ABOUT US

We are a small family kennel that breeds AKC Golden Retrievers. Since we started Koloa Hunting Goldens in 1985, we've had a total of 11 Goldens in our own home. An additional 4 have been in the homes of our family. All of our dogs have been full members of the family; they are socialized with adults, kids, and grandkids. They make excellent, enthusiastic hunting and retrieving partners!

We fell in love with Goldens in 1975 and wanted to continue working with field lines for hunting. Our first breeding pair joined our pack in '85 and '88, respectively, welcoming their first litter in '90. Since then, we've had a total of five litters with four dams. We only breed when we, or a family member, are ready for a puppy, and we ensure good homes for the remainder of the litter every time. We don't breed often, but we always strive to do it as responsibly and proficiently as possible.

We exceed the health standards set by the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA), as our primary goal is to produce the healthiest and happiest puppies possible that lead to the betterment of the breed. We always look for a low coefficient of inbreeding, good health, and traits that make good home and working companions. All of our puppies are family dogs, but they have also been used in therapy, search and rescue, wildlife conservation (i.e., nest searches/population studies), obedience, agility, field trials, and hunt tests!

We also pursue continuing breeder education, taking courses from AKC Canine College, Good Dog Good Breeder Center, and Institute of Canine Biology. Additionally, we attend all Good Dog Annual Health Symposiums and have become certified in Pet First Aid through the American Red Cross. We also take in relevant books, journal articles, webinars, and podcasts with the intent of increasing our knowledge and skills to become better breeders and dog owners.