CMJ Kennels

Chelsea J.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers and Poodles

  • Houston, TX
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Meet the breeder

I'm Chelsea J., the breeder behind CMJ Kennels located in Houston, TX. We offer puppies with health testing. Puppies come with vaccines and started on heartworm/flea prevention. Pups will be seen by a DVM for 6 week 8 week 12 week check ups. I strive for health and workability.

Q. & A. with Chelsea

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My grandmother used to breed Dobermans when I was very young. I have always had a passion for animals mainly dogs.

  • What makes your program special?

    With me being a veterinary technician I have a close companionship with several doctors. They help me evaluate my dogs constantly.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Poodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Poodle puppies include black, brown, and cafe au lait. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Chelsea

Chelsea 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 $1,300 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes vacations up until date of departure, deworming, and at least 1 check ups by a DVM. I also will have started kennel training, basic obedience and nail trimming etiquette. $500 nonrefundable deposit. Will go towards the full price of the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Chelsea.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Houston, TX

Other pick-up locations

Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport

More about Chelsea

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Licensed Veterinary Technician, Canine Behavioral Consultant Certificate (e-Training for Dogs).

  • Chelsea has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Chelsea was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Chelsea is a trusted Good Dog breeder

CMJ Kennels 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Labrador Retriever

Poodle

Parent health testing

Labrador Retriever

Standard Poodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

CMJ Kennels 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 Labrador 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.

  • 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test

    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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.