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Champions and young dogs for sale; must reduce numbers. Click "News and Info". Need to place some beautiful dogs in good homes. We are willing to negotiate prices; make us an offer!

 Houston's son "Duke" is OFA excellent and got his championship in San Antonio, 3/8/09.

Lily has had her Ultrasound; she is definitely pregnant! We counted 7, but since she's had 10, 10 and 11, we feel she will have more. My vet says you don't always see all the pups at 5 weeks. Lily will deliver sometime around July 25th to 28th by c-section. She will be x-rayed before 7/25 for a final count. I have started to get deposits for these pups. Don't wait too long or you'll miss this unique opportunity to get a great pup. Remember , we have no incidence of cancer, heart problems or thyroid in our line. Call for more information: 281-794-7878.

Welcome to Xanadu Kennels

Breeders of champion Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Golden Retrievers

About Xanadu Kennels

Chuck and Candy Van Duzer started Xanadu Kennels in 1992 after breeding Golden Retrievers for a dozen years.

When our foundation Golden bitch,  was put down as a result of cancer, we decided to look into a different breed without the potential cancer and other health problems many Goldens may have. We knew how wonderful Chesapeakes were and acquired Shelby, 'our founder.' We are now one of the largest breeders of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers in the South.

Shelby begat Ruby who in turn begot six champions (and counting), several excellent hunting dogs and all told, a total of thirty-nine magnificent companions. Ruby's offspring have in turn begun having puppies. We now have 5 generations of chessies; 15 years to 9 month to new born. All our dogs spend their time having fun, training, swimming and enjoying life.

Our fourth generation arrived in the fall of 2002. Out of fifteen puppies, nine have confirmation points. Six of the offsprings have become confirmation champions. The first of our fifth generation arrived in the spring of 2006. and more in 2007. We expect two litter June, 2008 and 4 more late 2008. We out breed as much as possible; trying for that "perfect chessie".

Sound dogs, proper in all respects. Those are the straightforward breeding guidelines we have employed with success. We breed for the original colors: shades of brown and sedge.

Pictures of all of our champions are available elsewhere in the site.

For those of you new to Chessies, we encourage you to read "Is a Chessie for me?" If still interested we suggest The New Complete Chesapeake Bay Retriever, by Janet and Dr. Daniel Horn as an excellent reference book on the breed.

We have between four to six high, sometimes more, quality litters every year and have shipped puppies (over 8 weeks old,) across the US and Europe.

We welcome inquiries about upcoming breedings, and accept deposits anytime after we establish a breeding. The deposits are good for a 12 month period on any litter.

Frequently we have older dogs available.

Stud service is available, subject to our review of the bitch's bloodline, OFA and CERF status.

Contact Information: Candy Van Duzer