John Blackburn

Contact Me IMy breeding focus is centered on intelligence, awareness, and adaptability, not just appearance. Two dogs that strongly shaped this program are Radar and Bennie, whose problem-solving ability, situational awareness, and responsiveness stood out well beyond typical expectations. Radar demonstrated early independence and observation skills, showing strong environmental awareness and fast learning without repeated correction. Bennie consistently showed deliberate thinking, memory retention, and purposeful behavior—traits that were not situational, but repeatable and reliable over time. Those traits are now intentionally carried forward in select pairings. Puppies from the Radar and Bennie lineage are chosen and placed with the expectation that they will mature into dogs that communicate clearly, learn quickly, and integrate smoothly into a structured household. This program is not designed to produce novelty “teddy bear” dogs. It is built to produce capable companions—dogs that think, respond, and engage with their people in meaningful ways.