Sunwood Boston Terriers
Meet the breeder
I'm Kate L., the breeder behind Sunwood Boston Terriers located in Akron, OH. We have consistently strived for (and been recognized for) producing truly top-quality dogs. We are dedicated to raising the bar for thoughtful breeding with optimal health in mind. We do our best to produce puppies that have the best chance at living long, happy, and healthy lives as your best friend!
Q. & A. with Kate
Why did you start breeding?
Sunwoods was founded in 1941 by John and Portia Harig. They purchased a plain fawn female Boxer, and began producing multiple champions and specialty winners. Thier daughter, Jill Ritchley, who grew up showing and breeding Bostons under the guidance of her parents, took over Sunwoods for the next 42 years. At her retirement, she passed Sunwoods on to me.What makes your program special?
We have consistently strived for (and been recognized for) producing truly top quality dogs, both with respect to brains and beauty.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kate
Kate 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
Connect with Kate to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Kate 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 Kate 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 Kate 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kate.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Akron, OH
260 miles away
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More about Kate
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Kate has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years
Kate was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Kate’s links
Kate is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sunwood Boston Terriers 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
Parent dogs
Bob, dad
Boston Terrier
About Bob
Bob is a male Boston Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kate decided to make him part of their program. Kate 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Sunwood Boston Terriers 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 (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.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
