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Skookum Creek Retrievers
- Toledo, WA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Tim H., the breeder behind Skookum Creek Retrievers located in Toledo, WA. Our dogs are bred to produce healthy, sound, and versatile pups. They make excellent hunting companions and family pets. Our dogs are outstanding hunting companions, and we are proud to continue their line. We breed both to provide families with loving and capable companions and to improve upon our dogs' fantastic traits with each generation.
Q. & A. with Tim
What makes your program special?
We strive to breed and raise high quality field Chesapeakes and Labs Our pups have excelled in Hunt test as well as field trials, and also make great companionsWhere do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Tim
Tim 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 $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Deposits are non refundable, unless we dont have a pup to offer you, if thats the case deposit is returned asap.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tim 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 Tim 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 Tim 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 Tim.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Toledo, WA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
More about Tim
Tim has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Tim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
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Tim is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Skookum Creek 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 dogs
Brier, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Brier
Brier is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tim decided to make her part of their program. Tim 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.
Willy, dad
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Willy
Willy is a male Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tim decided to make him part of their program. Tim 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
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Labrador Retriever
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Skookum Creek 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.
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).
