Del Brave Chesapeake Bay Retrievers

12/22/2024

When you let your chessie roam free in the house they usually find things and destroy them. Jetty was staying at Renee Sillitti house and made a stash for herself, maybe she thought she was there to clean up. Yes that is a 3 hole punch.

12/19/2024

Jetty, CH Del Brave Madison Stroll came home from the AKC National Championships in Orlando with Best of Opposite S*x win under judge Debbie Melgreen who complimented Jetty on her good movement.

Movement is an indicator of correct conformation with soundness being the ability to perform with the least amount of effort.

Thankful that my friend Kristeen Davidson-Christman was available to show Jetty (GCHG CH Airdawn's Madison x Del Brave Whistle Stop SH DS)

12/03/2024

Mint earns a 5-point major, her third major, at the NCCBRC specialty MD on Dec 1 under judge Nancy Tuthill. RWB previous day at Chesapeake Club of Maryland.

11/15/2024

On chilly mornings such as today it is a welcomed silence. The dogs were out before light to potty and play. Now fed they are sleeping.

09/09/2024

Just a little brag for GCh Ch Del Brave Notorious Magical Me JH CGC and his trainer and handler Chris Adams, owner Renee Sillitti. 2 started passes in UKC hunt test. This is a tune up event for Theo to run AKC Senior events this Fall.

09/09/2024

Candid photos taken at 2024 ACC National Show Specialty last week

09/09/2024

Happy first birthday to the Penny x Kjell litter. 9/8/23. (Del Brave I Wanna Be Bad. X North Flow Swedish Adventure)

From the owner of Izzy, they write:

Izzy is a big UGA fan and has 3 baby human siblings that she is so calm and tender with. She is busy all day making sure her family is safe. I truly believe She knows when Nick comes home and she doesn't need to "work" anymore. Her natural hunting skills are impeccable and She loves loves to swim!! I am amazed at this bloodline. She is the smartest and best dog we could ever ask for. We are so thankful for you all! Happy birthday to these pups.

08/14/2024

Penny, Del Brave I Wanna Be Bad DS, did five jumps at the Teamworks Battle of the Breeds event on July 27th for her Dock Senior title.

07/09/2024

Yesterday, July 8th,2024 Joust received his wings. He was born Nov 22, 2009, bred by Dyane Baldwin using frozen semen of my dog Brave. Co-owned with Kevin Shaffer. Joust was bred 18 times and produced many wonderful offspring. His legacy lives on in my girls, Kiki (granddaughter), Emma (great-great granddaughter, and Jetty (granddaughter). Without a doubt an exceptional dog in merit. Gave good hugs. CH Del Brave A Knight's Tale MH. Like his sire he will continue siring offspring via frozen semen.

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07/02/2024

Penny, mother of Mint, is a little powerhouse.

Yesterday was her 4th birthday. So happy birthday to littermates, Theo, Goose, Dini, Odie B, + 7 others.

07/01/2024

The Mint at Orracoke. First time in the ocean at 9 months old

05/24/2024

Second 4pt Major for Mint at Bucks county KC, May 4.2024. Judge Jason Hoke

04/04/2024

Del Brave Akamai Koa. 12 1/2 years old. A Sam x Risk daughter. Still happy doing her weaves. Days are still good but for how long who knows. Radiation off the table.

03/12/2024

In her first show at 6 months and 2 days Mint earned a 4 pt major over 3 bitch Specials at the Tarheel Cluster in Raleigh. Thank you judge Paula Nykiel.

Mint is Del Brave Penny Bank (GCH CH North Flow Swedish Adventure CD BN RE NA NAJ CAA THDN DMX AM HDS CGC FITG x Del Brave I Wanna Be Bad)

03/12/2024

Nice week for Kiki in her first and only three Best Puppy 4 to 6 month old competitions at the Tarheel Cluster in Raleigh. She turns 6 months on March 16th. A BIS, Group 3, and a Group 1.

Kiki is Del Brave Double Happiness ( Sienna Bay Waterwynd Fly Me to the Moon RN CAA FCAT2 DMX DS AMA AS CGCA TKA ATT x Del Brave Wild and Wired)

02/03/2024

Joely in her retirement home. Early retirement like me only I didn't get the beach house on Jersey shore and another in Florida.

Thanks all who were interested.

01/15/2024

First show on her 4 month birthday. Handled by owner, Dana Stokesberry. This is Boo (Kjell x Penny) aka Del Brave Haunting the Flyway.

01/02/2024

Random photos from from the start of the new year