Irish Heart Bostons

Karen K.

Breeder of Boston Terriers

  • Kingsport, TN
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Winston
Dolly Mae

Expected Boston Terrier litter

Due May 2026

Ready June 29
Rhys
Persephone

Planned Boston Terrier litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 2026
Winston
Shelby (Bee Bee)

Planned Boston Terrier litter

Due Aug. 2026

Ready Sept. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Karen K., the breeder behind Irish Heart Bostons located in Kingsport, TN. Our Bostons are picked for quality & obtained through respected breeders. They're thoroughly & regularly vet checked. We've done Embark DNA testing on all our breeding ages dogs. They're on a diet of high quality homemade feed, high quality dry food and vitamin supplements. They are socialized and get along great with cats and children.

Q. & A. with Karen

  • Why did you start breeding?

    It was something my husband and I wanted to do for a long time. We waited till we were closer to retirement and set about making it happen in 2023 with Bostons. I bred Min Pins during the 90s while I was raising my kids but stopped as my kids and dogs got older. I fell in love with raising great, healthy, happy, well adjusted puppies. When owners tell you how wonderful their pup is it's addictive.

  • What makes your program special?

    We did so much research into this breed and I couldn't be more pleased with our choice. We are a small family owned home based operation. Our dogs are house raised and trained. They sleep and travel with us. They've filled the void that our adult children left. Our dogs are sweet and playful. We dote on them. They have the greatest and unique personalities. They bring tremendous joy to our lives.

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

    Our puppies include red, lilac, blue, black brindle and white, seal brindle and white, black and white, and seal 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 Karen

Karen 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.

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

"We take into consideration new parents home environment and puppies overall size and/or potential progress concerns (ex: runt). We will not place our puppies in any home where they will not be a great fit and thrive."

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 deposit and between $1,650 - $2,550 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"Price includes health guarantee of 6 month. Pups will be vet checked and given first set of shots. Each puppy will come with a file with a copy of both parent DNA certificates & lineage. They will also have a care basket. Parents are AKC & pups come with paperwork to register them if buyer chooses. Breeding rights are additional. Female ($2000) Male ($1200) in addition to purchase price. If for any reason you can not take care of the Boston babe you purchase from us we will buy them back. If the puppy encounters any medical problem before buyer takes possession and no other puppy is available to substitute. Deposit will be held and can be applied for the next 2 litters to find a suitable substitute."

Contract & health guarantee

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

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Kingsport, TN

4390 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tri-Cities Airport

4386 miles away

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Meet in Philadelphia, PA

3934 miles away

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More about Karen

  • Karen has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Karen’s links

Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Irish Heart 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

Good level

Irish Heart 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.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    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 Karen to bring home their puppies.

  • Megan M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Finding Our Perfect Puppy with Irish Hearts Bostons! I recently brought home my Boston Terrier puppy, Georgia, from Ms. Karen of Irish Hearts Bostons, and I could not be happier with the entire experience! From the very beginning, Ms. Karen was responsive, knowledgeable, and kind. She answered all of my many questions with patience and provided frequent updates and photos, which gave me such peace of mind while waiting for Georgia to be ready to come home. Georgia is healthy, well-socialized, and absolutely delightful. It is clear she was raised in a loving, attentive environment where her early needs were met with care. Ms. Karen’s dedication to her dogs shines through in every detail — from the health testing and responsible breeding practices to the way she prepares her puppies for their new families. I feel so fortunate to have found Irish Hearts Bostons through GoodDog. I highly recommend Ms. Karen to anyone looking for a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted Boston Terrier puppy. Georgia has already brought so much joy into our lives, and I am so grateful to Irish Hearts Bostons for making that possible. THANKS AGAIN KAREN AND FAMILY AT IRISH HEART BOSTONS!!! <3

    Heather R.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Your search over; Irish Heart Bostons is it! Ruby has been home with us for almost 72 hours now and I just have to say that she is absolutely perfect! I had no idea what to expect; I’ve never adopted such a young pup and have never owned a Boston. I worried about crate training and house training, interrupted sleep and whether or not she would get along with our other pets. I don’t know if Ruby is the exception to the rule, but none of those things have been an issue so far! As soon as we arrived to pick her up, I could tell that the pups had been beautifully socialized; they all ran up to get love from absolute strangers. Our cats are still wary, but Ruby will win them over. She is excited to meet everyone and is already in love with her big brother. These pups have also been perfectly conditioned to be crate & house trained. Ruby is already learning to go to her crate on her own, settles down quickly, allows us to sleep through the night and hasn’t made a mess in her crate once. We learned her potty schedule quickly and haven’t had a mess in the house since. I honestly can’t provide enough praise in this review. Karen was amazing; she is responsive, flexible, considerate and obviously dotes on her Bostons. She sent us home with all types of goodies and remains responsive. Ten stars!!

    Laurel G.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    We don’t have our puppy yet, but Karen is quick to answer any questions you may have. She takes these puppies out for car ride, leash training, housebreaking, and socializing. I don’t think you will find that in many breeders. I feel that she really goes above and beyond with everything that she does for these puppies. And I’m happy I found her on Good Dog!

    Eugene R.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    We were very satisfied using our Good Dog account a second time to find a match with a responsible breeder. Karen responded thoroughly and promptly to our questions and we found our Greta girl. Pickup time allowed us to talk and fawn over our new family addition, very easy going. Karen followed up with us afterwards to make sure things were going well and we cannot have bene happier with our decision to trust Karen and our new baby dog is our heart! Greta is always happy, very attached and loving with us, playful and spunky. She loves playing with our two year old "sister" dog. Thank you to Karen, Irish Heart Bostons for being responsible and there for us!

    Trena T.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Kimmie is the perfect little Boston! She was the runt of the litter but that made her fit perfectly with my rescue Chihuahua. Her personality is SO adorable! She's been by my side since the moment I met her! You would never, ever know she was the runt because of her huge personality and the fact she's 100% go - typical Boston, which I love! Thank you so much Karen for this doll!

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    sara B.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    I'm so glad I found good dog's site. Karen was wonderful, and very responsive. She sent daily updates on our puppy. Even after we meet Karen to pickup our puppy she texted to see how she was doing and if we had any questions. We had a great experience with Karen and good dog website. I would definitely recommend!!

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