GemiLamb Gun Dogs
- Athens, PA
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Planned Chesapeake Bay Retriever litter
Due June 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Shannen V., the breeder behind GemiLamb Gun Dogs located in Athens, PA. My mission is to produce healthy, happy, well-rounded dogs that will shine in the field or show ring, as well as be loving family members without jeopardizing the integrity of the breed.
Q. & A. with Shannen
Why did you start breeding?
I started out with rescue dogs, and seeing the quality of poorly bred dogs and the huge split in show vs field broke my heart. I wanted to help better the breeds that I love, and that has become my mission through breeding.What makes your program special?
My belief is that health, conformation, drive, and temperament should never have to be jeopardized and that breeds should stay true to standards no matter if they're intended to be shown, hunted, or an active family member. Quality will always be more important than quantity. I also value the input of passionate mentors to help guide me.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include light deadgrass, light brown, dark deadgrass, deadgrass, brown, and sedge. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Shannen
Shannen 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.
Shannen 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 7 weeks old.
"Puppies will not be matched by color. I match puppies based on temperament and drive, ensuring that they are placed in homes that best suit their needs. "
Price
"The price includes the puppy guarantee, AKC registration, microchip, appropriate vaccinations and deworming for the age of the puppies, a take home package, and puppy socialization. All puppies are the same price regardless of color or gender. Registrations will be limited unless there is a desire to show with validation of proper conformation."
Contract & health guarantee
Shannen 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 Shannen 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 Shannen 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
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shannen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Athens, PA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ithaca Tompkins Airport
Meet in Elmira, NY
More about Shannen
Shannen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Shannen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Shannen’s links
Shannen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
GemiLamb Gun Dogs 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
Quinn, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Quinn
Quinn is a happy & loving girl, with a sweet temperament and great drive. She started just being our hunting companion for upland & waterfowl, which led to getting her JH title, & then her CH title (all owner handled). She is the type of girl I can allow strange children to come up & pet, yet she's smart enough to judge situations & will be protective if needed.
Excellent health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), OFA Auscultation and Echocardiogram, +11 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
GemiLamb Gun Dogs 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 (SHOR), 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 (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.
Ectodermal Dysplasia, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Type, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), 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).
