  Earlier this month, Colton + Catherine said "I do" along with their MZBT boys:
Rigby and Ruger (both Yeti x Echo offspring) in beautiful Medora, North Dakota! Congratulations you two! ~Genuine Photo~  Tomorrow is the big day. What a journey it's been. Thank you to everyone who's played a role in molding this young man into what he is today. I couldn't have done it without you.
 Matthew Zane — Class of 2024
If it wasn’t for our son, there may never have been a Boston Terrier program… Matthew will be graduating next month from high school! If you are so inclined, I posted my Venmo for Matthew’s upcoming graduation. Please do not feel obligated, but I wanted to share it for those of you who’ve enjoyed watching Matthew grow up these past 10 years in the Matthew Zane's Boston Terriers program. Matthew doesn’t want to do the traditional graduation open house format, but I still want to acknowledge his hard work. It’s not lost on me where he was developmentally as a young child to the incredible accomplishments he’s made these past few years. When he was in Birth to 3, we incorporated sign language for his lack of words. Now he’s taking part in the school plays for the past 2 years! The change in him has been a sight to behold. He’s unsure of his future plans, but he is currently in the middle of writing a book. He’s taken a great interest in mythology. I believe he’ll be making it into a trilogy. Thank you with all my heart for following along in our journey. This is an incredible milestone and I can’t wait to see what Matthew accomplishes in the future! -Tammy
We've been feeding Royal Canin for that past few months now with great success.
I recommend ordering food straight from the Royal Canin website. There is no charge for shipping no matter the amount you purchase. When puppies reach 5 weeks of age, I will send out an e-mail containing a recommendation of the food we use. Within this e-mail will also have a coupon included. That way you can have food ready to go for when your new puppy comes home. Your puppy will also go home with a Royal Canin Puppy Starter kit (if kits are in stock and I have them on hand) which contains a small sample size of their puppy food along with a tote bag, measuring cup, and coupon for your first order. Not only that, I typically have a canister of food in each of my puppy packs that contain some probiotic for transitioning. It's best to use that little canister first since going home can be stressful. Click on either photo and the link will take you to the Royal Canin website to order.  Happy 1st Birthday Melvin!
We've had a lot of puppies and adult dogs come and go through the years in our program. There were quite a few Matthew was very fond of... typically adults. So it's hard to see them go, but it's the nature of the beast. But then low and behold, last year Matthew decided to pick out a pup for himself. He chose a VooDoo x Stevie (granddaughter to Yeti x Echo) pup born on January 1, 2023. I knew fairly early on that she'd have a blue eye and no one scooped her up. Everyone wants blue eyes, I thought for sure she'd be picked. Then Matthew picked her. I asked Matthew if he'd want to raise a litter from her. Told him the pros/cons involved and he decided he didn't want to take the risk. I had Melvin spayed early on around 6 months old so he wouldn't have to deal with a heat cycle. She's slept with him pretty much since she was 8 weeks old. She's funny too.... he's got a little dog bed for her so whenever he goes to bed or whenever he's in his chair watching a movie or gaming, that dog is right there in her little dog bed. She's not cuddly with him which is perfect for him. It's like she knows how he is. It was so cute when he picked her out a Transformer toy when she got spayed that stays in her dog bed. That kid is addicted to Transformers. But when Matthew's at school or at play practice and she's hanging out with me or Sean, she will be a lap dog with us. He loves that little dog. One year old and weighing in at 11 lbs 7 oz. I told Melvin don't expect anything fancy today, gifts or treats or anything, Matthew's not that kind of guy. I get a lot of questions about her name. It comes from a video game and a skit Matthew did for school on a Roaring 20's project. The names Melvin and Fenton were the characters. I actually played Fenton and used the name for a boy I kept back until Radish came along, and Matthew played the character Melvin. It just made sense to name her that. Matthew & Melvin M & M Found a maker on Etsy selling these fleece whelping pool covers. Couldn't pass up the Boston print in striped sweaters! Makes me think of the Spongebob Squarepants song - "Striped Sweater" CozyPuppyDesigns 
