Madrona Chesapeake Bay Retrievers
- Gig Harbor, WA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Michelle V., the breeder behind Madrona Chesapeake Bay Retrievers located in Gig Harbor, WA. My dogs are bred with intention of improving the breed. Focus is on health, temperament, correct conformation along with hunting drive. My goal is to produce great hunting dogs, excellent family companions and ambassadors for the breed. Let's see if a Madrona Retriever is right for you!
Q. & A. with Michelle
What makes your program special?
Breed with intention of improving the breed. Health, temperament, conformation and hunting drive are all factors of a well bred Chessie, hunting and family companion.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
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.
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
Connect with Michelle to learn more details about pricing.
“I take deposits once I have a confirmed pregnancy and only the first 5 people, once pups are born and I know I have a puppy for you I will take the rest of the deposits.”
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.
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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
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michelle.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Gig Harbor, WA
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
More about Michelle
Club memberships
Michelle is a member of Rainier Sporting Dog Association, Evergreen Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club, and American Chesapeake Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Madrona Chesapeake Bay 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Madrona Chesapeake Bay 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 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.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
