LongMeadow Kennels      
  Dover, PA/ License # 4226 

Dedicated breeders of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers

Credentials


LongMeadow Credentials & Contributions
At LongMeadow we are very active in promoting the Chesapeake Bay Retriever through volunteer efforts with the American Chesapeake Club and American Kennel Club.
  • 1998- 2002 ~ Treasure & Officer of the American Chesapeake Club
In 1998, when running for Treasure & Officer of the American Chesapeake Club we were asked by the nominating committee to outline the issues facing the American Chesapeake Club and they still hold true today...
 
"I believe that there are four critical challenges facing the ACC Board and membership as we enter the new millennium. First, we need to foster the unique nature of our breed through education and by encouraging quality breeding programs, which balance retrieving instinct and conformation to the breed standard. We must protect against the diversion of the field and conformation lines so prevalent in Labradors and Golden Retrievers. Second, we need increased cooperation and support from membership on health related issues. Only through better breeding practices made possible by open communications and sharing of information can we hope to reduce hereditary health problems in Chesapeakes. Our third challenge is to maintain the enthusiasm and momentum surrounding the ACC Rescue Network. With an every growing number of Chesapeakes turning up in shelters we need a strong well-organized network to place them in appropriate homes. Finally, I would like to see a renewed emphasis on professionalism and common courtesy both within the Board and the ACC community at large. Despite our personal differences we all share a common interest in promoting and protecting our Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. Only through cooperation, mutual respect and focus on our common goals will we be able to care for the future of our breed."
 
  • 1997- 2006 ~ American Chesapeake Club Book Marketing & Sales
  • Electronics Committee Chair Person
  • American Chesapeake Charitable Trust Founding Officer
 

LongMeadow Titles & Awards
 
Our Chesapeakes compete in many different types of American Kennel Club, Canadian Kennel Club, United Kennel Club and American Chesapeake Club events including Bench Shows, Hunt Tests, Field Trials, Competitive Obedience Trials, Competitive Agility Trials and Working Dog Programs. Here are some the titles earned by LongMeadow Chesapeakes:
 
AKC Bench Shows AKC Competitive Obedience Trials Hunt Tests & Field Trials
Winners Dog Companion Dog ACC Working Dog
Winners Bitch Companion Dog Excellent ACC Working Dog Excellent
Best in Sweepstakes Utility Dog ACC Working Dog Qualified
Best of Opposite Utility Dog Excellent AKC Junior Hunter
Sporting Group Placements High in Trial AKC Senior Hunter
Best of Breed High Combined in Trail AKC Master Hunter
Best in Specialty Show OTCH Obedience Trial Champion AKC Master National Qualified
Best in Show   UKC Started Retriever
AKC Junior Hunting Titles   UKC Finished Retriever
Breed by Exhibitor Champion