A Brief History

The Florida Suncoast Boston Terrier Club, Inc. was originally accredited in October 1989 as the Boston Terrier Club of Greater Fort Myers in Conformation and Obedience. In October 1993, the club requested permission to be reorganized as the Florida Suncoast Boston Terrier Club, serving the greater Sarasota area, and was granted, then subsequently licensed, in February 1994 serving the greater Tampa area. Since that time, the FSBTC has been holding Specialty shows in January and July of each year.  In 1998, the FSBTC club hosted the Boston Terrier Club of America's National Specialty.

FSBTC club has received numerous compliments on its hospitality by breeder exhibitors and professional handlers. This small group has dedicated members who believe in a total positive experience for their Specialty Exhibitors with emphasis on hospitality, sportsmanship and fun!

 What We Do:

Our club members are active participants in the Conformation Ring.  Members are credited with numerous Championships, BTCA Awards of Merit,  numerous gold certificates, participation in DNA and juvenile cataract programs and even a Boston honored as Best in Show in 1996.

FSBTC is an affiliate member of The Boston Terrier Club of America and  participates with the Florida Combined Specialties, Florida Association of Kennel Clubs and the American Kennel Club.

SUMMER SHOW 2008  

Photo courtesy of:   Bill Meyer Dog Show Photographers

BEST OF BREED

Ch. Renea's Spirit of America

L-Joy's Red River Challenge/Renea's Show & Tell of Primary

Breeder:  Byron Elder, Clearwater, FL

Owner/Handler:  Linda Hartshorn, Lakeland, FL

 The Club extends its CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Hartshorn and "Spirit" on their wonderful win under Judge Eugene Blake at their June 6th Specialty Show & Sweepstakes in Lakeland, Fl.

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A "Salty Dog "Social

Dante Portillo with "Tess" and Pirate Bill.   

go to "SPRING EVENT" for more photos

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