


I'm Virginia B., the breeder behind Willow Bend Chesapeakes located in Whitewater, CO. We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever with other individuals and families!
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Female
Boy 2
Male
Boy 1
Male
Girl 2
Female
Boy 4
Male
Boy 3
Male
Boy 1
Male
Girl 3
Female
Girl 2
Female
Boy 2
Male
Girl 4
Female
Girl 1
Female
Virginia 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 includes AKC puppy registration form, first shots, worming if needed, socialization. All pups will be microchipped. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of size or color. Deposits are refundable up to when pups are 6 weeks old. After 6 weeks, they become non-refundible."
Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Virginia.
Meet in Whitewater, CO
Meet at Montrose Airport
Virginia has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Virginia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Virginia’s links

Willow Bend Chesapeakes meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Paddles
Paddles is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Virginia decided to make her part of their program. Virginia 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.
Great health testing
Excellent level
Willow Bend 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Disease Panel, 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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.