Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Breeder - Murchison, VIC

Barkinvale Chesapeake Bay Retreivers - Murchison, Victoria

Dogs

Dog Breeder

Dogs - Chesapeake Bay Retriever ;

Registration: DOGS VIC;

Clubs & Assoc: Rachel and Trevor Smith - City of Greater Shepparton Council. Dogs Victoria member number 3100047856.

Prefix: Barkinvale

Supply/Source #: RB115939

Location: Murchison, VIC

Phone: 0419236888

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Our dogs live on a 2.5 acre property with lots of room to play and lots of love and attention from our family. Teddy was an amazing retriever and Ellie being the sweetest dog we could have asked for. We were pleased that the attributes of Teddy's intelligence and excellent training and Ellie's nature produced pups well suited for showing, hunting and as a family pet. Bringing an established line from America was key in our decision to diversify the breed's bloodlines within Australia.

Rachel and Trevor Smith brought Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt Smith from Sacramento, CA purchased from champion breeders the McGibbons and Eleanor "Ellie" Roosevelt Smith was purchased from the Crowleys in Victoria in 2017.

Teddy comes from Sire AM CH HYFLYN CC JOLTA JAVA and Dam FROST HILL ZUG BUG with championship grandparents on both sides. Teddy's grandmother is featured in the book "The New Complete Chesapeake Bay Retreiver" on page 163.

Ellie's pedigree is from Sire STORMBAY BRIGADOON BREEZE and CROWLEE JUST IMAGINE

In 2019 Teddy and Ellie had a litter. Two of the pups (Theordore Roosevelt Junior "TJ) and Sir Isaac Newton "Newt" remain with us. The rest of the pups went to families throughout Australia. Of the nine pups, two died in the early weeks.

Teddy passed in 2020 at the age of 10. Ellie was spayed in 2023 and TJ was also neutered. Newt is still in tact and one of the two female pups is owned by one of our daughters and is in tact.

We are open to breeding with a suitable male or female, but are no longer able to breed on our own.

Breeder Questionnaire

Question. Do you health test appropriately (eg hip and elbow X-ray scoring, DNA testing), and understand the genetic issues that may affect your breed? Do you have sensible, sustainable breeding strategies in place to promote the health of your dogs and puppies?

Yes

Letter from vet provided regarding the overall condition of the parents and acceptability for breeding as well as puppy records including overall health and vaccinations. Specific advanced testing can be conducted upon request at purchasers expense.

Question. Do you ensure that your puppies are properly socialised?

Yes

Puppies complete puppy training classes at 16-24 weeks and are socialised with other dogs, animals and people once safe from exposure to disease (approximately 16 weeks) and have regular human interaction from birth with our family and interested owners upon request.

Question. Do you have any of the following: conditions of sale, health guarantee or warranty, de-sexing agreement, a buyer questionnaire, verbal or personal interview?

Yes

De-sexing agreement on a case by case basis

Question. Is ensuring that your puppies go to the right home a high priority? What type of measures do you take to ensure your dogs and puppies are going to go to loving homes?

Yes

Question. Do you offer ongoing support?

Yes

Barkinvale manual provided with info on the breed, health, dietary and training info. As well as on-going access to us.

Question. In the long term, do you assist with re-homing a puppy or dog if for some reason the new family are no longer able to care for it?

Yes

Question. Do you offer pet insurance?

Breeder has not answered this question