Cedar Ridge Chessies
- Dallas, TX ·
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Meet the breeder
I'm Nick and Virginia P., the breeder behind Cedar Ridge Chessies located in Dallas, TX. We're Nick and Virginia & we love Chessies! We breed CBR in DFW, Texas. Health-certified hips, elbows, & eyes. DNA health testing. Wonderful family companions & fantastic waterfowl hunters. We’re excited to help fill hearts and homes with this noble, adventurous, intelligent, & cuddly breed.
Q. & A. with Nick and Virginia
Why did you start breeding?
When we got our first Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Ziba, we fell in love with the breed and wanted to be part of connecting others with this intelligent, adventurous, and cuddly breed. We continue to be grateful for the reputable Chesapeake breeders who share wisdom and guidance with us through their mentorship.What makes your program special?
It's our goal to socialize and expose your future puppy to different environments, people, sounds and foods by the time you take your puppy home. We engage each puppy in early neurological stimulation for versatility. We also work to house train and crate train. We believe that a puppy that is comfortable in a variety of situations will be a healthy, confident companion for you.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark brown, light brown, and brown. 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.
Yellow Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
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Camouflage Boy (Formerly White Boy)
Went homeMale
Black Boy
Went homeMale
Orange Boy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Nick and Virginia
Nick and Virginia has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Nick and Virginia partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We start looking for puppy parents early on, with the earliest going home date at 8 weeks. We believe that puppy parents should be involved in choosing the puppy they want. We are happy to describe puppy temperaments to potential puppy parents for them to assess whether they are a good match or not.”
Price
“The price includes their first round of vaccinations, microchipping, deworming, first dose of heartworm/flea/tick medication, litter registration, ACK paperwork, initial health evaluation, and care. The deposit places you in line for the pick of the litter and is your commitment to provide a home for a puppy. We're asking the same amount for all puppies, regardless of color, gender or size.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nick and Virginia 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 Nick and Virginia 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 Nick and Virginia directly.
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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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nick and Virginia.
Breeder's location
Meet in Dallas, TX
5142 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
5128 miles away
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Meet in Richardson, TX
5118 miles away
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More about Nick and Virginia
Certifications & recognitions
Not yet.
Nick and Virginia has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Nick and Virginia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Nick and Virginia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cedar Ridge Chessies 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
Nick and Virginia P.
Litter update on 29 Aug •…Yellow Boy—such a gentle loving fellow. When it’s time to play, he doesn’t mess around. Trusting he’ll retain this attitude when he is out chasing down birds.🐾🦆
Cash and Ziba's litter
Nick and Virginia P.
Litter update on 28 Aug •Loving those BBQ ribs…Texas-style!
Cash and Ziba's litter
Nick and Virginia P.
Litter update on 28 Aug •…Orange Boy coming at you! This cuddly and playful sweet boy is on the look out for his forever family.❤️🐾 He’s also ready to retriever some 🦆🦆🦆🪿.
Cash and Ziba's litter
Nick and Virginia P.
Litter update on 20 Aug •We’re working on “Sit” today! Loving those little training treats—Bacon!
Cash and Ziba's litter
Parent dogs
Ziba, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Ziba
Ziba is a cuddler that loves her fetch sessions. She's spunky and vocal, and loves to munch on any veggies or fruits that happen to fall in the kitchen. She smells water before she sees it and will make a beeline for a swim!
Excellent health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +6 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Cedar Ridge Chessies 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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), Ectodermal Dysplasia, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
