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HOW TO SELECT YOUR BOSTON TERRIER, PART 2 |
HOW TO SELECT YOUR BOSTON TERRIER, PART 2
Do not be surprised if a concerned breeder asks lots of questions about you, your family, and the environment in which your Boston Terrier will be raised. Good breeders are just as concerned that their dogs are going to good homes as you, the buyer, are in obtaining a well-adjusted, healthy dog. The breeder will use all the information you give him to match the right puppy with the right home. For example, a quiet, single adult generally needs a Boston Terrier puppy with a different personality than does a household full of young and energetic children. A person who takes home a Boston Terrier should be able to provide him with the exercise and positive outlets that this breed requires. The time you spend in making the right selection ensures you get the right dog for your lifestyle.
If there are no local breeders in your area, there are legitimate and reliable breeders throughout the country who will appear on the national kennel club lists. These established breeders safely ship Boston Terrier Puppies to different states and even different countries. Always check the references of these breeders and do not hesitate to ask for documentation of their answers. The breeder will undoubtedly have as many questions for you as you will have for him or her. Getting all the information you can to the breeder will ensure that you get the pup with the temperament best suited for you.
Most breeders will not allow their Boston Terrier Puppies to go to their new homes until after they have been given their first vaccinationsusually at about nine weeks of age. Once weaned, your pup is highly susceptible to many infectious diseases that can be transmitted through people. It is best to make sure your puppy is fully inoculated before he leaves the breeder’s residence. You should continue his immunization schedule with your veterinarian.
When arriving at the breeder’s home or kennel, the buyer should look for cleanliness in both the dogs and the areas in which the dogs are kept. The cleanliness of the dogs and the condition of the area in which they sleep and play strongly indicate how well the breeder treats the Boston Terrier Puppies.
A healthy little Boston Terrier puppy should be strong and sturdy to the touch, neither too thin nor obese and bloated. The coat should be shiny and clean, with no sign of dry or flaky skin. The puppy’s eyes should be clear, bright, and free of redness or irritation. The inside of the puppy’s ears should be pinkdischarge or a bad odor could indicate ear mites or infection. A pup that coughs, has diarrhea, or has any eruptions on the skin is usually ill and should not be considered. In fact, if one puppy shows signs of illness, the health of the whole litter must be questioned.
