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Here's what our Veterinarian who checks & vaccinates the pups before leaving to go to their new homes had to say about us...

"Having associated with Freya since September of 2002, and ministered unto her Goldens and Labs since that time, I can confidently say that her puppies are of high quality, well dispositioned, of good conformity, and well cared for medically and husbandry wise. To my knowledge, she has never sold a puppy that has been less than what she has described it to be. She has sought the best of veterinary care from several highly creditable sources."

--E.J. Hathaway, V.M.D (University of PA 1953 WIlmington DE Animnal Hospital 1953-1993) (AAHA) (Owner, HA Admin, Retirted) (Creature Comforts Veterinary Service Associate, 1995 to May 2007) Housecall Veterinary Service 2001 to present)

The following are more notes, letters, & emails we've recieved from happy pet owners who've adopted from us....

"Freya, wanted to give you an update on Sadie. She will soon be 16 months old this month on the 28th!! (She is a pup from Candy litter May 2005). She is just the most precious dog ever. Anyone else out there that is fortunate enough to have a puppy from you will understand what I am talking about. Thanks again Freya for providing us with such a wonderful dog. Sadie is just awesome."

--Lucy, Proud owner of a Candy pup.

"Hi, Sorry I haven't written sooner....The Golden Pup you sold to us, whom we have name Callaway (my son is a golfer) is turning into the most WONDERFUL dog....He is just gorgeous (sort of like the picture of his dad), and is gentle and loving ...THANK YOU so much and I would be VERY happy to recommend you to ANYONE looking for a quality Golden."

--Deb & Ben, Proud owner of a Golden pup.

"I just wanted to say thank you so much for such a great little puppy. Shelby is getting used to her new surroundings and having a good time getting to know our cats. Our vet was very impressed with her temperament and how healthy she seemed to be-and he was impressed with you as well. Thanks again!!!!"

--Kelly, Proud owner of a "Candy" pup.

"Dear Freya, I am very happy to report that Kaya passed her CGC and Therapy Dog test today. She is from the Sierra/Casey litter and now 2.5 years old. She is an absolute sweetie, incredibly gentle and calm. I am very excited that we will be able to do visits in nursing homes now!

As you might recall, my friend Debbie has Kaya's sister, Alessi. Kaya and Alessi adore each other. We go for long walks around nearby lakes twice a week, and often see each other on weekends too. If they are out of town, we have Alessi, and if we are out of town, they take Kaya. It has worked out so well for both families. Sometimes we go camping together, the two families, and both dogs adore that.

I hope everything is going well for you. I am so grateful for the wonderful dog that we have from you!"

--Patricia, Proud owner of a "Sierra" pup.

"Hello Freya, I just wanted to let you know how our pup is doing. We named him Cody after his dad! He is the most sweetest little pup. He is so smart and lovable and so well behaved. Our two cats took to him right away and he is already playing with them. He is also doing great with potty training we have a schedule and he falling into a nice routine. He is a wonderful addition to our family!

"Hi Freya! I just wanted to say hello and to let you know that Cody... is doing extremley well. He turned 3 yrs old on January 5th. He is the greatest dog ever. So loving and gentle and obedient. He is a great athlete as well... We love Cody so much and thanks again for a great, healthy, and happy dog!"

Thanks again!"

--Liz, Proud owner of a "Candy" pup.

"Hi Freya, Thanks for all your help. I will refer anyone looking for Retrievers your way. You care about your animals, and don't consider them "Out of your hair" once they depart like alot of breeders. Thanks again for the info. Different foods, books ,etc give you different recomendations; I just trust your opinions a little more:-)"

--Len, Proud owner of a Sierra puppy.

"Charlie has become an integral part of our family. He and our Yellow, Daisy, get along like brother and sister. He is, by far, the most affectionate dog we’ve seen. He is my “brown shadow” and I love it.

