Lionheart BRT
Meet the breeder
I'm Jermaine B., the breeder behind Lionheart BRT located in Pittsburgh, PA. We love to responsibly raise and train our puppies so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. We decided to take our love for Black Russian Terriers to the next level by breeding our incredible dogs. We hope our puppies bring lots of joy and love into the hearts of their new families!
Q. & A. with Jermaine
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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 8
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Ready now2 years old · Male
Getting a puppy from Jermaine
Jermaine 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
"The price includes, AKC puppy papers, health certificate, health guarantee, first shots, wormed (3x), tails docked, dew claws removed. The deposit is non-refundable, however the buyer has 24 hours from the time the deposit was placed to receive a full refund. If you are unable to take possession of the pup, your deposit can be moved to a future litter."
Contract & health guarantee
Jermaine 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 Jermaine 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 Jermaine 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jermaine.
Breeder's location
Meet in Pittsburgh, PA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Pittsburgh Airport
More about Jermaine
Jermaine has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Jermaine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Jermaine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lionheart BRT 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
GG, mom
Black Russian Terrier
About GG
GG is a female Black Russian Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jermaine decided to make her part of their program. Jermaine 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.
Shuri, mom
Black Russian Terrier
About Shuri
Shuri is a female Black Russian Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jermaine decided to make her part of their program. Jermaine 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.
Corvinus, dad
Black Russian Terrier
About Corvinus
Corvinus is a male Black Russian Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jermaine decided to make him part of their program. Jermaine 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.
"Mystique", mom
Black Russian Terrier
About "Mystique"
"Mystique" is a female Black Russian Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jermaine decided to make her part of their program. Jermaine 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
Great level
Lionheart BRT 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 Black Russian Terriers.
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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Dominant Black DNA Test, Agouti DNA Test, Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP), Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
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).
