Chesamo Chesapeakes
Meet the breeder
I'm Susan A., the breeder behind Chesamo Chesapeakes located in Orrington, ME. I am committed to building good working dogs that are smart, focused and athletic, yet at the end of the day settle down with their owners. All our dogs are bred to produce good temperment, breed correct confirmation, and to be good team players.
Q. & A. with Susan
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding to produce dogs that exemplify the best characteristics of the Chesapeake breed. I was looking to improve temperment and trainablity, and found focused and selective pairing could make a difference.What makes your program special?
I work my dogs, and travel all over the country to exhibit them, searching for other breeding candidates who exemplify what I like in my dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include deadgrass, brown, and sedge. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Susan
Susan 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 $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a health guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccines, deworming, microchipping. Deposit is due one week after whelping and is non-refundable except in special circumstances.”
Contract & health guarantee
Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Susan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Orrington, ME
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bangor Airport
More about Susan
Club memberships
Susan is a member of Maine Retriever Trial Club, Guns Up Hunting Retriever Club, Hunting Retriever Club, Master Amateur Retriever Club, AKC, Penobscot Hunting Retriever Club, and American Chesapeake Club.
Certifications & recognitions
ACC Dual Award (2).
Susan has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Susan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Chesamo 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Chesamo 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.
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.
Ectodermal Dysplasia, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Type, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), 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).
