ABOUT US: Our kennel name of "Brio" is Italian, and means "enthusiastic vigor". We wanted a short name that described our passion for this breed, and "brio" was perfect! Brio Bostons began in 2003, when we were blessed with the addition of our very first Boston Terrier, Elle. She came to uson March 29, 2003, at 4 months of age, from her breeder Suzanne Shiloh. I had inquired of Maxine Uzoff (Oui Bostons) about the availability of a quality Boston puppy, and she had nothing at the time, but referred me to Suzanne, who had puppies available sired by Maxine's male, Ch. Oui's Victor Victorious. We bought Elle from Suzanne, and named her Motif's Simply Elegant Of Brio, which is where her call name Elle is derived from. She was originally bought to be a Junior showmanship dog for Whitney, who was 9 years old at the time,to practice with until she was big enough to show our boxers, but once she arrived, we were hooked on Bostons from that moment on. She is now CH. Motif's Simply Elegant of Brio, ROM* (visit her webage to read about some of the highlights of Elle's show career). At the time that we got Elle, we were showing our Boxer, (CH. Mi-T's Double Stuff thanks to our good friend, his handler Sharon Kang), and no one could have convinced me that I would love any breed more than my precious boxers. Elle changed my mind in one day. While we are still actively involved in breeding and exhibiting AKC champion Boxers, Boston Terriers are now equal, or maybe a bit higher as my all time favorite breed of dog. Elle went on to finish her championship by 10 months of age, and then the search was on for another Boston to join our family. We found him in Canada, through a referral from Judy Criswell, of Juwells Bostons, and Baron came to our family at 11 weeks of age, on Whitney's 11th birthday. He is now Ch. Burling's Red Baron For Brio, CGC, RN, ROM owner handled by Whitney to his titles. We bred Elle and Baron to produce their first litter each, and the results were 5 beautiful baby Bostons. Ch. Brio 'N T-Bo's Flying Tiger, Ch. Brio's Avenging Angel, Ch. Brio's Mtnview Ventura, Ch. Brio's Sonic Boom, and Ch. Brio's Sky Patrol all from our first litter of Bostons. Of their 2nd litter, a repeat breeding, there is now Ch. Brio's Surfin' USA For Vivo. Baron currently has 8 champions to his credit, and Elle has 6 champion kids! In the four years that we have been in this breed, we have produced a total of five litters, the last being a single puppy born to Elle on 12/16/07. We believe in quality over quantity, and that every dog is special and should be a part of the family, and not kept in a kennel outside. Our house gets crowded at times, forcing us to make decisions about placing a dog or two, but Only the best homes possible are found before any of them are re-homed. Four years later, we are hooked on Bostons for life, and are looking forward to some exciting things in our exhibiting/breeding program in 2008 and beyond. We appreciate all of the great and not so great people we have met along the way, because we have learned valuable lessons from each of them. Lasting bonds of friendship have been formed through some of our extended Boston family, and we are very grateful that we have the opportunity to have such wonderful people in our lives. We thank the Lord for leading us to the right people at the right time to be able to have the foundation for success that would not be possible without our first two wonderful Bostons, Ch. Motif's Simply Elegant of Brio, ROM* and Ch. Burling's Red Baron For Brio, CGC, RN, ROM. Thank you for visiting our website, and check back often for updates about Brio Boston accomplishments in and out of the show ring! Kim and Whitney Rutherford |
