| Who are these people? Now admit it, that has entered your mind. We are a close knit family who started raising our Bayou Boston Babies in Bayou Lacombe, LA. We love caring for our pets and puppies and it shows. Many of our Bayou Bostons live all over the state of Louisiana and abroad. And we stay in contact with the families and individuals who adopt one of our babies. However since this page is just "About US" then that is what I will dedicate it to; us as a family. We learn, play and fight together but we also laugh, cry, joke and love each other very much. We have made many friends and wonderful memories and continue to do so. Enjoy the photos of us as a family!!! |
| This photo was taken Dec 2007 when we took a well needed vacation to the Smoky Mountains in TN. As you can see I had the children pose by the sign so they would be reminded of how careful they should be going up and down the mountains. Alex and Isobel were game but Ian was not. But I got my photo. |
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| A rare occasion preserved by my camera, Isobel and Alex getting along splendidly at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL. |
| There are many subjects I love to engage in conversation but of course one of my favorites definitely is my Boston Terriers. Anyone how knows or meets me understands this fairly quickly. How do you come to begin breeding Boston Terriers? I adopted my first Boston Terrier from one of my husband's family members. This was Belle. Unlike many breeders you only breed Boston Terriers. Why not breed multiple breeds of dogs and offer your customers a wide variety of puppies? I do a lot of things different from other breeders and compared to some of them I find that a compliment. Breeding multiple breeds means I would have to have far more dogs and I couldn't honestly acknowledge that I "specialize" in Bostons if I am having to spread my concentrated efforts so thin. Believe there are many things to learn and know about Bostons. Even highly educated people will never know everything there is to know about them. And I love Bostons and I know a lot of people who would only ever adopt Bostons. I adopt my puppies to many Boston loyalist. They even come back to me when they seek to add another Boston baby to their family. This is such an honor for me. In fact, it lets me know that I am doing things right. What do you enjoy most about the Boston Terrier breed? Well, do you have the time for my answer.:) So, many things. First of all let me say that I love this question. First let my relate to you a first hand look at my relationship with my dogs. Bostons are comical. For an example, Nicki our biggest momma loves to chase my exercise ball all over the house. She can tackle and wrestle the ball of great size without fear or hesitation and she gets underneath it and throws it high in the air. We all sit around laughing at her sheer drive and enthusiasm of play. If you were to come in the house at a low moment after a hard day at anything simply witnessing Nicki with her ball would bring a light hearted smile to your face and a laugh would then follow. Also, I have a Boston male of unusual size who was my very first rescue Boston named Bitty Beau. When he was about four months old he injured his paw. So... It was off to the vet. Dr. Smith examined it and gave us antibiotic ointment and care instructions. Well, Bitty is over a year now and his wound has long since healed but because of our witnessing his injury and his holding up front right paw and hopping on the others we would sigh and say, "Poor, poor Bitty." This extra attention was relished by him in his puppy hood and now when looking for special attention he still holds up his paw and hops on the rest. Only thing is that the injury was so long ago that exactly which paw was injured now has him guessing. He'll hop on the left and then the right and back and forth and we still say, "Oh, poor Bitty." and he loves it!!! Bostons are psychologist. Bostons are never too busy or self concerned to not sit and listen to our problems with very humanizing eyes they are attentive to our needs as the true companions they were created to be. They reflect our moods, our highs and lows and even our vegetative states at times. You want to play? They want to play. You want to chill? They want to chill. They don't need to be under you every minute there is a certain peace and inner confidence within them. Simply content at times to just be and enjoy a spot of sunlight shining in through the clouds and landing invitingly on the living room rug. They will bask and smile a true smile of simple pleasures experienced