BlackFyre Belgian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Karyn C., the breeder behind BlackFyre Belgian Shepherds located in Bellingham, WA. BlackFyre Belgians has been the home of top-winning Belgians for over 30 years, including the 2nd Belgian Laekenois to finish his Certificate of Merit under AKC's Miscellaneous program, winner of the 2018 ABLA National Open Dog show, and also Best in National Specialty Tervuren Winner in 2001. We breed for health, character, and correct type. Our dogs are raised to be excellent family members first.
Q. & A. with Karyn
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to further my breed with the quality and characteristics I believe are critical to my breed after many years of study and mentorship. I only breed when I want to keep the next generation for my breeding program, and my dogs are family first; sports and conformation competition is the icing on the cake.What makes your program special?
I have lines that are a bit unique to find today in my breed. My dogs are known for their great character, good structure, and for still holding the correct breed type. They have excelled in conformation, agility, obedience, scent work, tracking, search and rescue, and service dog work. Longevity is critical, and we are proud that most of our dogs live well over 13 years of age.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Karyn
Karyn 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
"My price is the same for companion or sport/show/work prospects, because we put the same quality of care, work, and love into all of our puppies. I sell on contract only, and dogs are AKC registered by me for the owners. A deposit is requested once you have been cleared to be a good match for our program. Puppy price includes first shots, registration, and microchip."
Contract & health guarantee
Karyn 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 Karyn 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 Karyn 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 Karyn.
Breeder's location
Meet in Bellingham, WA
2302 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
2296 miles away
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More about Karyn
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, Professional Groomer, Professional Handler.
Karyn has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Karyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karyn’s links
Karyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
BlackFyre Belgian 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 health testing
Belgian Laekenois
Belgian Tervuren
Excellent level
BlackFyre Belgian 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 Belgian Laekenois.
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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, 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.
