Born to Lead

Both registration types provide official AKC registration and recognize your dog as a registered purebred Boston Terrier. The difference is primarily breeding privileges and eligibility for certain AKC competitions.

LIMITED AKC REGISTRATION

Limited registration is ideal for families looking for a companion who may also enjoy participating in AKC activities and sports.

Dogs with Limited AKC Registration CAN participate in:

* Obedience Trials
* Rally
* Agility
* Tracking
* Field Trials
* Hunting Tests
* Herding Events
* Lure Coursing
* Earthdog
* Fast CAT
* Coursing Ability Test (CAT)
* Scent Work
* Junior Showmanship
* Trick Dog
* Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

Dogs with Limited Registration CANNOT:

* Compete in AKC Conformation Shows (traditional breed shows where dogs are judged against the breed standard).
* Produce puppies eligible for AKC registration.

FULL AKC REGISTRATION (FULL RIGHTS)

Full registration provides all AKC registration privileges, including everything available under Limited Registration, plus:

* Eligibility to compete in AKC Conformation Shows, including breed competition and opportunities to earn points toward an AKC Championship.
* Breeding privileges.
* The ability to register eligible offspring with the AKC, provided all applicable AKC requirements are met.

Our puppies are placed with Limited AKC Registration by default. We believe in responsible breeding and want to ensure our puppies are placed in homes that share those values.

Full AKC Rights may be available to approved homes interested in pursuing breeding or conformation showing. Full rights must be discussed and approved before placement.

Remember: Limited registration does not mean limited potential! Your Boston can still participate in a tremendous variety of AKC sports, earn titles, compete, and enjoy an active life with you.

Regardless of registration type, our commitment to your puppy’s health, quality, socialization, and lifelong support remains the same.