Boston Terrier

2»

Replies

  • modernsoul
    modernsoul Posts: 148 Member
    Once upon a time (2002) my husband & I were living in NYC and we decided it was time for a dog. We really wanted a pug, frenchie or boston. My husband checked craigslist and a breeder from upstate ny had posted. They usually bred all bostons or all pugs but once magickal evening. So we came back to PA where I'm from and met them in Binghamton. We got to meet mama and all the puppies. And there she was wiggling her butt. We flipped her over and she had a white patch on her chest that was shaped like New Jersey where my husband is from so we knew she was the one. We came back over Thanksgiving and got her for good. :)

    this was her in the beginning;
    528660273_d90db1a36b_m.jpg

    now she's a potato with legs:
    2063516479_d67cdf7c62_m.jpg

    OMG, she's so cute. Do you know there is a yahoo group devoted entirely to Buggs?
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    I have a boston terror (yes, that's on purpose) and he's the best dog ever! He's super high energy though, so be prepared for a dog that is constantly playing. Bostons also love to burrow and if I leave pants on the floor, he shoves himself into the pant leg and wiggles around like a snake. It's hilarious. He also wraps himself in blankets. He's super friendly and does a happy dance for everyone he meets.

    It's very true that they should avoid hot weather. They are not dogs that should ever be kept outside in a yard.

    htpp://www.petfinder.com

    That's where I found my boston.
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Be careful if you go to a shelter.
    Our first dog was from a shelter and they lied about what kind of dog she was.
    When she grew up she was really threatening and tough to control.

    Our last three dogs have been from breeders and they are as sweet as can be.
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    Be careful if you go to a shelter.
    Our first dog was from a shelter and they lied about what kind of dog she was.
    When she grew up she was really threatening and tough to control.

    Our last three dogs have been from breeders and they are as sweet as can be.
    Um, wow. There are so many things wrong with this statement. There is no way to predict what a dog you get as a puppy is going to be like personality wise when they're older. You're really blaming a shelter because your dog was hard to control when it grew up? And the shelter lied about the breed? Seriously? It's from a shelter!

    Likewise, I don't trust breeders. They're out to make a buck. Most do not care about the health of the breed. In my career as a vet tech, I've basically never had a good experience with a dog breeder.

    When adopting a pet from a shelter, you are saving it's life. When buying a dog from a breeder, you are putting money into the pocket of the breeder.
  • Krizzle4Rizzle
    Krizzle4Rizzle Posts: 2,704 Member
    I want my next puppy dog to be a boston. They are so adorable!
  • FollowThatUnicorn
    FollowThatUnicorn Posts: 200 Member
    modernsoul, I did not know that. Do you have a link to the group?

    Adopting rocks. We ended up getting a 6 month old puppy who they told us was Pitt Bull and ? Turns out, she's a whippet/sheltie mix and AWESOME!!!!
  • modernsoul
    modernsoul Posts: 148 Member
    modernsoul, I did not know that. Do you have a link to the group?

    Adopting rocks. We ended up getting a 6 month old puppy who they told us was Pitt Bull and ? Turns out, she's a whippet/sheltie mix and AWESOME!!!!

    There is a sign-up link on this page:
    http://www.thebugmug.com/
  • modernsoul
    modernsoul Posts: 148 Member
    modernsoul, I did not know that. Do you have a link to the group?

    Adopting rocks. We ended up getting a 6 month old puppy who they told us was Pitt Bull and ? Turns out, she's a whippet/sheltie mix and AWESOME!!!!

    Louie (my bug) and I are the first set of pics on page 15. :happy:
  • FollowThatUnicorn
    FollowThatUnicorn Posts: 200 Member
    asdfgsadgfasasdhasdh';lasd;kd;askdl;askdl;askdl;kasl;d

    SO CUTE!!!!!
  • PlanetVelma
    PlanetVelma Posts: 1,223 Member
    Be careful if you go to a shelter.
    Our first dog was from a shelter and they lied about what kind of dog she was.
    When she grew up she was really threatening and tough to control.

    Our last three dogs have been from breeders and they are as sweet as can be.
    Um, wow. There are so many things wrong with this statement. There is no way to predict what a dog you get as a puppy is going to be like personality wise when they're older. You're really blaming a shelter because your dog was hard to control when it grew up? And the shelter lied about the breed? Seriously? It's from a shelter!

    Likewise, I don't trust breeders. They're out to make a buck. Most do not care about the health of the breed. In my career as a vet tech, I've basically never had a good experience with a dog breeder.

    When adopting a pet from a shelter, you are saving it's life. When buying a dog from a breeder, you are putting money into the pocket of the breeder.

    There are TONS of full bred dogs in shelters. Since the recession, there have been MANY breeders dumping their puppies @ shelters/rescues because they cannot sell them.

    I am sure there are reputable breeders out there, how to find them is beyond me!

    Our boston was a rescue and we had no illusions about his behavior. He had horrible manners and zero training - was not potty trained, not fixed, toy/food aggressive....yea he was basically your run of the mill nightmare dog who thought he was a rottweiller in a Boston's body. You know what I did? I spent a great deal of time with him (walks, training, learning to sity/stay/roll over). Heck I still do!

    Many shelters are not equipped to make an accurate determination of breed type, many of the people working at my local shelter are volunteers. LOL I would imagine some dogs that are adopted out are very energetic and need tons of discipline/exercise/etc....

    And I concur, there is no way to tell if a puppy is going to be a great dog or a challenging dog until it reaches adulthood.

    Some people aren't fully equipped/ready to deal with a (shelter) dog who may require lots of attention/discipline and exercise....(??)
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    Adopt!!!

    Check for any local Boston rescues if you can. They will match you to your perfect dog and will help with the transition. While I've never owned a Boston I do have a few 'terrors'....our pack consists of 4 JRTs, a chihuahua, a tweenie doxie, and a chi/jack mix. They are the best...all animals are. I've worked in rescue over the years and having a pet increasing your 'happy' mood and generally makes the world a happier place. So many animals are put down because they are not wanted or are seen as less than an animal. Saving a life will change yours. All of mine are rescues and while I say they are resuces...in reality...they rescued me. They helped me through many struggles in my life and they are there for me like no human ever has been. Good luck on this new family member!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories