Rach24,

A new puppy takes a lot of time and attention. Where as an older puppy say 3 months to 5 months takes a little less time.

Puppies need to go potty about every two hours until they are about 3 months old. In reality they can not hold thier bladder or bowels totally until they are about 6 months. They need to go when they first wake up, after playing, and after eating. You need to get them into a routine if you can so they will begin to learn to tell you need to go NOW! lol

Bostons are highly social dogs and do best when with people as much as possible. However, if you have a puppy that can not be left alone for more then a few hours at a time you will need to either take it with you when you go or have someone come check on it and let it out to go potty.

It sounds like a young adult or more mature Boston would be much better for you then a puppy.

Please, don't be sucked in by the unique color of the red/brown Bostons! They are a genetic mutation and are NOT Standard. This is a fad and people are breeding for them just to make money. They are not worth any more money then a black and white or Brindle and white are. In fact, they should be less expensive since they are NOT to standard and often times end up being un-healthy. Please steer clear of anyone breeding for the non-standard colors. I can pretty much guarentee that the brown/red puppy's parents are not only not to standard in some way but that they have not been CERF, BAER or OFA tested.

Where do you live? I can help you find a reputable breeder in your area that can sell you a healthy puppy with a lifetime guarentee on it's genetic health.

Jeannie Thomason