Lowcountry Salt Marsh Kennels
- Hanahan, SC
Meet the breeder
I'm Chelsea H., the breeder behind Lowcountry Salt Marsh Kennels located in Hanahan, SC. Our Chessies are family members and hunting companions first. We focus on health, temperament, and natural hunting ability. Our puppies are raised at home with plenty of love and attention, whether destined for the field or as devoted family companions.
Q. & A. with Chelsea
Why did you start breeding?
Our love for Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and hunting led us to breeding. We wanted dogs of our own with the qualities we value most: loyalty, intelligence, strong hunting instincts, and good temperaments. We raised our first litter in 2020 and chose to breed Marsh because we wanted to keep a couple of her puppies and continue enjoying this special breed for years to come.What makes your program special?
We breed for the love of our Chessies, who are family members and hunting companions first. We carefully selected Mack for his proven hunting abilities, temperament, and health testing. Both parents have undergone OFA and genetic testing. Our puppies are raised at home with hands-on care and attention, and our goal is for each to find a loving, lifelong home.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Chelsea
Chelsea has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Chelsea partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Puppies are selected in the order deposits are received. We will schedule a Puppy Picking Day when the puppies are approximately 7 weeks old, giving families the opportunity to meet them and choose their puppy. We are happy to help guide families based on each puppy's personality, temperament, and their individual needs.”
Price
“Includes AKC registration, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, veterinary health records, and early socialization. Both parents have undergone OFA and genetic health testing. A deposit is required to reserve a puppy and will be applied toward the total purchase price. The remaining balance is due at pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea directly.
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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
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Chelsea.
Breeder's location
Meet in Hanahan, SC
4460 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charleston Airport / Charleston AFB
4463 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Chelsea can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Chelsea
Chelsea has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Chelsea was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Chelsea’s links
Chelsea is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lowcountry Salt Marsh 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
Parent dogs
Marsh, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Marsh
Marsh is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsea decided to make her part of their program. Chelsea 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
Lowcountry Salt Marsh 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
