Kingsbridge Flat-Coated Retrievers
- Chatham, IL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathleen S., the breeder behind Kingsbridge Flat-Coated Retrievers located in Chatham, IL. Kingsbridge dogs are bred for health, temperament, structure, type, and beauty. They are friendly, easy to train and eager to learn. The dog is recognized as an FCR, can be competitive in the breed ring, and is structurally sound for the demands of an active daily life.
Q. & A. with Kathleen
Why did you start breeding?
I love puppies and helping them develop into stable, happy, confident and healthy dogs. I like working with new puppy owners teaching them how to raise their puppies. I began breeding with my girl Tralee. She was a talented, happy, eager-to-please, and versatile dog.What makes your program special?
My goal is to breed beautiful, versatile and healthy dogs indicative of the breed standard. A Kingsbridge Flat-Coated Retriever makes a great family companion, a fun performance dog, and/or reliable hunting dog.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kathleen
Kathleen 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
"All puppies are the same price regardless of gender, show, performance, hunting or companion."
Contract & health guarantee
Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathleen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Chatham, IL
4511 miles away
·
More about Kathleen
Club memberships
Kathleen is a member of Hunting Retriever Club, Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America, Flat-Coated Retriever Club of Illinois, Capitol Canine Training Club, and Capitol Canine Dog Sports.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Avidog Associate Breeder.
Kathleen has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Kathleen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Kathleen’s links
Kathleen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kingsbridge Flat-Coated Retrievers 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
Handfull, mom
Flat-Coated Retriever
About Handfull
Handfull is a female Flat-Coated Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathleen decided to make her part of their program. Kathleen 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
Kingsbridge Flat-Coated Retrievers 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 Flat-Coated 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), Gonioscopy
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Genetic Diversity Test
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).
