AKC Recognized — January 2026
The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka joined the AKC Toy Group on January 1, 2026. Blackberry Bolonkas is proud to raise this newly-recognized rare breed in Upstate New York.
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka Breeder Serving Capital Region (Albany, NY)
Blackberry Bolonkas — AKC Toy Group Breeder in Philmont, NY
Approximately 60 minutes from downtown Albany
The Capital Region — Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Saratoga Springs — is about an hour's drive south from our Philmont, NY kennel. Capital Region buyers are some of our most common pickups: a quick I-90 east + Taconic Parkway run puts you at our door in 60-75 minutes. We're well-suited to families in the four-county Capital Region who want a rare AKC Toy Group breed without traveling out of state.
Distance
~45 miles
Drive Time
Approximately 60 minutes from downtown Albany
Health Testing
WisdomPanel — 270+ conditions
Why Capital Region (Albany, NY) Families Choose Blackberry Bolonkas
- Approximately 60 minutes from downtown Albany via I-90 + Taconic Parkway
- Easy pickup for families in Schenectady, Troy, and Saratoga Springs
- WisdomPanel-tested clean for ALL 270+ genetic conditions
- AKC Toy Group breed, recognized January 2026
- Pickup-day meeting with sire Yummy and dam Berry Black
Pickup & Delivery
Most Capital Region pickups are a weekend trip — about an hour each way. Plan to spend 45-60 minutes at the kennel for the walk-through and bonding. We're flexible on appointment timing to accommodate weekend visits.
Cities We Serve in Capital Region (Albany, NY)
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Albany NY from the Blackberry Bolonkas kennel?
Approximately 45 miles. Drive time is 60-75 minutes depending on traffic, via I-90 east and the Taconic State Parkway south. Saratoga Springs is about 75 miles (90 minutes).
Do you have other AKC Bolonka breeders nearby in the Capital Region?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka breeders are extremely rare nationwide — fewer than a dozen serious US breeders. Blackberry Bolonkas is the closest serious breeder to the Capital Region. The breed was AKC-recognized in January 2026, so the network is still small.
Can I reserve a puppy and pick up later?
Yes. A $500 deposit holds your chosen puppy until pickup. Our current litter is ready mid-June 2026; reserving now lets you collect when puppies are 12-13 weeks old.
Is short-haul delivery to Albany available?
Short-haul delivery to the Capital Region is available for an additional fee. Most buyers prefer to pick up in person to meet the parents and walk through paperwork on-site, but we can arrange delivery if needed.
Ready to Reserve a Puppy?
Six Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka puppies available now — ready mid-June 2026. Both parents WisdomPanel-tested clean for ALL 270+ genetic conditions.