Dyane Baldwin

Dyane Baldwin has been raising Chesapeake Bay retrievers at Pond Hollow in Newport, Pennsylvania since 1976, making it one of the longer-running programs dedicated to the breed in the mid-Atlantic region. Newport sits in central Pennsylvania, about 30 minutes north of Harrisburg.

Founded alongside her late husband Bill, the program has consistently aimed to produce dogs that excel across multiple disciplines — hunting, conformation, field competitions, obedience, tracking, and agility — while prioritizing sound temperament and good health above all else. Those looking for a Chesapeake Bay retriever breeder in Pennsylvania will find that the Pond Hollow name appears in the pedigrees of dogs from many other kennels across the country.

The property spans acres of woods, meadows, streams, and a pond, giving adult dogs and puppies access to the kind of varied terrain that reflects the breed's working roots. Dyane has personally titled numerous Chesapeakes to Junior Hunter and Senior Hunter levels and has judged retrieving competitions, bringing hands-on field experience directly to her breeding decisions. The program's approach centers on breeding the complete dog — one that carries both correct structure and genuine working ability — while maintaining the genetic diversity the breed depends on for long-term health.

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