I'm Collyn H., the breeder behind Broken Wagon Farms located in Mount Vernon, WA. We raise adorable, affectionate, versatile puppies, and give them the best possible start for a life of companionship and love. We focus on breeding dogs with great hunting backgrounds and friendly temperaments. It would be our pleasure to introduce your family to your next Chesapeake Bay Retriever!
Q. & A. with Collyn
Why did you start breeding?
We love the Chesapeake Bay Retriever breed. Our dogs have brought us so much joy and happiness that we wanted to give back to them by producing the highest quality dogs and providing them a wonderful life with wonderful families.
What makes your program special?
At Broken Wagon Farms we produce excellent companions and hunting dogs. We understand the importance of dog health, temperament, and structure, and every breeding decision is made accordingly. We are also constantly improving our breeding program and work closely within the dog breeding community to do so.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Collyn
Collyn 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 between $1,000 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Collyn 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 Collyn 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 Collyn directly.
Broken Wagon Farms 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Broken Wagon Farms 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.