Halcyon Kennels is a father-daughter team. Peter is a retired contractor, and has loved and bred Goldens since 1979. Bridget is a veterinarian practicing in southern MA. She received her BS in Animal Sciences from the University of New Hampshire, then received her DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Bridget has been helping her father whelp litters since she was a young girl. Bridget and Peter both live in the small seaside town of Mattapoisett.
Our dogs are a huge part of our family. We wouldn't be complete without them! Our puppies are raised in our home and are given constant attention from family, friends, and visitors. This results in a dog that everyone wants- eager to please, easy to train, friendly and outgoing.
We have owned and bred Goldens since 1979, and have loved every second of it! We breed because we love dogs and want to improve our breed for the future. We perform health clearances in hopes of producing litters that will be stronger and healthier than the previous generation. We carefully plan each mating by researching bloodlines, complementing dam and sire characteristics, and noting the quality of each health clearance.
Our lines contain many champions, as well as other outstanding hunting, agility and service titles. We do our best to breed to the Golden standard with our primary focus being on health and temperament.
We love to talk about our dogs and show them off! We've been told many times the pictures on our website are no comparison to how beautiful our dogs are in person. If you would like to visit, have any questions, or would just like to chat, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us!