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Terrier health issues

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Question
I have an interest in getting a boston terrier.  I've always loved that particular breed but alot of them i have seen have had very bad eyes (some even blind).  Just the other day even i saw one at a pet store with 2 different color eyes.  Is this a major concern with this breed?  What should i look for?  Any info you can provide would be helpful.  Thanks in advance.

Answer
HI JAMES
WELL LOOKING AT ONE IN A PET STORE COULD OF CAME FROM A PUPPY MILL OR SORTS THAT ARE INBREDS, NO CARE GIVEN THEM AT ALL.  NEVER BUY A DOG OR PUPPY FROM A PET STORE.
I HAVE HAD BOSTONS FOR MANY YEARS AND NEVER HAD AN EYE PROBLEM UNTIL THEY GOT VERY OLD.  ANY BREED THEN CAN GO BLIND, BUT NEVER RUNNY EYES, DIFFERENT COLORS OR BEING BLIND YOUNG.  NEVER!
THEY ARE A MOST HEALTHY HEARTY BREED OF DOG THAT DOES REQUIRE SOME EXERCISE DAILY.  MINE WERE VERY HEALTHY AND HAPPY AND FULL OF VIM AND VIGOR.
BUY FROM A GOOD BREEDER IS MY PERSONAL SUGGESTION.  GET A HEALTH WARRANTY FOR EYES, TESTICLES, ETC.

KIND REGARDS
PATT
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