I'm Angela F., the breeder behind Dead Stream Kennel located in Fife Lake, MI. We specializes in breeding, raising and training Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, a dual-purpose dog. We strive for correct conformation, a natural ability to hunt, and a sound temperament. We understand the responsibility of purposefully breeding in order to do better for the breed and the families that love them!
Q. & A. with Angela
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Green
Went home
Male
Gray
Went home
Male
Blue
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 7
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Angela
Angela 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Includes AKC registration, Microchipped, First set of puppy vaccines and worming. This deposit is refundable as long as the puppy is able to be placed with a reasonable amount of time after you decide you would no longer like to purchase the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Angela 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 Angela 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 Angela directly.
Dead Stream Kennel 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
Ava, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Ava
Ava is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Angela decided to make her part of their program. Angela 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.
Emmy, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Emmy
Emmy is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Angela decided to make her part of their program. Angela 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.
Eve, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Eve
Eve is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever about 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Angela decided to make her part of their program. Angela 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.
River, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About River
River has passed all health testing.
She is the all around versatile dog. In the field she hunts Upland and waterfowl and is use as a deer recovery.
She is also titled in Dock diving, Trick dog and Fastcats, running 27 miles an hour.
River has also completed her conformation Championship with very limited showing.
Dead Stream Kennel 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.
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Ectodermal Dysplasia, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Type, DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
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.