CCRCA Breeders Directory
The breeders listed below are all members in good standing with the Curly-coated Retriever Club of America. In addition, all have been members of the club for at least 2 years and have agreed to microchip all puppies, take back or help rehome any dogs they have bred, and provide AKC registration within 60 days of purchase. The CCRCA recommends that buyers are provided paperwork which includes the puppy's health record, microchip information and litter information. The CCRCA does not require breeders to do any health testing on their breeding stock. Buyers are advised to do their own research.
CCRCA Recommended testing for breeding stock
The CCRCA recommends all dogs used in breeding programs have the following tests done prior to breeding and the results be reported to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. www.ofa.org
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals(OFA) has created the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC), with established recommendation testing protocols for each breed with the help of each breed's parent club https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/curly-coated-retriever
- OFA Hip evaluation or PennHip evaluation, OFA elbow evaluation is recommended
- Ophthalmological Companion Animal Eye Registry(CAER) exam (formerly Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)), within 2 years of breeding, up until the age of 8 years of age
- OFA Heart echocardiogram performed by a board certified veterinary cardiologist for certification after 2 years of age
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type III (GSDAIII) DNA test
- Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) DNA test
- Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1-Progessive Retinal Atrophy (CORD-1 PRA) DNA test
Note: It is possible that breedings using frozen semen from deceased dogs may not have all of the testing listed above as the tests were not available when the dog was alive.
| STATE | NAME | YEARS IN BREED |
PUPPY PLANS |
| CA | Iris Andre Pizzazz 916-825-5598 www.curlycoats.net |
40 Years | Breed for show, field work, and performance. Health information available on OFA.org. Typically 1 litter a year. |
| CA | Jennifer Barton, DVM Full Curl Retrievers |
4 Years | No litters planned at this time. |
| CT | Bree Berner ConnCurls |
18 Years | Litter planned in early 2026. GCH CH Dese's Dynamic Delta BCAT DN CGC TKN FITB CHIC information available on OFA website |
| FL | Jennifer Harms Fullcircle 850-251-0732 |
20 Years | Litter planned for Spring 2026 from health tested parents. Producing show, performance and pet. |
| FL | Rita Knoll GemCurls 763-442-1941 |
30 years | All health testing on the OFA website. Breeding for conformation in type and soundness with biddability for field, agility, and any other performance event. Carrying on the Riverwatch in GemCurls@Riverwatch Litter planned early 2026 |
| FL | Megan Mello Loudermilk Elflock 904-616-3894 |
Entire Life | Second generation breeder/owner/handler |
| IA | Craig Leager Hiraeth Gun Dogs 515-720-9019 |
5 Years | First litter planned possilbly next year |
| MD | Scott & Kathy Shifflett Kuly Kreek |
30 Years | Litter expected in 2026 |
| MD | John & Daria Heyn Nyehyrst 920-327-3606 |
30 Years | Valuing foremost temperment and conformation. Breeding planned Spring 2026 |
| TN | Lisa Lewis Harvest Moon 615-425-8590 |
15 Years | Puppies occasionally for Show, Field and Performance, as well as Companions |
| TX | Stephanie Ayers Ayershire |
23 Years | |
| WA | Karleen Swarztrauber, MD Tephra |
30 Years | 1 to 2 litters per year, adults sometimes available. Emphasis on health, athleticism and temperament. |
Club Disclaimer
The CCRCA does not endorse, recommend, and/or prefer one breeder to another. There are requirements to be listed on this Breeders Directory, see the link at the top right of this page to read them.
Below are links to several good articles to read BEFORE buying a puppy:
http://www.akc.org/akc-dog-lovers/why-buy-from-a-responsible-breeder/
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/eight-signs-of-a-responsible-breeder/
http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/future-dog-owner/about-buying-a-dog/
PLEASE do your “homework” before investing in a dog. Its what’s best for the dog as well as you and your family.
