


I'm John C., the breeder behind Sky Pond Chesapeakes located in Lancaster, KY. We are experienced, reputable Chesapeake Bay Retriever breeders. We take great pride in our dogs, our puppies, and our program. Our program is focused on breeding Retrievers that are healthy, well-structured, and have outstanding temperaments. We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home!


John 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.

John 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 John 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 John directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from John.
Meet in Lancaster, KY
4416 miles away
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Meet at Blue Grass Airport
4397 miles away
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Meet in Lexington, KY
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John has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Sky Pond Chesapeakes meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Sass
Sass is a happy girl who loves to retrieve. She has earned a Champion conformation titie.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Tank
Tank is a large, heavy boned, dark brown dog. He loves to retrieve. He is a Grand Champion in conformation.
Excellent level
Sky Pond 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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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).