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I have been attached to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever breed since 1977. My first experience with this fine retriever was on a goose hunt with my friend who invited another friend of his to hunt with us. They debated on whose dog should accompany us on this hunt, the classic Lab or the rugged Chesapeake Bay Retriever. We decided to take both and the five of us ended up in the blind with little room to spare. The meadow was pretty much frozen over and if we were lucky the temperature was 5 degrees. Each dog made a couple of marked retrieves that were around 30 yards. The action increased and the weather got worse or better in our eyes as the flocks came over and started to set. Many downed birds later, the Lab became very reluctant to get into the water as the ice started to build up on the dogs. With two birds down and not retrieved, the icicle covered Chessie was given a mark on one of the downed birds. Without any hesitation, the dog took off breaking ice and made the retrieve. A second mark was given the Chessie repeated the performance. That did it for me - I decided that it was time to purchase one of these fine dogs.

This is where my journey began. In the thirty years since then, I have invested a great deal of time and energy into researching this great breed. I theorized that if these wonderful dogs could be bred with an improved temperament, they would not only make the ideal hunting dog but also the perfect family pet. My journey has involved countless hours of researching and then testing my theories, and then researching and testing more until I could develop the best bloodline that I could. Through out this journey I have met some special people - Frank Mitchell, a great trainer of dogs and people...Patsy Barber, the walking bible on the breed and a great friend…and Jeremy Mercer, who has field-tested my investment and given me glowing marks on the results. All of these individuals are outstanding at what they do, and all have made major contributions to both the high quality of the dogs that we breed and to our overall success. I have been truly blessed throughout this journey.

So where has this journey led? I am committed to this day to breeding my dogs to the highest standards. I breed large dogs, the way they use to be according to the old timers. I guarantee their hips, eyes, and temperament. I am not a puppy mill, I breed only to improve or maintain my bloodlines. All my dogs are sold with limited registrations and I pride myself at matching pups with the right owners. Why not own one of these fine Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and see where the journey takes you?