North Flow Chesapeakes
- Charleroi, PA
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Chesapeake Bay Retriever litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Feb. 9, 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Dawn L., the breeder behind North Flow Chesapeakes located in Charleroi, PA. I have been in this breed for several decades and have trained/shown dogs for longer than that. I aim to produce the best Chesapeake with the trainability and temperament that makes everyone enjoy their dog, train them, and, most importantly, live with them.
Q. & A. with Dawn
Why did you start breeding?
I love working with & showing my dogs. I decided in 2008 that I wanted to try showing & breeding after being in the breed for a number of years. I had my first litter in 2010, and I just love having puppies. I love seeing them grow and their personalities develop. I spend hours molding them in those first 8 weeks, and it is one of the absolute joys in my life. Ever since that first litter, I have continued to learn.What makes your program special?
I believe in producing the best quality dog I can regardless of if they will go to show, hunt, or pet homes. My husband and I hand raise all our pups. We spend many hours using proven methods to help them in their next adventure. We begin potty training, leash training, crate training, and some commands. We strive to have well rounded puppies ready to cope with whatever situations they encounter.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Dawn
Dawn 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All puppies are the same price regardless of color/purpose, but changes depending on the breeding. All are sold on limited registration with a possibility of changing it to full registration. Deposits are only refunded if we do not have a puppy for you. All puppies are the same price and sold with limited AKC registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Charleroi, PA
4114 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Pittsburgh Airport
4111 miles away
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Meet in Harrisburg, PA
3988 miles away
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More about Dawn
Club memberships
Dawn is a member of American Chesapeake Club and Westmoreland County Obedience Training Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Dawn has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Dawn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Dawn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
North Flow 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 dogs
Zap, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Zap
Zap is a great dog. She is a registered therapy dog. She loves to work and entertain everyone.
Tribute, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Tribute
Tribute is a conformationally sound girl with a true Chessie personality. She is very attached to 'her people' but you have to earn being in her 'inner circle'. She is super easy to train and wants to please possibly more than any other Chessie I've owned. She gets along great with other dogs and has a fantastic coat.
Excellent health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
North Flow 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.
Cardiac Evaluation
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy (PRA-crd), Standard Wirehaired Dachshund Type, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Ectodermal Dysplasia, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Type, 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).
