Lakeview Bostons
Meet the breeder
I'm Darla L., the breeder behind Lakeview Bostons located in Brandon, SD. We focus on breeding healthy, high-quality Boston Terrier puppies. We enjoy showing our dogs and care deeply about this breed. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others. This is where amazing temperament, intelligence, and beauty meet!
Q. & A. with Darla
Why did you start breeding?
We have been breeding dogs for over 20 years. We started with the Labrador and actively ran in AKC Hunt Test until our children were a bit older and became busy in sports so our dog travel began sports travel. We decided to then change to a smaller breed so I could show dogs, the Boston Terrier won my heart prior to breeding them. We rescued one from a horrible puppy mill, her name was Maddie, she traveled with us to our hunt test shows. That's when we began to look into the breed more.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are part of our life, we first breed to show, and then place out pet quality puppies in amazing homes. We still are in contact with all of the families who have purchased a puppy from us. We feel it's important to keep in touch as our puppies are always a part of us. Anyone who gets a puppy from us becomes part of our Lakeview family!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Jamison
Went homeMale
Patrick
Went homeMale
Shamrock
Went homeMale
Finnegan
Went homeMale
Lucky
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Darla
Darla has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
"Your puppy will come with a lifetime genetic health guarantee against JHC, Patella (genetic not accident-related) Cardiac (genetic), and BAER. They come with limited AKC registration with a spay/neuter agreement. This holding fee places you on our waitlist in the order the holding fee is received. This is a nonrefundable holding fee unless we are unable to produce a puppy for you within a year."
Contract & health guarantee
Darla may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Darla offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Darla directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Darla.
Breeder's location
Meet in Brandon, SD
4559 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Joe Foss Field
4565 miles away
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More about Darla
Darla has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Darla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Darla’s links
Darla is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lakeview Bostons meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Darla L.
Program update on 03 May 2025 •These guys will be ready for their new homes in 2 weeks
Darla L.
Program update on 22 Apr 2025 •We still have 3 beautiful boys available from this litter! They are 5 weeks old and will be ready to go home 5/10/2025 message for more information
Parent dogs
Dreamer, mom
Boston Terrier
About Dreamer
Dreamer is very loving and loves to spend time cuddling and enjoys walks with our family in the evenings. She loves to play fetch and enjoys playing with our GSP.
Pixie, mom
Boston Terrier
About Pixie
Pixie is a female Boston Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darla decided to make her part of their program. Darla has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Poe, dad
Boston Terrier
About Poe
Poe is a male Boston Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Darla decided to make him part of their program. Darla has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Peter, dad
Boston Terrier
About Peter
Peter is a male Boston Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Darla decided to make him part of their program. Darla has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Millie, mom
Boston Terrier
About Millie
Millie is a female Boston Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darla decided to make her part of their program. Darla has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
GiGi, mom
Boston Terrier
About GiGi
GiGi is a female Boston Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darla decided to make her part of their program. Darla has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Nellie, mom
Boston Terrier
About Nellie
Nellie is a female Boston Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darla decided to make her part of their program. Darla has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Good level
Lakeview Bostons reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Boston Terriers.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
