Boston Terrier Thread!!

[ShrekDawg]

In the offspring? I'll agree with Spot here, that's weird. You can guarantee that the parents are clear, but not beyond that. Just a much higher chance you'll get a healthy dog. But that is not a guarantee

Yes in the offspring. The parents and grandparents etc. are all health tested so I guess they feel confident in their stock that’s good to me. And, again, if something does pop up they refund or take the puppy back and exchange it.

 

[SpotTheCat]

Yeah it does seem to depend on the country. For me, I’d never buy from someone that didn’t health test and/or guarantee health

curious what health tests would you want done on breeds that don’t really need any?

I don’t think there is anything wrong with wanting a health guarantee, I am finding it an interesting conversation!

hips and elbows where they things I was thinking about being not guarantee-able, since puppies can get it even with parents with amazing scores and health of the puppy can also affect if they get it or not (nutrition, exercises, etc)

I don’t know if other kennel clubs do it. The KC has a what are the chances of the dog passing good hip/elbow genes, which apparently is better then just going by hip/elbow scores, which I found interesting

 

[Marle94]

I love Bostons! Currently have one BT out of four dogs.

 

[ShrekDawg]

curious what health tests would you want done on breeds that don’t really need any?

I don’t think there is anything wrong with wanting a health guarantee, I am finding it an interesting conversation!

hips and elbows where they things I was thinking about being not guarantee-able, since puppies can get it even with parents with amazing scores and health of the puppy can also affect if they get it or not (nutrition, exercises, etc)

I don’t know if other kennel clubs do it. The KC has a what are the chances of the dog passing good hip/elbow genes, which apparently is better then just going by hip/elbow scores, which I found interesting

I feel like all breeds need it even if it’s not commonly done in the breed. I’d want hips, elbows, maybe heart or eyes. Patella’s if a little breed.

And I find it interesting too! I hope it didn’t come across otherwise.

Hips are usually the one guaranteed here and they will refund you or exchange the puppy. Sometimes people get attached and choose the refund.

And that’s interesting!!

 

[ShrekDawg]

I love Bostons! Currently have one BT out of four dogs.

I love that he’s in the cat tree so cute!!!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

curious what health tests would you want done on breeds that don’t really need any?

I don’t think there is anything wrong with wanting a health guarantee, I am finding it an interesting conversation!

hips and elbows where they things I was thinking about being not guarantee-able, since puppies can get it even with parents with amazing scores and health of the puppy can also affect if they get it or not (nutrition, exercises, etc)

I don’t know if other kennel clubs do it. The KC has a what are the chances of the dog passing good hip/elbow genes, which apparently is better then just going by hip/elbow scores, which I found interesting

I'm more interested in seeing what conditions the parent stock might carry. So I think whenever possible genetic testing is a good thing. It's quite reasonable these days.

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departm...ealth-information/benefits-canine-dna-testing

Knowing if a dog is a carrier for things like DM, or the MDR1 gene can help me be prepared, or again choose not to get a dog from that breeder. I personally don't get breeds where hips and elbows are important, but if I was getting a lab, golden, or definitely a German shepherd it would be helpful to know where the parents are. It doesn't guarantee anything, but it might make me choose another breeder based on the results.

That being said, it isn't a deal breaker for me personally. I've gotten many dogs over the years way before all the testing was done, and it hasn't been an issue. I guess it depends what's important to a person.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I'm more interested in seeing what conditions the parent stock might carry. So I think whenever possible genetic testing is a good thing. It's quite reasonable these days.

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departm...ealth-information/benefits-canine-dna-testing

Knowing if a dog is a carrier for things like DM, or the MDR1 gene can help me be prepared, or again choose not to get a dog from that breeder. I personally don't get breeds where hips and elbows are important, but if I was getting a lab, golden, or definitely a German shepherd it would be helpful to know where the parents are. It doesn't guarantee anything, but it might make me choose another breeder based on the results.

That being said, it isn't a deal breaker for me personally. I've gotten many dogs over the years way before all the testing was done, and it hasn't been an issue. I guess it depends what's important to a person.

Yeah good points! And sadly the genetic testing does not seem to be very common. It seems to be mostly BYBs that do it and usually in lieu of other testing like hips etc. so it’s sad. I wish more would do it.

 

[ShrekDawg]

So would y’all buy from them or nah?

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

So would y’all buy from them or nah?

Nope

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

So would y’all buy from them or nah?

I wouldn't because of the price. Otherwise it wouldn't bother me. I can see some do not look purebred by AKC standards. That doesn't bother me either, but put those together and I don't think I would. If they were more affordable I might.

I've bought dogs from all sorts of folks. Just depends what a person is looking for. Not all BYB dogs are poor quality, and not all well bred are great quality in my experiences.