We finally got around to putting new flooring in. I’m by no means done. I started in the living room and then it dawned on me priority was getting the puppy nursery done before puppies arrive. I’m so glad Phoenix wanted to help me with this project as initially I was planning on doing it all myself. 2024 is MZBostons 10 year anniversary too, and what better way to send puppies home with a pretty new floor?!  Puppy Nursery  Updated map of MZBostons and Phoenix's Frenchtons
If you’ve moved and I’m missing your state, please let your girl know! Mojo was due to have her first litter the end of September/first part of October. I had a feeling she wasn't expecting a very big litter. Very likely a singleton - meaning only 1 puppy. She started nesting and doing the typical pre labor stuff on Sunday. That first stage of labor can take 12-24 hours. It was close to 11 PM and the puppy was presenting breech and I couldn't help her get it through the canal as it was just plain stuck. So off we go to the ER Vet in Sioux Falls. As I suspected it was 1 very large puppy. She had her c-section and the puppy didn't make it. It's things like this that make me wonder why I even do it? These are the times I just want to throw in the towel and be done. I try to remain positive and keep remembering the good always outweighs the bad. Breeders tend to get a bad rap and a lot of judgment. The cost of Mojo, the travel expense to get her, the anticipation of her litter, the costs of producing a healthy litter in turn to have an emergency c-section on a Sunday night and to go home with no puppy. It's not all sunshine and rainbows. 
I retired these girls most recently.
Ursula found herself a wonderful home in the Black Hills with a family that had gotten a MZBT pup in a rehome situation. They had lost their other Boston and he needed a new friend. Emmylou (formerly Hedy) went home with the parents of young man with a MZBT pup. She'll spend half her time in Minnesota and half her time in Texas on South Padre Island. Lucky Bostons! These are initial screening questions I utilize when someone is interested in a puppy.
Granted most folks do have Boston experience, but some don't, and I want them to do their research on brachycephalic (short nosed) breeds before hand. Boston Terrier Questions ~Have you read through the buyer’s info page on my website? If not, please do so: https://www.mzbostons.com/buyer-info.html ~In what instance are deposits refundable? ~Is everyone in your household on board with a new puppy? ~Anyone have any allergies to dogs? ~Are you familiar with the Boston Terrier breed? (It is typical for short nose breeds to vomit by eating/drinking too quickly or just because, pass gas, and snore) Puppies tend to be a lot of work. They are babies when they go home so they are not housebroken/potty trained or crate trained (they are newspaper trained here), those things take time. They sometimes whine/cry for a week or 2, especially at night. There is a period of adjustment and transitioning for them. No 2 Puppies are the same. Each has their own unique personality. They might be easier or harder than a previous puppy. ~Is this something you are prepared for? ~If renting, is the landlord on board with a new puppy? ~Do you run a daycare inside of your home? ~Will this puppy grow up to be a pet or do you have plans for breeding? ~Do you understand that puppies can get injured if they are dropped by kids and/or adults or fall off of furniture or from heights? Puppies can/do get sick and injured, will this be something you are able to handle and are prepared for? ~Are you able to pick up your puppy in person when he/she is 8 weeks old? Puppies go to the vet at 8 weeks of age and can go home during the week that they are 8 weeks old, prior to turning 9 weeks old unless I would need to hold back a puppy dependent upon my discretion. Vets are very booked out right now, it is important to have a vet visit scheduled within the timeframe I require to ensure a healthy puppy.
Something new!
When we send puppies home, each pup comes with a Puppy Package. This ALWAYS includes a jar/container of the food they are currently feeding. We are now includingRoyal Canin Puppy Kits with your puppies, as I've been thrilled with how puppies have been taking to Royal Canin these past few litters I've sent home. Believe me, I've tried it all throughout the years. I just want our puppies to thrive on a food and this one seems to be such a hit! Those of you that have already reserved a puppy have already gotten an e-mail recommendation from me from Royal Canin with the food your puppy is currently eating. It comes with a 20% coupon on your first order. Some key pointers: Shipping through Royal Canin is always FREE! Unlike Chewy, you don't have to spend such and such amount to qualify for Free Shipping. You can get a smaller size and it's still Free Shipping! If you sign up for their Autoship, you save 5%. |
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