Arrived February 18, 2024

Waylon and Maple had a litter of 6 healthy pups. Due to a last minute cancelation we have one very nice, light dead grass, female pup that just became available? If you are interested in providing this sweety with a great home please contact us now.

Past Litters from Farnell Farm

We've owned Chesapeakes since I was a kid hunting ducks and grouse back in the '80s. With the first Chesapeake my wife got me once we were married we began breeding for high quality Cheaspeakes Bay Retriever Pups at Farnell Farm beginning in 2005

Hints on Owning one of Our Pups

Are you familiar with Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and the challenges that may await you in raising up an outstanding dog that will probably be smarter than you? If so, this link will give you some hints on how to best go about reserving a pup from us. If not, you may wish to consider a nice mellow lab.

Current Litter Arrived – February 18, 2023

We had one cancelation on our reservation list and are now happy to announce this awesome light dead grass female pup which just became available.

Please contact us now if you are interested in providing a great home for one of these pups.

North River Chesapeakes

North River Chesapeakes, located in western Washington state, is a site specifically designed for those hoping to purchase one the Chesapeake Bay Retrieves for sale now or in the future. Beginning in 2005, North River Splash came from Utah and was later bred with Gunner’s Mate of Sekiu from Sekiu, Washington.

History

A continuation of the Farnell Farm Chesapeakes lineage, the dogs have participated in shows, “Dock Dogs“, hunt tests, as well as performed as outstanding hunters and family pets and guardians.

Dock Dog Moxie

Health

A healthy dog, with a great disposition and confirmation is always the number one goal. Excelling as hunters and family pets and guardians seems to come naturally. The breeding dogs are tested for DM, EIC, and PRA to ensure these debilitating traits are not manifested in any offspring of the parents. Since these are recessive traits, as long as both parents are not carriers of the trait the debilitating trait is unable to affect future offspring.

Testing

The foundational dogs of our breeding program have had their hips, elbows, and eyes tested once they reached 2 years of age. This helps us evaluate their potential in our breeding program. Additionally, the dew claws are removed so that if the dog hunts there is no chance of this extra digit, off the lower side of the leg, catching on some brush and causing a more severe injury. Additionally, the pups are vet checked, started on a vaccination series, and dewormed prior to heading home with their new owners.

Pup Preparation

The pups are exposed to as many new experiences and conditions as possible from birth to 8 weeks of age. While maturing daily, they explore our farm and experience life in the real outdoors. With 10 children of our own, some which have provided us with grandchildren, the pups enjoy lots of action with the little ones. This produces a pup which is near bullet proof and ready for anything. If interested in automatic emails on all things related to great pups please consider subscribing to our Pup Blog or Contact Us for additional information.

North River Splash with Single Pup
North River Splash and Pup
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Tikka-Chesapeake Bay Retriever with ducks retrieved after a good days hunt
One of the outstanding hunters, Tikka!