Dusty Rose Chesapeakes
- Mayville, MI
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Chesapeake Bay Retriever litter
Due Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Michelle K., the breeder behind Dusty Rose Chesapeakes located in Mayville, MI. All of our pups have become excellent family dogs and lifelong friends. We take great care planning each litter to ensure we are producing puppies that are exemplary representations of the breed. It is our passion to share these incredible dogs and help ensure the future of their breed.
Q. & A. with Michelle
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Michelle
Michelle 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.
Michelle partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.
Price
"The price includes vaccines, health guarantee, AKC registration, deworming, vet check, and microchip. typically, Non-refundable but on a case-by-case basis."
Contract & health guarantee
Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle 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
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michelle.
Breeder's location
Meet in Mayville, MI
Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Michelle can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Michelle
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Michelle’s links
Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dusty Rose 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 dogs
Callie, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Callie
Callie is a wonderful girl with a great personality. Callie is an AKC Senior Hunter, a great family dog and loves hunting. Callie loves to be with her people. Callie has her health clearances.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.Ronnie, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Ronnie
Ronnie is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michelle decided to make her part of their program. Michelle 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
Excellent level
Dusty Rose 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Michelle to bring home their puppies.
Maureen H.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Michelle is amazing!! She was so wonderful to us and answered every question. We are so fortunate to have Sig be part of our family!!
