Desert Oasis Kennels
- Soap Lake, WA
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Chesapeake Bay Retriever litter
Due Apr. 2026
Expected Chesapeake Bay Retriever litter
Due Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Kala S., the breeder behind Desert Oasis Kennels located in Soap Lake, WA. We put a focus on health and work-ability. We feel work-ability and drive have been struggling in both of our breeds. A working dog is a happy dog. We choose our breeding dogs based on health, temperament, and drive. We know that all dogs have faults and we work to correct those.
Q. & A. with Kala
Why did you start breeding?
We got into this program when I got my first Chesapeake, I'd always heard they had bad attitudes. The male we had was amazing, he was a superb example of what the breed should be so we decided we wanted to reproduce that.What makes your program special?
We are trying to save our breeds. We look for lines that are original in conformation and workability. We don't look just for titles but for dogs that produce sound temperaments and working puppies. We offer full registration and guidance to our buyers to help build their kennel. Because it isn't a competition it's a labor of love.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tan, light deadgrass, dark deadgrass, dark brown, light brown, deadgrass, brown, and sedge. 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.
Murdoch
Went homeMale
Junior
Went homeMale
Greyson
Went homeMale
Sassy
Went homeFemale
Llama
Went homeFemale
Willow
Went homeFemale
Duke
Went homeMale
Homer
Went homeMale
Boy 2-Hedrix
Went homeMale
Boy 3-Axel
Went homeMale
Boy 1-Smokey
Went homeMale
Girl 2-Crue
Went homeFemale
Girl 1-Motley
Went homeFemale
Mirage
Went homeFemale
Kane-Shai
Went homeMale
Mihos
Went homeMale
Ra
Went homeMale
Anubis
Went homeMale
Bes
Went homeMale
Sothis
Went homeFemale
Neith
Went homeFemale
Bastet
Went homeFemale
Sobek
Went homeMale
Sokar
Went homeMale
Pluto
Went homeMale
Sidas(Star)
Went homeFemale
Mercury
Went homeFemale
Terra
Went homeFemale
Mars
Went homeMale
Neptune
Went homeMale
Saturn
Went homeFemale
Jupiter
Went homeFemale
Venus
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kala
Kala 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.
Kala partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
Price
"Prices are based breeding. Deposits are non-refundable and will not be returned if a buyer changes their mind or passes on available puppies. If the preferred sex or color is unavailable, the deposit may be transferred."
Contract & health guarantee
Kala 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 Kala 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 Kala directly.
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
- Microchip
Extras
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kala.
Breeder's location
Meet in Soap Lake, WA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
Meet in Seattle, WA
More about Kala
Club memberships
Kala is a member of Evergreen Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Kala has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Kala was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Kala is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Desert Oasis 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
Kala S.
Litter update on 09 Mar •More little beans
Ghost and Lily Rose's litter
Kala S.
Litter update on 09 Mar •Little jelly beans.
Torch and Bonnie's litter
Kala S.
Litter update on 09 Mar •Excuse the photography, my help is 7 lol Ms. Lily also has little beans!!
Ghost and Lily Rose's litter
Kala S.
Litter update on 09 Mar •We have jellybeans!
Torch and Bonnie's litter
Kala S.
Litter update on 02 Mar •Thank you everyone for the recent inquiries. We will be confirming pregnancy in Bonnie and Lilly soon. When we know we will share here and reach out to those who have inquired.
Torch and Bonnie's litter
Kala S.
Program update on 21 Aug 2025 •Confirmed that we are in fact expecting little babies.
Kala S.
Litter update on 08 May 2025 •Getting weighed and chipped before they head home. 12#
Makai and Bonnie's litter
Kala S.
Program update on 27 Apr 2025 •Dad Makai taking the weekend to show off.
Kala S.
Litter update on 23 Apr 2025 •Getting some cuddles. :)
Makai and Bonnie's litter
Kala S.
Litter update on 21 Apr 2025 •Cuddles and nail clips.
Makai and Zelda's litter
Parent dogs
Ghost, dad
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Ghost
Ghost is a male Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kala decided to make him part of their program. Kala 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.
Good health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +4 more.Lily Rose, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Lily Rose
Lily Rose is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kala decided to make her part of their program. Kala 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.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Torch, dad
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Torch
Torch is my daughters shadow. He will do anything for her. He has an excellent temperament.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Scarlet, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Scarlet
Scarlet is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kala decided to make her part of their program. Kala 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.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.Echo, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Echo
Echo is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kala decided to make her part of their program. Kala 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.
Astrid, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Astrid
Astrid is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kala decided to make her part of their program. Kala 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.
Navi, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Navi
Navi is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kala decided to make her part of their program. Kala 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.
Zelda, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Zelda
Zelda is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kala decided to make her part of their program. Kala 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.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.Makai, dad
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Makai
Makai comes from working service lines. His temperament is amazing and he loves kids. We drove all the way to Colorado for this guy when he was 16weeks because of his lines. He's working toward titles, after we took a year off starting a new business he will hopefully be back in the ring this year. His first ever show he went all the way to Best in Show Beginner Puppy.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Bonnie, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Bonnie
Bonnie came back to me after not settling in her home. She was such a sweet girl with an amazing coat an build. So we decided to have her health tested and she passed her hips easily. So we decided to add her to our program. Previously registered as "Christina Farley Peirce"
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Desert Oasis 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 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.
Full Embark Panel, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Kala to bring home their puppies.
- KB
Krista B.
Verified owner · June 2025
+6She was great. She was thorough, she knew her animals, they run a very clean operation, and we love our new puppy!!
JBJoshua B.
Verified owner · Apr. 2022
Easy to get in to visit puppies before selecting, and easy to pick up and head home. Thanks Kala for taking such great care of all the puppies including my girl!
