Finding a reputable Boston Terrier breeder

Well, after some research you’ve decided that the Boston Terrier is the right dog breed for you. Great! If you are interested in getting your Boston Terrier from a breeder then there are some things that you will need to keep in mind and look for when selecting a breeder.

Boston Terrier Puppy

Getting a puppy from a Boston Terrier breeder should never be seen as a guarantee for the life-long good health of a dog. Boston Terriers are generally a healthy breed, but they too have some common hereditary health issues that can never be completely ruled out. You need to be sure to have the will, the time and the financial means to bear with any potential health issues the dog might incur.

First and foremost get your Boston Terrier puppy from a reputable breeder. Never buy from puppy mills. Not sure what those are? Read our article on puppy mills.

If you are looking at buying from a Boston Terrier breeder you are going to pay a minimum of $600-800 for a purebred Boston Terrier. It greatly depends on your area and the availability. That sounds like a lot, but look at it like this: You are spending this on a companion that will want to stick to you like glue during the next 13-15 years. Start out right by adopting the fitting dog from a rescue or buying from a reputable breeder rather than saving on the wrong end.

You may be asking why you should pay that much for buying a dog from a breeder rather than buying from a pet store. Breeding Boston Terriers is not as straight forward as it seems, and it comes with a load of responsibilities and costs.

Boston Terrier Puppy Sleeping

What you are paying a Boston Terrier breeder for is their professional breeding line, which should try to eliminate as many potential health issues as possible. Artificial insemination may be necessary, which adds up to the breeding costs. Cesarean section is also common (and expensive, too), as giving birth is in some cases impossible for Boston Terriers without human intervention due to their anatomy.

Individuals with severe hereditary health issues should never be used for breeding. Reputable Boston Terrier breeders will have their puppies thoroughly checked by the vet, as well as vaccinated and micro-chipped or tattooed, before offering them for sale.

Equally important, you are paying the breeder for the dog’s proper socialization. For a healthy development the Boston Terrier puppy should be exposed to as many things as possible and should get to know children and other dogs and pets. Puppies should never be taken from their mother before they are about 10-12 weeks of age.

All of these aspects can not be checked by you via the phone or email, so it is necessary for you to visit the Boston breeder.

By the way, reputable breeders will want to check out the puppy’s future living conditions, too. Don’t be shocked if they ask to visit your home and meet your family.

In any case you should always check which conditions the Boston Terrier puppy grew up under, if the parents are healthy and of happy disposition.

Don’t trust breeders that simply want to ship you puppies or that come up with excuses if you want to come for a visit. A reputable Boston Terrier breeder won’t have a problem with you coming by to pick out your Boston puppy and meet its family.