Big Sky Bostons

Cris S.

Breeder of Boston Terriers

  • Shelby, MT
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Cris S., the breeder behind Big Sky Bostons located in Shelby, MT. We offer top-quality Boston Terrier pups for families who share the same love and passion that we do for these lovely companions. We breed with a focus on health, form, and function. We believe quality is more important than quantity. Our dogs and puppies are lovingly raised in our home as part of our family so we can prepare them to be wonderful additions to yours.

Q. & A. with Cris

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We wanted to do our part to better the breed. Our breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the Boston Terrier while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior health, temperament, and conformation.

  • What makes your program special?

    We take great care with each breeding to ensure we are producing puppies that are excellent representations of the breed. Our love for Boston Terriers is reflected in the personal touch we put into making sure the addition of your new puppy is a truly joyful experience. Our commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience; and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies. We would be honored to connect you with your next beloved pup!

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

    Our puppies include seal 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 Cris

Cris has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Cris partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“$3250 - Males $3250- Females The price includes AKC limited registration, 1 yr health guarantee, dew claws removed, de-worming, 1st set of puppy shots, microchipping, vet wellness checkup, puppy starter gift bag, socialization. $200 waitlist deposit. then $300 after puppies are born. If pups are born and not claimed its a $500 deposit.”

Contract & health guarantee

Cris 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 Cris 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 Cris directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Shelby, MT

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Great Falls Airport

Meet in Great Falls, MT

More about Cris

  • Club memberships

    Cris is a member of Boston Terrier Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Bred with Heart Awarded by AKC .

  • Cris has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

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

  • Cris’s links

Cris is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Big Sky 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Big Sky 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (cmr3; BEST1 Exon 10 SNP), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).

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