I'm Erica W., the breeder behind Blackwood Chesapeakes located in Michigan. Our dogs are bred to produce healthy, sound, and versatile pups. They make excellent hunting companions and family pets. Our puppies are provided with the best start possible to give them the greatest chance at success, whether that be as a family pet, in the competition ring, as a hunting dog, or all of the above!
Q. & A. with Erica
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Blue
Went home
Male
Green
Went home
Male
Purple
Went home
Female
Girl
Reserved
Female
Purple
Reserved
Female
Sassy
Went home
Female
Girl 7
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Erica
Erica 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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Erica 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 Erica 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 Erica directly.
Blackwood 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
Litter and program updates
Erica W.
Litter update on 01 May •
Babies are all doing amazing and almost 2wks already! 3 females 1 male available, Ready June 14th.
Diego and Toes's litter
Parent dogs
Recon, dad
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Recon
Recon is a male Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Erica decided to make him part of their program. Erica 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.
Toes, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Toes
Toes is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erica decided to make her part of their program. Erica 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.
Radar, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Radar
Radar is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erica decided to make her part of their program. Erica 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.
Ebba, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Ebba
Ebba is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erica decided to make her part of their program. Erica 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.
Copy, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Copy
Copy is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erica decided to make her part of their program. Erica 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.
Ruzek, dad
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Ruzek
Ruzek is a male Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Erica decided to make him part of their program. Erica 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Blackwood 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.
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).