I have bred dogs for over 30 years. My grandmother was a respected Boston Terrier Breeder in Western PA in the 1950's, so it is a family tradition. I veered away from the family breed and in the 1970's I bred Doberman Pinchers (Although I still have a love for Dobes, I no longer breed them), then in the 1980's added Boxers- all the while still interested in Bostons. Seven years ago I started with French Bulldogs. Currently I have a champion Boston Terrier and French Bulldog line which I am very proud of. I am now able to offer show quality as well as pet quality in these breeds.
My "retirement" as it were has turned into a full time job raising my dogs, the only job I have ever totally loved. It is a full time job making sure the 20 dogs at Sturbridge have their physical as well as their emotional needs met, and although it takes most of the hours of the day, I enjoy every minute of it. Although Sturbridge has an actual "kennel" where the dogs have their toys, beds, and large grass yards; they all take their turn rotating into the house where they get quality "couch" & one-on-one time with the family.
The Breeders in my Association are tops also. I wouldn't work with ANY breeder who did not raise their dogs in much the same way I do. I hope you have enjoyed the website and now have a better understanding of the goals and purpose of the Sturbridge Breeders Association.
-MARLENE LIPPERT
This is one of the SBA's best breeders. Mary and I are good friends as well as "partners" in the French Bulldogs specifically. By trading bloodlines, puppies, etc. We have a combined French Bulldog line that is top notch.
Mary is the kind of breeder who stays up all night with a new litter of puppies if she fears there may be a problem. Recently, she had a puppy born with a cleft palate, something that normally spells death for a puppy. Mary rushed the puppy to the vet and had it surgically repaired. When the puppy was 7 weeks old she found out it required more surgery. Mary didn't even think twice, the puppy recieved exactly the care it needed.
Raising healthy puppies is what Mary does best. She is also always available for her customers before and after purchase for any questions that might arise.
Ken actually lives in North Carolina, but he breeds some of the best Boston Terriers in the United States. He currently stands the champion line male "Sebastian". He is one of the best Bostons I have ever met.
I am proud to have 2 Daughters and 2 Grand Daughters from Sebastian here at Sturbridge. Ken adores his dogs and his loving care shows in his excellent puppies.