Breeder...mill...byb?

Have you ever talked to this breeder yourself. Perhaps your friends know better what is best for them than you do. Seems to me you are making a rash judgement of someone before you know all the facts.

blondebostonbaby

Have you ever talked to this breeder yourself. Perhaps your friends know better what is best for them than you do. Seems to me you are making a rash judgement of someone before you know all the facts.

Since they openly state that they are breeding mahogany dogs, which is AGAINST breed standard, I think it's a pretty safe bet calling them "crap" breeders.  Just my opinion.  YMMV.

blondebostonbaby

Have you ever talked to this breeder yourself. Perhaps your friends know better what is best for them than you do. Seems to me you are making a rash judgement of someone before you know all the facts.

Oh, really, blondebostonbaby with one post & brand new to the forum? Do you have some 'facts' that you'd like to share about this "greeder", then? Insider info?

*rolls eyes*

blondebostonbaby

Have you ever talked to this breeder yourself. Perhaps your friends know better what is best for them than you do. Seems to me you are making a rash judgement of someone before you know all the facts.

Nope haven't talked to this breeder and won't.  No rash judgements here, just knowledge of what is "right" and what isn't.  There are so many dogs that need homes in shelters, why would someone breed their dogs just to breed and not actually make the breed better???  The breeders site mentions nothing about showing their dogs or health testing their dogs, and no guarantee that they will take them back if the new owner can't keep the dog.

Just because you have an opinion does not make it the truth or necessary right.  You have no idea about their intentions, why they are breeding, their experience or their policy. Most breeders let their pups go at 6-7 weeks, this one is keeping them till 8 weeks which then requires the added expense of another vet visit for an additional shot and worming not to mention the additional food the pups require. Mahogany bostons can be registered with AKC. Many people are working to have them accepted by the BTCA.

Oh and thanks for the warm welcome.

blondebostonbaby

Have you ever talked to this breeder yourself. Perhaps your friends know better what is best for them than you do. Seems to me you are making a rash judgement of someone before you know all the facts.

Actually, these people are speaking from experience, and know the red flags to look for.  Firstly, the breeder is breeding outside the Boston Terrier breed standard, which means that, while the puppies are "unique" in their coloration (therefore she can get more money for them from the uninitiated), she is not improving the breed.  Secondly, none of her breeding stock have titles of any kind, which is one way that buyers can try to determine whether the pups will be temperamentally and structurally sound.  The fact that all you seem to have to do is put a deposit on a puppy to get it is contrary to most reputable breeders' practice of taking names and screening prospective owners before the litter is even bred.  Those people occasionally have "extra" pups if they get a large litter, but otherwise, most of the time, you go on a waiting list for a pup from a good breeder.  That doesn't necessarily mean that they cost any more, either, than a puppy mill or backyard breeder's dogs, but the guarantee is better.  72 hour guarantees are common with pup mills - but good breeders take their dogs back for the life of the dog if the owner can no longer care for it.  I didn't see anything on that web site that would give me any confidence that the breeder is reputable.  Just looks like some ma and pa out to make a few bucks.

blondebostonbaby

Just because you have an opinion does not make it the truth or necessary right. 

And just because "many breeders" do something does not make it right.  Sorry, but food, vet care, and vaccinations are just part of owning and breeding dogs, not something a breeder can complain about or act like it's a huge favor to do for someone.