Colorado River Retrievers
- Denver, CO
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Carmen C., the breeder behind Colorado River Retrievers located in Denver, CO. Our dogs are of strong mind, strong body, and a big heart. They are breed for disposition, intelligence, and athleticism to be a treasured part of a family. Additionally, our dogs have been successful on the hunt field, therapy dogs visiting hospitals, and loving companions.
Q. & A. with Carmen
Why did you start breeding?
We got our first Chessie in 2000 and have been passionate about these loving, beautiful animals ever since.What makes your program special?
We are driven by passion! We are not a puppy mill. Every little critter gets lots of personal attention and brings us so much joy.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Blue
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Violet
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Carmen
Carmen 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 $1,000 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pricing includes AKC registration, deworming, vaccinations, and microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carmen 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 Carmen 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 Carmen 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 Carmen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Denver, CO
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
More about Carmen
Carmen has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Carmen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Carmen’s links
Carmen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Colorado River Retrievers 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 dogs
Pearl, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Pearl
Pearl is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carmen decided to make her part of their program. Carmen 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
Great level
Colorado River Retrievers 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.
