dog on hold and went home to research the breed and to find a private breeder to buy a dog from. I called several local AKC show breeders and told them I wanted a Min Pin and was also interested in breeding- none were willing to help me get started at the time. So against all odds, I started out on my own and bought the ‘doggie in the window’ and competed right alongside the pros. He became a Champion relatively quickly despite being handled by a novice. His name was AKC CH Wilkums Rockafella, “Rocky”. Soon after that I went on to become Chairman of one of the Empire Miniature Pincher Club of Greater New York’s Specialty Shows, at the Pier in NYC, preceding Westminster, February 15th 1998. On October, 4th 1998 I had the honor of Judging the Empire Miniature Pinscher Club of Greater New York’s Specialty Sweepstakes, held on Staten Island, NY.

My first love being Dobermans I came to realize that there were recessive genes in Min Pins that caused blue and chocolate, being a big fan of red Dobermans, choosing a chocolate Min Pin was easy. I bought a 6 month old sweet chocolate girl named "Mocha" and, with determination and perseverance finished her. It was difficult, she was an average dog and the newly accepted coat color of "chocolate" was not always accepted with open arms from the longtime breeders who didn’t want changes to the standard. I handled "Mocha" to her AKC Championship and then to her 1996 National Specialty Show Award of Merit achievement out of 300+ Min Pin entries. After having been over the road and in the ring with thousands of dogs and studying their conformation, movement and pedigrees, I learned which studs would be best for Mocha. Her pups were amazing. My most notable accomplishment was when one of my pups from “Armani” Ch Lorimar Valdon Designr Genes (Mochas son) won first Award of Merit at The Westminster Dog Show.

I stopped breeding and showing around 2002 knowing that I would return to showing and breeding once again when the timing was right. I knew I would not go back to Min Pins, it was my longtime friend, Christine Tellefsen, who encouraged me to consider Boston Terriers. After I learned that they were the first ‘American developed’ breed to be recognized in the AKC and that America’s biggest canine war hero was an early red brindle Boston Terrier named “Sergeant Stubby”! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergeant_Stubby.

We are a very patriotic family, and the decision to go with this breed was further solidified when we realized how sweet, smart, empathic and endearing they are. Long time breeder, Linda Rucker, who was in the process of retiring started me with a few Boston Terriers. I chose several nice Boston Terriers from her, a chocolat(liver) , several traditional blacks and a blue(dilute)— and Patriot Farm Boston Terriers was born July 4th 2018.

We show our dogs in two different associations. We show our Traditional and original colored Bostons, such as the blues and chocolates, in IABCA - International All-Breed Canine Association of America and we show our traditional Boston Terriers in the AKC.

Some of our IABCA show titles include Best In Show Puppy, Bred by Exhibitor, Reserve Best in Show Puppy, Reserve Best Family, along with MANY championship titled dogs.

The first AKC dog show for Patriot Farm’s Boston Terriers was on November 1st 2019 and Patriot Farm’s Independence Day, aka “Indy”, was awarded his first AKC points from the Bred By Exhibitor class.

I have well documented prestigious accomplishments as a breeder through AKC which proves I am absolutely qualified and capable of accomplishing great things with Patriot Farm Boston Terriers. We intend to develop our line of Boston Terrier Puppies in the original colors and the traditional colors with the hallmark TUXEDO markings, sound conformation and temperaments.

We specialize in the ultimate all American family companion. We put a lot of love, care and attention into raising our puppies, and endeavor to match them with the right families so that they may enrich each others lives.

We have added two more extraordinary boys to further improve our line. We have high hopes to have accomplishments in IABCA and the AKC.

​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 us to have such a blessed life with what brings us such Joy.

​We pray that we produce great dogs.
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Lori Chapman
patriotfarmbostonterriers@gmail.com