Blackthorne Pointers
Meet the breeder
I'm Debby F., the breeder behind Blackthorne Pointers located in Harwinton, CT. Consistency in soundness, breed type, and the ability to perform in the field is the paramount concern at Blackthorne. We assess our dogs’ abilities, conformation, and health before we breed. I am still a practicing small animal veterinarian and understand how important soundness is in placing a puppy into a home.
Q. & A. with Debby
Why did you start breeding?
Shortly after graduating from Veterinary school in 1984 and relocating to Connecticut, I became involved with Pointers. A stroke of luck placed a special dog into my hands. McCabe was my first Pointer and foundation sire for the Blackthorne line. He was the beginning of my breeding journey.What makes your program special?
McCabe’s bloodline has produced many dual champions, as well as many bench champions and countless dogs with obedience and hunt test titles. We are committed to breeding high-quality pups.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Debby
Debby 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
Connect with Debby to learn more details about pricing.
“The deposit is only taken once puppies are born.”
Contract & health guarantee
Debby 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 Debby 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 Debby 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 Debby.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Harwinton, CT
3769 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bradley Airport
3747 miles away
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More about Debby
Club memberships
Debby is a member of American Pointer Club, Inc..
Debby has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Debby was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Debby is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Blackthorne Pointers 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
Blackthorne Pointers 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 Pointers.
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.
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.
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
