Blackbird English Shepherds
- New York
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Amanda F., the breeder behind Blackbird English Shepherds located in New York. Our dogs are bred to have top qualities that all families want in their puppies, such as compassion, patience, and love! We adore our dogs! They’ve enriched our lives in ways we never imagined, and we are so happy to be able to share the wonderful qualities of the breed with others. Owning an English Shepherd is a beautiful experience, and it would be our honor to connect you with the perfect new addition to your family.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Dynamic
Went homeFemale
Faith
Went homeFemale
Quill
Went homeFemale
Charity
Went homeFemale
Quid
Went homeMale
Bosco
Went homeMale
Hope
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Amanda
Amanda 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 $300 deposit and $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes one happy healthy puppy, first shots, deworming at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks, microchip and vet health certificate. Deposits are accepted from 2-7 weeks of age and are refundable up until 7 weeks of age. Once a puppy reaches 8 weeks old it the deposit is NO LONGER REFUNDABLE.”
Contract & health guarantee
Amanda 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 Amanda 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 Amanda 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amanda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in New York
332 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Albany Airport
320 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Amanda can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Amanda
Amanda has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Amanda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Amanda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Blackbird English Shepherds 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
Honey, mom
English Shepherd
About Honey
Honey is a female English Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Why, dad
English Shepherd
About Why
Why is a male English Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Amanda decided to make him part of their program. Amanda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Blackbird English Shepherds 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 English Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia
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 Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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 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.
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).
