Our Prague Ratters are raised
in our home.  They are well
socialized and they adore children.

My name is Kristin Boren.  I am the President of the Prague Ratter Club of America.  My husband and I as well as our two children are true dog people. Mark and I both are Animal Science Graduates.  We raise both Pudelpointers as well as Prague Ratters.  I am the President of the Pudelpointer Club of North America www.pcna.org as well.  We are currently expecting our first litter of Prague Ratters in mid January from Isabella and Bonifac pictured on the left.  Isabella belongs to me (the black dog), and Bonifac is a  Czech import.  We also own a tiny little female, Tiki (pictured below).  

Our Philosophy:
All of our Prague Ratters are raised in our home.  We are meticulous about good health care as well as cleanliness.  Socialization is of high priority.  We handle our dogs often as do our children.  We lead a balanced pack and all our dogs are followers of our good pack leadership.  Puppies from Palomar Prague Ratters will have be shown good pack leadership and come to you as balanced individuals.  It is up to you to continue being a good pack leader once you receive your puppy.  Selling you a puppy is not where our relationship with you ends.  It is a beginning.  We like to keep in touch with our puppy buyers and are always here to coach you over the phone to develop your puppy into the perfect canine companion.  So, please know that we are always only a phone call away.
We do our best to match the right puppy with the right family.  We don't maintain a "picking order" for our litters,  but instead help guide you to getting the best puppy for you.   
All our puppies come started on their vaccines and wormings.  They do not leave our home for this as we like to limit exposure to possible canine diseases that they might pick up at an animal hospital.   We give the vaccines here at home.  I have extensive experience with canine health care, and worked in various veterinary hospitals for 9 years.  Mark is currently working in the animal pharmaceutical field.  We do NOT dock tails on our Prague Ratters.  Some pups coming from Europe have docked tails.  We think the tails are very cute and see no management reason to cut the tail.  If you wish to have your pups tail docked, you can do it at a later time under general anesthesia through your veterinarian.  We DO cut dewclaws, so your puppy will not have dewclaws to worry about. 
Please don't hesitate to call us to learn more about Palomar Prague Ratters!


3 Pups born January 16, 2010 are sold and in their new homes... Palomar's Drake and Palomar's Trixie now live in California and Virginia 




Bonifac (Milos) and Izzy waiting for               Bonifac (Milos)                                                     Isabella (Izzy)
their puppies                                                  Owned by David Rufer 
                                                                       Imported from Czech

Isabella and Bonifac are both wonderful dogs.  They are very similar in body type and both have very strong ears.  They carry themselves proudly as though they know they are aristocrats!  Both are smart, learn quickly and are very affectionate.  Isabella's mother is a Brown and Tan (Brownie from David Rufer's website), Isabella has a brown recessive gene!  She produced 2 black and tan pups and one brown and tan!  She is an excellent mother and the pups are adorable!

TESTIMONIES:
I can't begin to express how grateful I am that Kristin was recommended to me as a breeder. Since our first contact a little over a month ago, we have communicated at least once a week over the phone & through E mail.
I have received both photos & video of the dame (Izzy) & the sire (Milos) & what a pair these two make!!
We all know how hard it can be to wait for a furry little bundle of joy...that's why it's been so nice to have a breeder like Kristin who understands that eagerness & goes out of her way to ease this anxious waiting period.
Not only did Kristin provide me with information about the Prague Ratter breed history, temperament, grooming & health issues but has also recommended books, tips & tricks to aid in training our pup.  It's very clear that Kristin takes pride in what she does & works hard to ensure the proper placement of her pups.  I couldn't be any more pleased with this experience & we haven't even gotten to the best part yet! The puppies!

Crystal S.-- Thousand Oaks CA

From day one at home, Drake has happily gone to bed in his crate without so much as a peep, unless to notify us of his need to use the bathroom. He came to us already knowing to use pee pee pads & after only 2 weeks  & 2 accidents... he was completely housetrained!

He has also learned a variety of tricks over the last 6 weeks, including fetch, sit, lay down, speak, crawl & stay! He constantly amazes us with his intelligence & eagerness to please.  He is confident and curious & very easy going. There isn't anything that can provoke him to misbehave, not a barking dog, a knock on the door, the door bell, loud noises... nothing. He is a perfect little gentleman. Its as if he really understands what we're asking of him & what we expect of him.  Everyone we know & meet, from our friends to our Vet is crazy about him! Everyone wants to know what kind of dog he is, where we got him and how we found Palomar Prague Ratters. Me being the proud owner that I am, I gladly share my knowledge of this amazing breed & our amazing breeder! This will not be the last puppy we own that comes from Kristin's home. As we've learned... the right breeder makes all the difference.  

 

Crystal Smothers


"My husband, seven year old son and I recently adopted Trixie from Kristin and we couldn't be happier!  Trixie is a wonderful, loving dog.  She is amazing with people of all ages - unlike some other small dogs, she is very tolerant and calm when being introduced.  She loves to play, run around and attack toys twice her size, but is also a cuddler and is quite happy to sleep in my lap while I'm working (I work at a small secondary school and all of the kids love her!)  She is currently four months old and weighs a petite 3lbs 5oz.  Although she is so tiny, she is a great companion dog who walks well on a leash and loves to run in the backyard.  Of course the reason why Trixie is such a great pet is that she came from a wonderful breeder!  Kristin truly cares about the welfare of the pups, and this relationship continues even after they leave her home.  This is our first dog, and we are so fortunate that we found Kristin!"
Marie - Proud owner of Trixie


                                                                            




Crystal and Mike came to visit the pups at 2 weeks... we welcome visits by our new puppy families!    Seeing these pups in person is even better than the pictures says Crystal!  An unforgettable experience... the first of many for a new Prague Ratter owner.  They are happily anticipating taking one of these beauties home in a few weeks... you gotta love it!



                        Isabella's Female Puppy - Palomar's Trixie
Here is Trixie's latest pictures!



HERE'S DRAKE!



            Isabella's Male Puppy - Palomar's Drake
        
How are they doing now??????????
                              

Drake is enjoying life in California                                Trixie has a little boy to love


DRAKE'S FIRST DAY AT THE BEACH


                                                                                         Drake is sleeping in the blanket



Palomar Prague Ratters, Mark & Kristin Boren
mkboren@sbcglobal.net
(559)323-6664 home/kennel    (559)246-6664 cell