Boston Terrier Colors Registry,New!,AKC, CKC, APRI color registration,non-traditional Boston Terrier color questions, answers

"Calling All Colors!"
olors! colors! colors! colors!
NEW! NEW! NEW! NEW!

Why a COLOR Registry?
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. With so
many ways each color is
labeled by both novice
and experienced fanciers,
this complete 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 a considerable ordeal
to do this and may even
jeapardize your AKC
registration for the time
being. This causes many
to still register their
colored dogs as "seal" to
avoid trouble.

Our purpose is first, to
create a standardized
color identity system with
photos to
confirm/determine the
"correct" (consistant) color
label. This will be
extremely useful for both
breeders and buyers and
will enhance the
development of the
"Colored Boston Terrier"
by supplying an important
reference tool for serious
and dedicated fanciers.
Over time, more reliable
color-referenced
pedigrees can be built
than are available
currently through any other
registry.
Second, we intend to
create a Stud booklet at
the end of the year where
color registered dogs can
be advertised, providing
interested breeders a
reference for future use.
The booklet will be
available for a small
amount to help defray
costs.
Third, I wish to gather
information for research
on colored Bostons from
those who are willing to be
included. This data
gathering will focus mostly
on health, temperament,
and reproduction. Color
registries have been the
backbone of color
breeding in some breeds
of horses and dogs for
many years. Don't miss out
on the "color wave"!!
We will offer special
discounts for ground-floor
registrants. Join the
revamped All-Color
Boston Terrier Club!
Forms for color
registration and club
membership coming!
Watch for other
soon-to-be-announced
benefits!
Watch for info on this
exciting new opportunity
soon!!!!!!!

COLOR ISSUES

REGISTRATION

Red, chocolate, fawn, gold or 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 is almost not relevant to colored
Bostons..they do register them but it's very
difficult to get the real color on the registration
paper, plus they aren't eligible to show. In other
clubs this is not the case. The reason AKC
doesn't endorse other colors is because the
Boston "parent" club disapproves of them.
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 dog 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,
send in photos of the dog from all angles
showing color, and write in the true color.
c ontact 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.