Availability

Available Puppies & Litters

Every River Recon litter is planned with purpose — pairing proven field genetics and the temperament that makes a Chesapeake exceptional in the blind.

Deposits Open

Fall 2026 Litter

$2,000

$500 deposit to hold

This pairing brings together Thunderbird Commando R Banks and RF Corporal Tullibee Tapa. Puppies are expected late October into early November 2026 and will go home at 7–8 weeks. All puppies are AKC registered and come with age-appropriate vaccinations. A $500 deposit secures your place on the waitlist — contact us to begin the placement process.

Whelp Date

Late October / Early November 2026

Go-Home

December 2026

Expected

Litter expected late October / early November

Sire

Thunderbird Commando R Banks

Dam

RF Corporal Tullibee Tapa

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How It Works

The Placement Process

We place puppies with hunters and serious sportsmen who are committed to developing a working retriever.

Submit an Inquiry

Complete the puppy inquiry form with your hunting background, experience with retrievers, and what you're looking for in a dog.

Phone Consultation

We'll schedule a call to discuss your goals, hunting style, and whether a River Recon puppy is the right fit for your program.

Deposit & Placement

A $500 deposit secures your place on the waitlist. Pick order is determined by deposit date. We assist with puppy selection based on your goals.

Go-Home Day

Puppies go home at 7–8 weeks with AKC registration, age-appropriate vaccinations, and a puppy packet.

Ready to Join the Waitlist?

Deposits for the Fall 2026 litter are now being accepted. Contact us to begin the placement process.

Submit a Puppy Inquiry