Lakeview Bostons

Darla L.

Breeder of Boston Terriers

  • Brandon, SD
  • Responds within a few days

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.

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

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“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.

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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 over 3 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported 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).

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