Joyful Heart Boston Terriers

06/29/2024

Well, hopefully going home tomorrow and it's official I have retired from breeding 😢 my doggies are going today with my breeder friend to be re-homed 😭

06/26/2024

06/07/2024

The lovely Tia-Rose 💕 is a big kid now 👍💯🥳😘

04/21/2024

So these are now my only adult Boston Terrier breeding stock and it was my hope to pair the two blk/brindle ones together and the two blue fawns but it seems the interest is the other way around. I think both girls are starting to come in season not sure yet, but the boys are definitely sniffing them and showing lots of interest. Hopefully, they will wait until I get back from my trip but that's normally never the case. I'm thankful I have a good dog person that will be watching them and keeping an eye out for me so I won't miss a breeding, lol I will need it to recoup my money spent at the beach 😉

04/02/2024

Well two more babies went home today, one picked up here and the other long day in cabin on a plane she didn't mind just slept her day away. 💤 Thank you Jana J. for giving little Gus a great home and Mary Beth Owens your the best mom ever 💗 thank you a zillion times for loving all my babies you have from Joyful Heart Bostons. Thank you Tina Starr for transporting that bundle of joy by plane to her, I know it has been a very long day for you and thank you Lauren Hayes your the best too always helping me out. Love you all. And then there was two.... little blue boy Dog leaving soon and my keeper staying here. It's about time for a stay cation at the beach y'all yippee 😄

03/28/2024

Well, the first to go to her new home sweet Daisy May who I keep calling Maggie Mae oops sorry, formerly Tessa is home sweet home. Thank you again Wanda and it was so great to see you again. Hugs 🤗

03/22/2024

Canaan now "Gus Gus" is small but mighty 💪 little guy 💕
7 weeks tomorrow
Sold to Jana J.

03/22/2024

The most beautiful "Paris" doesn't miss a meal, as Bruno Mars would say, she's "Chunky" lol
7 weeks tomorrow
Sold to Mary Beth Owens

03/22/2024

Tessa now "Maggie May" so pretty 💖
7 weeks tomorrow
Sold to Wanda B.

03/22/2024

Rome now known as "Dog" has got the one ear up one down thingy going on. 🤣 He's gonna be quite a looker when both ears start to stand not that he's not gorgeous even now.
7 weeks tomorrow
Sold to John B.

03/19/2024

Puppies got a new setup so I can keep them away from mom while weaning, it can zip up when I'm not watching her so they don't nurse. As you can see, they are eating their dry kibble puppy food now with no problem. They have their own tiny home inside my little tiny home 😜😉😘

03/13/2024

ATTENTION NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….
As puppies head to their new homes I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.

REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS-
You see the breeders pictures and videos and the pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed, happy, playful. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.
Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. Or the overly excited playful children you have at home. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.

So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home.
-First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.
Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Different sounds, smells, temperature, animals and people.
Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, possibly decide to have a party with people you don't know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.

This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play, and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.

So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?
- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS sometimes even Longer! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!

PLEASE limit guests during the first two weeks. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over.
- ask guests to remove their shoes before entering the home to prevent germs from spreading to your new vulnerable puppy.
-have guests sit on the floor/ground and wait until the puppy approaches them. NO squealing and grabbing the puppy, as this is very frightening to them.
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 8-13 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them a good amount of time.
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic. They will need to establish who the leader of the pack is in order to feel safe and understand the hierarchy of the family unit.
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input.
-Children are also big stressors to tiny fragile puppies, please keep an eye on children around the puppy at all times. The children may need to learn how fragile the puppy is and how scared it may be.
- lastly, most importantly- BE PATIENT. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight.

Outings should be planned after the puppy has received ALL vaccinations and then only at the puppy’s speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day. They may be curious and energetic, they may become overwhelmed. Watch the puppy for cues on how to proceed.
Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!
Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive feedback and happy experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.

Love your puppy and they will love you 100 times more in return.

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03/11/2024

Levi & Lily Rose babies group photos at 4 weeks.
Two fawn babies still available female has the dot on her head male arrow shaped blaze. Pm me or call 931-607-6918

03/07/2024

The babies are growing up, they had their first soft meal today 💖 let the weaning process begin ✔️
2 babies still 👀 4 🏠 1 Fawn male 1 Fawn female
Pm or call me.

03/02/2024

Home sweet home with the fur kids watching my show awww today was a good day Thank you Lord!

02/20/2024

This is what true love looks like 💕 I love my Patience and she loves me 💞

02/19/2024

Levi & Lily-Rose lilac female "Tessa" 2 weeks Spoken For