Achates Bostons

Susan L.

Breeder of Boston Terriers

  • Green Bay, WI
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Apollo
Autumn

Planned Boston Terrier litter

Due Jan. 2026

Ready Apr. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Susan L., the breeder behind Achates Bostons located in Green Bay, WI. I am a small show breeder of carefully selected Boston’s. My goal is to preserve/better the breed. I only breed 1 or 2 litters a year. We live East of Green Bay on 1.6 acres. And I have an area of my back yard 200’ x 300’ fenced in for the kids. We have in-floor heat which the dogs absolutely love!

Q. & A. with Susan

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I fell in love with the Boston Terrier breed and decided to start my own responsible breeding program in 2001 in order to start my incredible line and to share these wonderful dogs with others. I’m passionate about what I do and am dedicated to producing healthy, quality dogs. I serve on the Health Committee for the BTC of America since 2001 and a board member for BTC Milwaukee since 2002, retiring from the Board in 2025.

  • What makes your program special?

    I am purposeful in everything that I do regarding my dogs, which includes careful selection of breeding dogs and health testing. My goal is to produce healthy dogs with great temperaments that are exemplary representations of the breed. I bred my first litter in 2001 after completing the Health Testing on my Foundation bitch, Ch Bleugrass Jolie` Of Buena Vista, CGC, TDI, ROM. She was such a 🥰.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include brindle and white, black brindle and white, and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Susan

Susan has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“When puppies leave my home they have already been microchipped and had their health testing completed. They leave with assorted bones and a couple toys to make an easier transition to their new home. I also include their own blanket. The Deposit is non-refundable but it could be used towards a puppy in a future litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Susan may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Susan offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Susan directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Susan.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Green Bay, WI

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Green Bay–Austin Straubel Airport

More about Susan

  • Club memberships

    Susan is a member of Boston Terrier Club of Milwaukee, Packerland Kennel Club, and Boston Terrier Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Susan has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Susan’s links

Susan is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Achates Bostons meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Achates Bostons reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Boston Terriers.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Brucellosis, Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • VetGen DNA Testing, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Susan to bring home their puppies.

  • Myles N.

    Verified owner · May 2025

      • +4

    We've owned Bostons since 1987-2025 and were reputable breeders from 1988-2015, having produced 13 AKC Champions who finished rather quickly. In February, we lost our precious "Dino," but have the last Boston from our own breeding, "Lucia," who is now 9 yrs old. After serious thought, we decided to find another boy whom we could love and who could share life with our Lucia. The highest honor, we believe, one breeder can bestow on another Boston breeder is to trust that breeder and adopt a puppy from them. We searched the USA and Canada and decided that Sue and Lou were, indeed, worthy of such trust. Sue was thorough in vetting us and gave us her complete trust. Levels of trust having been established on both sides, we drove out to Green Bay eager to begin a journey of love for a puppy we had only seen in photos. On arrival, Sue and Lou greeted us with open arms, and we met our Santino, our new 5 month old boy. He was warm, affectionate, gentle, and we were content in feeling he could love us as much as we could grow to love him. We brought our 9 year old Lucia with us. Was she happy? Well, she snapped at him, gently letting him know she was hesitant at that moment. However, a long story made short, within one day, she adopted him as though she were his adoptive mother, and they cuddle, play, eat and sleep together. Santino is a structurally and emotionally sound and completely healthy Boston Terrier puppy who been taken care of by Sue and Lou. He had been given all the medical inoculations and examinations to certify that he was medically sound on the day he was adopted by us. Right now, we are enjoying this "goofy" little pup who is filling our hearts and the life of our Lucia. We suffered a terrible loss, but Santino is softening the hole in our hearts. If you decide to adopt a Boston pup, Sue and Lou will guarantee that you will have a healthy, sound and loving pup to cuddle and fill your lives.

    Mary B.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    Sue is the real deal! She is devoted to Boston Terriers and she is totally devoted to the puppies during the first few months of their lives! She has numerous medical tests conducted on the puppies and does cognitive training of the puppies as soon as they can move around. Sue went above and beyond to deliver my puppy to me and was extremely wonderful to work with throughout the process. I recommend her without reservation!

  • Jill L.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Sue, from ‘Achates Bostons’ breeds beautiful, healthy Boston Terriers. She is a very conscientious breeder who cares about the health and quality of her pups and takes great lengths to ensure they find well suited, safe homes. I met Sue in Green Bay to pick up our pup at 12 weeks. Our puppy was well prepared for travel as Sue acclimated him to the travel carrier. He arrived well socialized, healthy, and has been a great addition to our home. He also came with a care package which ensured that he had everything he needed to get off to a good start. Sue has also been great about answering any questions post adoption. We feel very lucky to have an Achates Boston and would highly recommend her as a breeder. We also recommend using the Good Dog application and contract process. It streamlines the process of purchasing and paying for a pup.

Photos

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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