Blackjack
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathy M., the breeder behind Blackjack located in Lone Tree, CO.
Q. & A. with Kathy
Why did you start breeding?
If you have a show dog that is worthy of having a beautiful well tempered litter then put in the time and expense to do this. I'll only breed with the intention of keeping a puppy, it's so much work. I've only had 7 litters over the time I've had dogs starting with Shadow in 1998.What makes your program special?
I have good lines and strong pedigrees behind my male, I spare no expense on providing the proper health clearances and interview the new puppy families extensively and meet them prior to them being selected. I also go visit the puppies in their new home about a month after if I can. I'm not that much different than any other ethical breeder.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kathy
Kathy 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 between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“this price includes 1st vaccination, general vet check, deworming, socialization and puppy packet, microchip details and often time microchiped puppies.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy 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
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Lone Tree, CO
5051 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Kathy can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Kathy
Club memberships
Kathy is a member of Labrador Retriever Club Of Greater Denver and Labrador Retriever Club, Inc..
Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months
Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
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Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Blackjack 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Blackjack 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 Labrador Retrievers.
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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
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).
