The Bosun Dog Project
Meet the breeder
I'm Laura S., the breeder behind The Bosun Dog Project located in Arlington, VA. Our mission: friendly, healthy puppies for regular pet homes. That means carefully choosing healthy parents with great temperaments, and home rearing pups with individual care and socialization. Our measurement for success: when your pup grows up and you tell us: “I freaking LOVE this dog.”.
Q. & A. with Laura
Why did you start breeding?
All good breeding programs care about the health and the temperament of their animals, but most programs breed for a primary function like herding or retrieving or showing. For over a decade, Laura has envisioned a program to breed dogs whose primary function is to be a fantastic pet: friendly and adaptable, easy to live with, and comfortable in an urban environment or a day in the park.What makes your program special?
We have a unique focus on health and temperament. Because we don’t adhere to any specific breed or pedigree, we are not restricted to a limited gene pool. ANY dog may be considered if they can meet our high standard for health and temperament. And since we don't have to care about coat color or head shape or tail set, we get to focus on dogs with the traits need to live easily in your pet home.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are medium size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1: Minke
Went homeFemale
Girl 3: Kelpie
Went homeFemale
Boy 2: Beluga
Went homeMale
Boy 1: Sandy
Went homeMale
Boy 4: Squid
Went homeMale
Girl 2: Otter
Went homeFemale
Boy 3: Mako
Went homeMale
Fettuccini
Went homeMale
Tortellini
Went homeMale
Ravioli
Went homeMale
Tagliatelle
Went homeFemale
Rigatoni
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Laura
Laura 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
"Includes first round of vaccinations, first vet visit, microchip and Welcome Home bag. All deposits are fully refundable if it turns out that we do not have the right puppy for you."
Contract & health guarantee
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura 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
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 Laura.
Breeder's location
Meet in Arlington, VA
4061 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
4059 miles away
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More about Laura
Certifications & recognitions
Service Dog Coach (SDC), Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder
The Bosun Dog Project 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
Bakka, mom
Companion Cross
About Bakka
Bakka's family includes two children and a Portuguese Water Dog. They gave her the registered name "Rights the Ship" because of the positive impact she had on the family.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Zephyr, mom
Companion Cross
About Zephyr
Zephyr is a female Companion Cross about 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
The Bosun Dog Project 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 Companion Crosses.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Full Embark Panel
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).
