Valley Boston Terriers

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Marlene S.

Breeder of Boston Terriers

  • Buckeye, AZ ·

Meet the breeder

I'm Marlene S., the breeder behind Valley Boston Terriers located in Buckeye, AZ. We breed healthy, well-socialized Boston Terriers with loving temperaments-ideal for families and first-time dog owners. Raised in a clean, caring environment, our puppies are nurtured to become happy, confident companions ready to fit into any lifestyle.

Q. & A. with Marlene

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I feel in Love with Boston Terriers community breed and they’re purpose early in my years of association and attending shows and gatherings and quickly new my passion to breeding and the relationship and responsibilities that comes along with this breed.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our home based program, we specialize in breeding healthy, well-socialized Boston terriers with excellent temperaments perfect for families. We prioritize responsible breeding practices, early socialization, and enriching environments to ensure our puppies grow into confident, loving companions.Our focus on health, intelligence, and family friendly traits helps each pup thrive in active, caring Homes.

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

    Our puppies are seal and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Marlene

Marlene 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.

Marlene partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“We take great care in placing each puppy with the right family. Puppies are matched once they're old enough for us to evaluate their temperaments and personalities - typically around 7-8 ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“includes paperwork, vaccinations , and deworming , wellness check and early socialization training and adapting to sounds, kennel training and potty training. Puppy is sold as companionship only. Deposit is to ensure that you are serious in your decision to commit and hold your reservation. Final payment is dependent on size, coat color and markings.”

Contract & health guarantee

Marlene 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 Marlene 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 Marlene 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
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Buckeye, AZ

1984 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

1951 miles away

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Meet in San Antonio, TX

1367 miles away

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More about Marlene

  • Marlene has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months

    Marlene was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Marlene’s links

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Marlene is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Valley Boston Terriers 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

Great level

Valley Boston Terriers 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.

  • 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).

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