Welcome to Ocotilla
Nestled in the beautiful Colorado Springs area, Ocotilla is your trusted source for healthy, well-socialized Golden Retrievers and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. As a preservationist breeder, Karen Lamb combines decades of expertise with professional training to ensure the future of these incredible breeds and to help you find the perfect companion.
Puppy News & Updates
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers
While we have no immediate litters, we are accepting inquiries for our planned 2026 litters. Contact us to learn more about our waitlist process and upcoming breedings.
Golden Retrievers
Plans are underway for our Spring/Summer 2026 Golden Retriever litters. Please reach out early as our waitlist tends to fill quickly.
Recent Brags & Titles
New Champion!
CH Spinnaker's Oh No Never of Ocotilla (Nevie) finished her Championship title! She also completed her Rally Excellent (RE) title with a 3rd place finish.
Rio Finishes RN Title
Rio finished his Rally Novice (RN) title with a 1st place win in Novice Rally B! He earned 1st place in all three wins with scores of 98, 100, and 96.
GCHB CH Ocotilla's Country Bumpkin
"Bubba" is available for stud to approved bitches.
Nosework & Rally Success
Giddi earned her NW1 title! Meanwhile, Annie finished her Rally Advanced (RA) title.
Willow at the Flatiron Show
This is Ocotilla's Willow of Dalbrian ("Willow").
Uno's New Championship!
Congratulations to CH Dalbrian Uno of Ocotilla ("Uno")!
Rally Champions!
Carly finished her RACH title and Naami completed her Rally Novice title.
How Can We Help?
Obedience Classes
Join our fun, engaging group classes to socialize your dog in a structured environment.
Learn MorePrivate Lessons
One-on-one training tailored to your dog's specific needs and your family's lifestyle.
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Looking for a healthy, well-socialized puppy to join your family? We can help.
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