Three Horses Chesapeakes
- Lake Anna, VA
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
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.
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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
"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.
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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Maria.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lake Anna, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Baltimore/Washington Airport
Flexible meeting point
Maria can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Maria
Club memberships
Maria is a member of American Chesapeake Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Maria has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Maria was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Maria’s links
Maria is a trusted Good Dog breeder
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
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.
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).
