Click hMy adult Bostons are health tested and certified through OFA as clear of patella/ cardiac conditions. All my adults have cleared a comprehensive yearly exam prior to breeding including: Cardiac doppler exam, Thyroid, kidney/liver lab, eye/ear exam by specialist, general vitals and OFA cardiac/patella luxation certified clear.
My ladies get extra attention during pregnancy including specialized supportive diets, vitamin supplements and lots of personal TLC. They are seen regularly for x-rays/sonogram: fortunately most of my girls have had good ability to free whelp so far.
On occasion I do rescue and take in females which require medical attention, in these circumstances I provide them with all the support they need to regain proper health and diet and support pups they may be carrying until delivery and weaning. If you have a Boston in need of help or a pregnant girl you are unable to care for or are unsure how best to support her, you are welcome to call me and see if I can assist you.
I do not encourage irresponsible or unhealthy breeding practices however I understand that pregnancies cannot be reversed and am open to assist both you and her in such circumstances.
I have been asked why we do not breed our Bostons to appear pug-like, and the answer is simple: health. I believe dogs with such short muzzles that their noses ride in between their eyes have horrible breathing problems and develop cataracts from their eyes being so bulged. I would rather our dogs be able to breathe well ,run with my kids,and go swimming on a hot day so I breed them with slightly longer noses so their faces are not quite so squished. Not to say Bostons should have a long pointy snout, but rather a compact type muzzle that for us is about a quarter inch longer.
The traditional markings of color of the Boston are always to be preferred for show conformation, but occasionally I find my dogs with some recessive genes producing other colors and markings while still being 100% Boston! Although I selectively have been breeding reds, and are looking into blue lines, I view all the boston colors as a nice surprise to have as long as the original standards of health, temperment and structure remain. In the end my family loves our Boston's personalities, and charming good looks which is my unchanging goal to continue.
