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Located in Fauquier County, Virginia, our farm is nestled in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our 30 acres of pasture, woods and 3 ponds is the perfect setting to raise and train Chesapeake Bay retriever puppies. Started retrievers occasionally available, hunting (deer, turkey, geese) by invitation. Owner is a member and the Eastern/Overseas Regional Director for the American Chesapeake Club and secretary of Rappahannock River Retriever Club near Warrenton VA.

Puppies are sold with 2 year genetic guarantee. Parents have hips/elbows xrayed/evaluated by OFA and ACVO CERF test on eyes, and other genetic tests including for DM (Degenerative Myelopathy--a devastating disease similar to human MS) and PRA (progressive retinal atrophy; causes dog to go blind). Primary emphasis on good dispositions, good looks and trainability. Seven generations of our dogs belong to satisfied customers and include those with hunt test and field trial accomplishments, show champions and obedience titles as well as family and hunting companions.

See classifieds for up to date info. on our current litters; info. on a nice young started Lab, and our training programs. We occasionally offer started pups or pups sold with a training package. We usually hold back one or two pups from each litter that we ourselves plan to keep and occasionally will sell those to the right homes. Usually these are pups that show exceptional promise: extra special, fancy enough to show and very keen.

We're getting great reports from happy owners with pups from the fall litter out of Sterling aka HR Hope Springs Dowry JH (Southern Md's Dances with Wolves MH**WDQ x CH Puffin II JH CD WDX). Sterling is training in Mississippi, sailed through seasoned in 4 straight passes, and is now working on HRCH and AKC Senior. She's one of our fabulous ash dogs and one of only 3 Puffin daughters. Alan at Copiah Creek reports that she's getting keener every day, she's got an excellent work ethic and just a sweetheart--she loves all people and other dogs. Our winter litter is out of Jib, aka Hope Springs Rufsail JH** (DC AFC Sunday's Rufwater Canvasback MH x CH Puffin II JH CD). She's a hard going, excellent marking, fearless worker, she's tall, muscular and leggy but with a very appealing head and intense yellow eyes. The sire is Colt, aka Tugboat Woods Colt MH, and the pups are a line breeding on Chestnut Hills Ironwood Oak*** MH. In the top photo, Jib is the dark brown bitch in the middle. Jib has OFA Excellent hips, OFA Normal elbows, CERF and PRA Clear by parentage.

Pictured below is one of our colorful litters with ash, deadgrass, sedge and brown puppies. If you want a Hope Springs puppy we strongly urge you to reserve it now, as most are sold before birth. Call Julie at 540/364-9480; we love to talk about our dogs.

BELOW, some of our dogs. Jib, far left, is the dam of the current litter and that's her half brother Usher next to her, the big ash male with the red collar. Their dam Puffin is the red-brown in the middle and their daughter Panda is on the right. The sedge pup is out of Puffin's Aug. 08 litter and recently had a big win at her first dog show in Texas.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Hunting, Fishing, Training

Julie Reardon
Hope Springs Farm
Orlean, Virginia 20128

Breeding quality gun dogs for over 25 years.

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I purchasd a Chessie pup from Puffin and Chief's litter six months ago. Sam has been a retrieving machine since I picked him up at the airport. He is a very co-operative dog, easily trainable and with an excellent disposition. I have found Ms. Reardon to be extremely knowledgable and would recommend her without hesitation. Sam is currently at a pro trainer and excelling. Ms. Reardon stands behind her dogs and says it like it is. Thanks again Ms. Reardon for a great pup.

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My CBR, "Teach," is simply the most intelligent and quick pup I've seen. At 8 weeks, he's sitting and coming on the whistle, mostly crate trained, and retrieving fun bumpers in the house and back yard. Breeders in three states referred me to Julie and I'm so very happy they did. The litter was impressive. It is obvious she cares dearly for her dogs and is genuinely interested in their progress. I'm looking forward to many years of fun in the marshes. Thanks Julie!

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I am thrilled with my ash girl from Sterling's litter! An absolute sweetheart, when I got her at 8 weeks old she was already very well started on birds and basic training, and showing wonderful drive! She is a retrieving maniac! I look forward to getting her in the show, obedience & agility rings as well as out hunting and hunt testing! Julie has been a wonderful resource for information on the breed, pedigrees and health. You can easily see the deep love she has for the breed, and her desire to breed the best Chesapeakes possible in health, mind & body!

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I have known Julie for at least three years now and would recommend her as a breeder to anyone. Hope Springs produces fine Chesapeakes full of natural talent and beauty. I chose her years ago when I was looking for a versatile 'peake that could hunt, run hunt tests, compete in the show ring and eventually use in my own breeding program. I was also quite particular about soundness, checking for health clearances, etc. It was a tall order to fill. I was impressed with her knowledge of the breed. Not only did I find a great dog, I made a few friends for life, Julie and my Hope Springs puppy, Tara. Thanks for everything Julie.

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I have purchased an ASH female from Ms Reardon , whom is very knowledgable of the breed . She went out of her way to help me get Sterling home , and answer any questions i had . She represented Sterling perfectly ,,,although Sterling was a lot nicer than she stated . my next CBR purchase will be a Hope Springs pup period . In 30 years of owning retrievers Ms Reardon was by far the best breeder i have ever dealt with . If anyone has any questions about hope Springs please feel free to email me at copiahcreek@bellsouth.net .

Julie i still can never thank you enough for Sterling she is my pal .......Alan

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Mrs. Julie Reardon sold me a puppy about 7 months ago it was a great experience dealing with Mrs. Reardon. I got to see my puppys mom Rufsail and his grandmother PuffinII both beautiful with friendly and great dispostions.Mrs.Reardon took me down to her pond where i watched my puppy swim and retrieve a bumper at only 11 weeks.Simba my puppy was already responding to whistle commands,was crate trained , introduced to birds and was started house broken.My puppy has excellant drive and is very easy to train with a great dispostion around kids,adults and other dogs I highly recommend Mrs.Reardon to anyone loooking for a very nice puppy, when i purchase another dog i will defintely buy from Mrs. Reardon if you have a questions please contact me at buckshot98@aol.com

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