"Calling All Colors!" colors! colors! colors! As it is now, there is no uniformity in color descriptions for the non-standard colors. This has created so much confusion that several breeders may call the exact same color each by different names. Lilac vs. champagne, red, chocolate, liver, brown, cream vs. albino (NOT the same color or genetics!). With so many ways each color is labeled by both novice and experienced fanciers, this lack of uniformity of color language has created a virtual color chaos! AKC is just beginning to register some non-standard colors more accurately through submission of photos, but people are finding it can be an ordeal and delay the papers to do this. Many people still register their colored dogs as "seal" whether or not they know it isn't correct. Over time, more reliable color-referenced pedigrees can be built than are available currently through any other Don't miss out on the "color wave"!! Join the All-Color Boston Terrier Club! |
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REGISTRATION Red, chocolate (darker version of red), fawn, lilac, honey gold (a fawn looking cream), cream, and blue, are so hard to find that those who fancy these colors may consider themselves lucky regardless of registry to even find one. Along with our AKC registered dogs, we include other registries in our foundation, our pups are often CKC (we may include UKC, UAB, or APRI, in the future). AKC does not endorse colored Bostons but they do register them. In order to get the actual color of your dog on the registration at this point, photos are usually required to show the color. Colored Bostons are not eligible in AKC conformation shows but can compete in other AKC events. Several clubs do welcome the Colored Boston in their conformation shows and quite a few Bostons have earned Championship titles. The reason AKC doesn't endorse colors is because the Boston "parent" club disallows them in the official breed standard. Even though AKC is the father of all registries, we appreciate kennel clubs which give full status to the fancy colors, and do allow them to compete in shows. We see progress among the more serious of the alternative clubs toward improving their level of credibility and their competitiveness with AKC . TRUE COLORS Of the three standard colors, black ,brindle and seal, the term "seal" , an accepted color, has become a catch-all used to describe most of the rare non-accepted colors. AKC is partly responsible for this confusion. When papers are sent to them with the rare color hand written in, they just register the dog as seal. Untold numbers of dogs' true colors will never be known because of this. It is vital for the serious breeder to know the true color of dogs in the background. Note: When registering a puppy with the AKC with its correct color, send in photos of the dog from all angles showing color, and write in the true color. contact us! |
Q-Are the "off-color" Bostons purebred? A-There have been other colors in the genes since the breed was created. Breeders tried to eliminate them when the standard disallowed them. Genes can be hidden for up to 7 generations, perhaps even longer. Unusual color is not a reason to suspect impurity. However, without DNA testing of any puppy, AKC registered or not, you cannot be %100 certain it is purebred. Q- Will a DNA test tell purity? A-There is a NEW DNA test. Soon perhaps the Boston will be included in the list of 38 breeds with DNA profiles. This could theoretically reveal if a Boston is purebred or not. Up until now, DNA tests could only tell if the parentage information was correct.. Q-Are these colors different in health or temperament from the standard colors? A-To our knowledge, there is no demonstrated color related difference. Blue in some breeds is associated with sparse coat (Alopecia) and sometimes weaker immunity, and other blue breeds are totally normal. So far,the majority of blue Bostons appear to not have this problem. |
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| Nutmeg as pup Mom to Starbuck (Starbuck pic bottom left) |
Beautiful Henna
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