Pond Hollow Chesapeakes - Pennsylvania Chesapeake Bay Retriever Breeders

We have been involved with the breed since 1976. All of our dogs have been handled, trained and shown by ourselves. We do not employ professional handlers to compete with our dogs. We feel it is very important that we KNOW the dogs personally and their reactions in competition. I have trained and handled dogs to titles in obedience (UD level), hunt tests (SH level), & Best in Show and am an AKC judge in conformation and hunt tests. I am listed in the 1998 book Who's Who In Dogs by Connie Vanacore. As well I am the editor/author of American Chesapeake Club's breed book. On the breeding side, other breeders for improvement of their own dogs value our dogs since we have rigid requirements for temperament, conformation and hunting instincts. We have bred over 240 AKC titled dogs in all types of venues. In December 2004, our 100^th conformation champion titled; in April 2006 our 100^th performance dog titled! Pond Hollow dogs have won national recognition awards in field, show and obedience. Written Health Guarantees. No sales pitch, just good honest dogs ! 2009-three different Pond Hollow dogs have earned MH legs-all owner trained !

FALL LITTERS Both litters backgrounds are Ch MH titled. All health clearances and Written health guarantee. Litter Due Nov 21-Sire is proven producer of FT pointed/** offspring; numerous hunting companions and conformation titlist too. Litter Due Dec 4th-Sire well-boned & coated light deadgrass male-broad head, super temperament and high powered retriever; Dam- thickcoated, high prey drive; outstanding conformation and outgoing happy attitude. Both sire & dam are out Ch Master Hunters with Ch/MH/*** behind as well. Puppies socialized and evaluated based on our personal experience owning, training & competing. Pond Hollow dogs are known WORLDWIDE. There is a reason Pond Hollow dogs form the basis of many many Chesapeake kennels.

We are happy to talk Chesapeakes and to introduce you to our "family". Visitors welcome-just call ahead. These puppies will be ready in January & February 2010 to take and can be hunting next Fall.

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Dyane Baldwin
4308 Mannsville Road
Newport, Pennsylvania 17074

Breeding quality gun dogs for over 33 years.

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My family received "Finn" from Dyane and Pond Hollow on Oct 13, 2009. Without knowing it, Finn came into a household that was once held by another CBR, "Scout", who had much Pond Hollow in his bloodline, and was the most dedicated working retriever I have ever been around. For that reason, I went to Pond Hollow this time to, hopefully, get a CBR that would live up to Scout's high standards. I have not been dissapointed. Finn has exceeded my expectations in a huge way. @ 10 weeks old he is doing all of his basic commands, and has already started doing them by whistle. To my great joy, he is already ahead of Scout in his willingness to be trained and respond.

The reason I mention this is that I let Dyane choose Finn for me, knowing that I am a hunter. I had never done this before, as I was always hands on in picking my dogs. Dyane assured me that she would pick a dog that suited my desires. She has been dead on the money. @ 8.5 weeks old I took him into a dove field just to see how he responded to gun shots. No gun shyness. Great. To my suprise, he was pouncing on doves that fell close to us, which is more than I ever expected at such a young age. These dogs are natural hunters/retrievers.

I did a ton of research on CBR breeders before I settled on Pond Hollow and Dyane. I did just as much research on Dyane after I thought I knew I was going with Pond Hollow for my next CBR. Her reputation speaks for itself, and her dog savvy is worth its weight in gold.
Highly Reccomended,

David
Corpus Christi, Tx.

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We have two Chessies bred by Dyane Baldwin, father and son, Bear(5 yrs) and Hunter. Bear is the ultimate hunting dog, but he turned out so beautifully that we showed him and he is a Champion as well as having his Sr Hunting title.
Out of his first litter we wanted a pup so Dyane chose one for us and our dark curly boy Hunter was the result (18 mos old). Both Bear and Hunter are perfectly suited to our household and needs, super happy dogs, and they were hand picked by Dyane. She is first and foremost dedicated to breeding the best and most true and healthiest Chessies. She is a good friend to us and has kept in touch with us through thick and thin, Dyane is the best you could ask for. She is particular where her pups are placed, so you will be lucky to get a Pondhollow pup. Any advice you need with your pup is always there. Five stars PLUS

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I have 2 girls from Dyane and can't say enough wonderful things about their temperment and their drive to retrieve. Not only are they hunters but their conformation is excellent! the older girl has conformation, hunt and obedience titles and the younger one is on her way, hope to be a CH/MH!
Dyane Baldwin has contributed so much to the breed,will always try to improve on what she feels is necessary. We are very fortunate to have Pond Hollow pups and thank Dyane for all that she has done.
Chris

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In terms of professionalism and proven results Dyane Baldwin and her Pond Hollow Chesapeakes would easily rank within the top five Chesapeake Breeders both Nationally and Internationally.

This is a serious Breeder with each breeding carefully researched and planned with prospective buyers in mind; while most of these litters are either show quality or close to it, the breeding also produce versatile dogs who are at home in the field, obedience and or agility rings with excellent temperaments.

Dyane and I co-own Ch Pond Hollow Rappahannah CD, SH (aka Hannah) who now has 3 Master legs and we hope to finish her title this year. Hannah is a good example of the Pond Hollow program in that, Dyane knew Hannah was going to a Pro Trainer and into Hunt Test competition. With that in mind, Hannah was selected from a litter and the rest is history.

After her Senior Title, she went back to Dyane for her Breed Title finishing with 3 Majors including to 2 Best of Breeds.

The other important factor is Dyane is always there for an owner when you need help. If I don't call her, she will check in to find out how Hannah is doing.

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No one has worked harder for the Chessie breed than Dyanne Baldwin. Her tireless effort to promote the breed, help manage The American Chesapeake Club and at the same time, put her heart and soul into her own breeding program earns her a great big "Atta Girl"! We have a 10 yr. old boy, "Teak" (Pond Hollow Chincoteaque) out of Dyannes' beloved late boy, "Bogie" (Pond Hollow Casablanca)He is a doll, we love him dearly. Best of all, Dyanne still, after 10 yrs, checks on him from time to time. So, if you want a carefully and thoughtfully bred Chessie and want to make a friend who someday, if not already, reaches legendary status in the breed...call Dyanne.

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