I'm the breeder behind Crystal Springs Chesapeake’s located in Mack, CO. We offer top-quality puppies from carefully planned litters. We focus on temperament, soundness, and beauty. By creating an environment of health and harmony for young puppies, we believe we are able to give each little pup the very best chance to reach its potential, express its best character, and bring forth its greatest gifts in the relationship with itself and to its family.
About Tracey
It is our passion to responsibly breed, raise, and socialize healthy and happy puppies so that others can enjoy the gift of living life with a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. We knew it was truly our calling when we realized the joy of helping others find puppy love!
What makes Tracey’s program special
We take great care with each breeding to ensure we are producing puppies that are excellent representations of their standard. All of our puppies are exposed to water, swimming, and scent training for hunting. We would be thrilled to connect you with your next beloved companion!
Tracey is a member of 3 clubs
Rocky Mountain Dock Dogs, AKC Grand Valley Kennel Club, American Chesapeake Club
Tracey 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $1,300 - $1,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.
“Deposit will only be returned if no puppies are available from the litter. Return at the seller’s discretion. One example: not enough males or females for various reasons.”
Tracey 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 Tracey 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 Tracey directly.
We use our own program to get them used to noises, other dogs in our home, people, water introduction, playtime indoors/outdoors and more. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Fetch, Pee Pad Intro, Early socialization, Bird Introduction, Human Interactions , Potty pads,, Potty training, crate training, Leash Walking, Potty Training, Socialized with Children, crate training, Noise desensitized , Noises , Chew, e.g. Bone, Socialized with Other Animals, Toys, e.g. Ball, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Cats, Scent Introduction, Exposure to swimming, Various Surfaces, Intro to Water/Swimming, Basic Manners, Initial House Training, Crate Training, Socialization, and Socialized with Adult Dogs.
All puppies are health checked, dewormed, receive first shots, and are microchipped before they go to their new homes.
We send our puppies home with Dew claws removed, Sound and texture enrichment, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Puppy Collar, Food Starter Bag, Vaccinations, and Microchip.
Tracey offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“We prefer pickups at our home. We can ship for an extra cost for the kennel, dishes, travel certificate and cost of shipping.”
Why Tracey started breeding
We wanted to put our passion for Chesapeake Bay Retrievers to good use. Breeding healthy, happy puppies is our way to give back to the breed and the families who love them. We want nothing more than to see each of our dogs and puppies shine whether that be as a member of the family, ducking dogs, sporting or of course, all of the above!
Tracey has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Tracey was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Crystal Springs Chesapeake’s meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Taboo
Taboo is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever almost 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tracey decided to make her part of their program. Tracey 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.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Tonic
Tonic is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever over 1 year old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tracey decided to make her part of their program. Tracey 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.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Decoy
Decoy is a male Chesapeake Bay Retriever over 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tracey decided to make him part of their program. Tracey 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.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Excellent level
Crystal Springs Chesapeake’s 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), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Ectodermal Dysplasia, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).