in their now. I admire their laid back and take it in stride attitude towards life. Oh, to be unhurried and unworried like my Bostons. Bostons are true friends. Like Titus, he points the way to bed when the clock inevitably reaches a certain hour and he persist in his taps on your thigh and flattened ears with pleading expressions. If you get up at his urgings he will show you the way to your bed just in case the troubles of the day have made you so forgetful. Once to the bed up he will hop if the bed isn't too terribly high, as most are wonderful hoppers, or you can gently place him on high. Once there Titus will survey the bed top with a brief yet serious inspection for safety in behalf of my husband and I, his dearest friends to recline upon. When the lights go out Titus will snuggle underneath the covers and assume a cocooned position which he will maintain for the night. Little black and white water bottles Bostons now become with a soft low rumbling of their uninhibited snores throughout the night. Don't worry you'll get use to it. They are also defenders as friends. If someone is unfriendly then watch out, well, the unfriendly party should that is, picking up a bad vibe my Bostons reflect their instinctual judgment in their eyes and their posture. Never do they rush but loyal remain at my side. True sentinel in their mistress' service. Bostons are riders. Vehicles are an inviting pastime for my Bostons. They love the car, van and our truck. You don't have to open the door and call them inside twice. Once is plenty. They are in. Belle loves the car as does Boudreaux and Big Beau and Nicki and Abby and Sophie and Ruby, well the all do.:) Bostons love water. Not only for drinking but for splashing, wading and swimming my dear. Oh, yes indeed the water is the place to be. The pools they frequent testify to the fact that they love it. In and out and in and out and splash and wade and wallow and repeat!!! Hot days aren't so bad after all when you have a cool clean and inviting personal pool to enjoy. Baths are the same. Get clean? No problem. Now getting them out? That's another challenge.:) As I reflect more on the sheer multitude of wonderful experiences with my Bostons I will add and revise this page hopefully to the interest and delight of both myself and my readers. But please know this.... To know and love a Boston truly is one of the most wonderful and happy experiences God has given us. They are remarkable pets and more importantly friends. |
| An interview with Judy of Judy's Bayou Bostons. |
| Tammy has got to be the most beautiful pregnant woman in the world. Our dear friends Mark and Tammy are expecting their first baby after 20 years of happiness together. Congratulations. Oh and Happy 20th Wedding Anniversary as well. I love you guys. They are awesome friends! |
| Our gorgeous sons Ian and Alexander at the beach. We came out after a wonderful day at play to take family photos that night.:) |
| That's us the Eckhoffs. Thad and I have been married for 17 years and love being each other's bestfriend. We also enjoy all of the friends we have made along the way and above all the wonderful privilege of having our three beautiful children, Ian, Alexander and Isobel. |
| Now that was a fun photo to take of Thad and Mark at Universal Studios, Orlando Fl. |
| Our wonderful friends "The Moores". With two sets of twins a year apart you have to be brave yet blessed. They vacation with us and this photo was taken during our trip to Daytona Beach, Fl. They raise Great Danes. Check out their website at www.moorefamilypets.com |
| Little Lars David is here finally!!! Lil Lars was born November 4th, 2008 and weighed in at 6 lbs. & 5 oz.s and he is 21 inches long. He arrived four weeks early and still has a lot of soft dirty blonde hair. Extremely adorable and calm too. Congratulations to his loving parents Tammy and Mark. And Grandmum Lorraine too.:) |
| It is my exquisite pleasure to introduce the newest addition to Judy's Bayou Bostons, our future guard dog Amos Minor. Right now he is a minor but when he grows up he will undoubtly be a major. He is guesstimated to be 125 pounds when grown which is not the biggest by big dog standards but hey when you are like us and use to smaller dogs, 125 pounds is a lot of dog. He is only nine weeks old but he is already enjoying his training. Of course Isobel as well as Alex are completely in love with him. Amos has a very beautiful personality and is quickly learning about all of us, humans and Bostons alike. As Amos grows more photos of this good boy will be posted for you, our website visitor's viewing pleasure.:) Welcome home Amos Minor!!! ~Judy:) |