Boston Terrier Links

Through my research I have found some excellent websites, forums, and books that really helped me choose the BT breed, prepare for a puppy, and receive support.  I thought I'd share all the resources I've found.  Even if you aren't looking at the Boston Terrier breed these resources can give you an idea of what could be out there on the Internet for other dog breeds and gives you a place to start your research. 

Once my boyfriend and I were thinking about a Boston Terrier I wanted to make sure that this breed would fit in with our lifestyle so I purchased two books:  Boston Terriers for Dummies and Boston Terrier: Your Happy Healthy Pet. 

These books were great!!  I would definitely recommend the Boston Terriers for Dummies book.  I found that I probably only needed to buy one book.  I read the Dummies book first and then found it had basically everything I needed to know.  This book includes information on the breed, history, personality of the BT, your compatibility with the breed, bringing home your puppy, supplies to purchase, toys, crate training, food, grooming, house training, socializing, body language, basic command training, travelling with your Boston, health and well-being, breed specific ailments, and first aid.  I don't know what I would have done without this book!  This is a MUST for anybody considering purchasing a puppy of any breed; there are Dummy books on a lot of different dog breeds. 

Now here are some great websites to check out:

Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - http://www.ckc.ca/en/

This website has information on dog breeds, how to find a responsible breeder, and there are even breeders listed in each Canadian province. 

American Kennel Club (AKC) - http://www.akc.org/

This website is great!!  Find out what the AKC is and does, look up breed information, find breeders in the United States, discover why dogs are registered, etc.  There is a tab on the top of the website for future owners that contains information on buying a puppy, buyer bewares, and lots more.

Boston Terrier: Canada's Guide to Dogs - http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com/boston.htm

This website has a lot of health information and contains many links to other websites.

Boston Terrier Forums & Discussion Groups:

Woof! A Boston Terrier Board - http://www.woofboard.com/forum/

This forum is the best one I have found online!  I have asked questions I've had and many people offered me great advice.  It is great to have a place where you can ask more experienced dog owners or Boston Terrier parents for advice.  It is also a great place to find other Boston owners in your area.  You can also do a search for a certain topic you would like information on and it will pull up all previous discussions on the topic. 

Boston Terrier Forums - http://www.bostonterrierforums.com/forum/

This forum is also a good place to go for information.  I find that people are not as active on this forum as on the Woof! Board.  But it is definitely a good place to search posts to find what you are looking for.