Blackbow
Meet the breeder
I'm Carlene G., the breeder behind Blackbow located in Phoenix, AZ. We are focused on producing happy and healthy puppies that can perform in a variety of fields such as conformation, agility, and herding.
Q. & A. with Carlene
What makes your program special?
We are a small program that is focused on providing families with Border Collie pups with excellent conformation, temperament, and working drive. We want to place our pups into homes that will maximize their true potential.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have rough coats. Coat types may 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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Carlene
Carlene 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
“If no puppies are available will refund the deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carlene 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 Carlene 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 Carlene directly.
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 Carlene.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Phoenix, AZ
5604 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
5623 miles away
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More about Carlene
Club memberships
Carlene is a member of Border Collie Society of America.
Carlene has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Carlene was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Carlene is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Blackbow 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
Storm, mom
Border Collie
About Storm
Storm is a female Border Collie about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carlene decided to make her part of their program. Carlene 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.
JAX, dad
Border Collie
About JAX
Does herding and agility.
Winston, dad
Border Collie
About Winston
Winston is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carlene decided to make him part of their program. Carlene 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.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Blackbow 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 Border Collies.
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.
Full Embark Panel, Animal Genetics Panel, DNA Profile
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).
