Bay Haven Chesapeakes
- Fairhaven, MA
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Michelle L., the breeder behind Bay Haven Chesapeakes located in Fairhaven, MA. We protect the integrity of the breed by guaranteeing health clearance and OFA certification. We're a family-owned breeding program. We spend countless hours providing each puppy we bring into this world with the fundamental basics for the best start in life. We want to provide our buyers with pups who are ready to take on the world!
Q. & A. with Michelle
Why did you start breeding?
We believe the perfect dog starts with work done by the breeder. We wanted to set an example as to what that looks like.What makes your program special?
We feel so privileged to have the opportunity to share our beautiful dogs with others. Everything we do in our program is with the dogs' and puppies' best intentions in mind.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include light deadgrass, deadgrass, brown, and sedge. 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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Michelle
Michelle 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.
Michelle partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
"I assess each pup starting at 4 weeks old. We start training on bird wings for hunting, stacking for show dogs and general temperament, introduction to various noises including firecrackers and gun shot . I will take into consideration the buyers choice but will match up buyer and puppy depending on their desire for a family pet, show or hunt. "
Price
"Dam and sire are genetic health tested and have OFA hip, elbow and eye certifications. Puppy contract has health guarantees. Rear dew claws are removed, pups are wormed, 1st vet visit/shots and microchipped. AKC limited registration application . The deposit is nonrefundable but if a buyer backs out they can reserve and apply that deposit for another litter."
Contract & health guarantee
Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michelle.
Breeder's location
Meet in Fairhaven, MA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan Airport
Flexible meeting point
Michelle can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Michelle
Club memberships
Michelle is a member of American Chesapeake Club .
Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Michelle’s links
Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bay Haven Chesapeakes 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
Sailor, dad
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Sailor
Sailor is very biddable with a great on off switch . Excels in the show ring as grand champion, certified therapy dog, runs fast cat at over 26 miles per hour. Upland hunting since the age of 12 weeks old. Wonderful family pet as well.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Goldie, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Goldie
Goldie has an excellent temperament, is a family dog as well as a wonderful upland hunter . She enjoys swimming, hunting , playing ball . She loves everyone .
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Bay Haven Chesapeakes 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 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.
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 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.
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.
Brucellosis
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.
Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Ectodermal Dysplasia, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Type, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
