Sandy Oak Acres
- Sebastopol, CA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathy M., the breeder behind Sandy Oak Acres located in Sebastopol, CA. Our dogs are family-raised and bred for versatility, ability, and drive. They are very trainable and make excellent hunters! Our dogs excel both in the field and as companions. We are dedicated to improving our lines with each generation so that the breed will continue to thrive for a long time to come.
Q. & A. with Kathy
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Kathy
Kathy 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 of our puppies are the same price regardless of sex or purpose."
Contract & health guarantee
Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Sebastopol, CA
5648 miles away
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More about Kathy
Club memberships
Kathy is a member of County-Wide Dog Training Club and The American Chesapeake Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sandy Oak Acres 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
Excellent level
Sandy Oak Acres 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.
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).
