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Elm Creek Chesapeakes
- Wells County, IN
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Chesapeake Bay Retriever litter
Due Apr. 2026
Ready June 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Gail E., the breeder behind Elm Creek Chesapeakes located in Wells County, IN. Our puppies are the result of extensive research and thorough care for our outstanding dogs and puppies. We are professional, responsible, and ethical dog breeders who love our dogs as part of our family. Our goals are always evolving and we’re eager to see what each new litter brings!
Q. & A. with Gail
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are brown. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Gail
Gail 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 $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Includes Limited AKC pre-registration, unless arrangements have been made in advance. All Deposits/ payments are NON-REFUNDABLE* (If for some reason we are not have puppy from the desired litter, we will transfer your deposit to the next.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gail 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 Gail 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 Gail directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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 in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gail.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Wells County, IN
4298 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fort Wayne Airport
4278 miles away
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Meet in Fort Wayne, IN
4272 miles away
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More about Gail
Gail has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Gail was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Gail is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Elm Creek 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
Spirit, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Spirit
Spirit is a fun loving girl. Can be reserved until she gets to know you.
Grit, dad
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Grit
Grit was owned by Rudy and Patsy Barber of Chesabar Kennels in Bridgeton, NJ. He was a sweet boy that loved everyone.
Stardust, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Stardust
Stardust is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gail decided to make her part of their program. Gail 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
Excellent level
Elm Creek 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
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.
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).
