Mystic Oaks Chesapeakes
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen W., the breeder behind Mystic Oaks Chesapeakes located in Clark, NJ. Our mission is to improve the breed through selective breeding and ample health testing. We believe that with the collective efforts of other responsible breeders, we can improve the future of the breed.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
Started 19 yrs old with Doxies and German Shepherds. Then I got Chessie pup, started to show her and wanted to start breeding again.What makes your program special?
Bred for temperament and medical clearances to enhance chessie lines. I will not breed any chessie until all medical clearances are done and will not overrated any of my bitchesWhere do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 $200 refundable deposit and between $1,600 - $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Clark, NJ
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Newark Liberty Airport
More about Karen
Club memberships
Karen is a member of ACC.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Karen’s links
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mystic Oaks 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Mystic Oaks 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).
