I'm Maria O., the breeder behind Three Horses Chesapeakes located in Lake Anna, VA. We strive for conformationally correct, athletic, and intelligent dogs - the truly versatile Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Our dogs excel in the show ring, LOVE hunting in the field, and are devoted companions to their forever families. These dogs can do it all and we make sure to foster that versatility beginning from the moment they're born.
AKC Breeder of Merit and AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T.
Q. & A. with Maria
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Lite blue
Went home
Female
Blue
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Maria
Maria 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and $2,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes routine deworming, front dewclaw removal, microchipping, first vaccination , prepaid registration with AKC.
Pups are heavily socialized and are exposed to a variety of terrains, wings, water, exercise pens, crate trained and rides in car.”
Contract & health guarantee
Maria 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 Maria 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 Maria directly.
Three Horses 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
Greer, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Greer
Greer has a wonderful disposition and loves to retrieve!
Roan, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Roan
Roan has an excellent effervescent temperament with drive and train ability. She is a Champion and holds 7 other obedience and gun dog titles.
Winter, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Winter
Winter is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maria decided to make her part of their program. Maria 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Three Horses 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.
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).