Meet the Breeder & Whelper

Curly Oak Kennels is run hands-on by me. I breed Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and provide professional whelping and puppy development for both my own program and other breeders. I’m heavily involved from breeding through whelping and early development, with a strong focus on structure, confidence, and raising dogs that are prepared for real life. This isn’t a hands-off setup — I’m present, involved, and honest about what I do and don’t offer. If a litter is in my care, it’s raised intentionally, with attention to both the dogs and the people behind them.