Charlie repaid us in total, and more, in the early morning hours of January 8th. Lynn and I enjoyed a fire in our fireplace Saturday afternoon and evening. We went to bed, and several times I partially awoke smelling smoke and thinking I should get up and check it out…only to drift back to sleep. Finally, Charlie nuzzled me sharply enough to wake me and to realize that the room was filled with smoke and that the house was on fire. Our smoke alarms had failed, and we had been breathing smoke for quite awhile – I probably went back to sleep because of the shortage of oxygen. After putting out the fire, the fire chief told us we were maybe 30 minutes away from succumbing to smoke inhalation and an hour from having the house fully engulfed in fire.

The damage, fortunately, was limited because we caught the fire before it had a chance to take off. Lynn, Daisy, Charlie and I are all OK – the really important thing. But, for anyone who ever thinks that adopting a dog later in its life is not rewarding – or that they won’t bond with your family, I beg to differ. Not only has Charlie become our loving companion and brother to Daisy, he saved all of our lives. Thanks for helping him to become part of our family!"

--Mark, Proud owner of a Chipper x Sylvie pup.

"I can't tell you enough what a wonderful dog she (Sadie) is. She was completely housebroken by 3 1/2 months, and no longer has to be crated during the day. We leave it open and sometimes she goes in it at night. However, now she sleeps in bed with us because our cat Rusty died on Nov. 22. What a tough time for us, but we still have Rusty's sister and having Sadie really takes the edge of the loss off. Everyone that knows Sadie wants her!! As you can tell, she is a very happy, spoiled girl. It's the best thing we could have ever done. I'm so glad we were patient with the waiting list because I feel that we got the dog we were meant to have from you."

"Dear Freya, Just wanted to send you an update on our precious Sadie Lady. In just 3 days she will be 8 months old and it's so hard to believe. She continues to be a wonderful dog. She is so smart. She knows just about all of her toys by what they are. We can ask for piggy and she will retrieve piggy. Ask for a boney and you get a bone. Ask for a ball, get a ball. You get the picture. This past Saturday we took Sadie for a walk in the woods. She had so much fun. She jumped and splashed in every creek she could. She has such a passion for water. She enjoyed the smells and sounds of nature. We are so pleased with how she continues to grow and be so intelligent. I have a friend from work who wants a Golden and thought maybe for Xmas. His wife surprised him with a book on Golden Retrievers instead!! I directed him to your website and he was amazed. Hopefully when he is ready he will contact you. I told him he can't go wrong."

--Lucy, Proud owner of a Candy pup.

"Freya, It has been a while since I picked up Tucker on March 11, 2005. He was a puppy of Jeanne and Willie. I would like to thank you soo much for him. He has been an absolute blessing. I can't begin to tell you the comments I receive everyday about him. He is the most handsome young pup I have ever had the priviledge of being around. His temperment is unbelievable; calm, reserved, and very aware of what is going on. He is such a quick learner and loves to please. Thank you again for Tucker! If you ever need a recommendation, please do not hesitate to have anyone contact me."

--Jason, Proud owner of a Willie x Jeanne pup.

"Hello again! Otis wanted me to drop you a line and give you an update. Otis is doing great, enjoying the spring after a fun-filled winter in the snow. He is a happy, healthy pup. Thanks again, we couldn't be happier with our pup!"

--Brian, Proud owner of a Cody x Sylvie pup.

"Hi Freya, Brandy is so very pleasant and is really adjusting nicely to our home and family (and we are adjusting to her as well!) Last weekend we went to our house at Lake Naomi in the Poconos. She did great in the car and adjusted well to the different environment. It's nice to know we can take her with us for the weekend with no problem. She is extremely easy going. She loves the snow and being outside and she loves people. She is meeting some of the other dogs in our neighborhood and is friendly and playful with all of them - especially the other goldens! Everyone comments on how pretty she is - she really is a beauty. Thank you so very much for your commitment and dedication to this breed."

--Chris, Proud owner of an "Abby" pup.

"Hello! My family got our wonderful puppy Reilly from you in May (his parents were Chloe and Bear). He is almost ten months and I wanted to send you some pictures. He is the most amazing dog ever and I can't thank you enough..."

--Sarah Anders, Proud owner of a "Chloe" pup.

"Hi Freya, Just thought I'd send an update on Cesar. He's doing wonderful! Getting big and he starts puppy classes on Friday at Petsmart. He's learned sit, come and "paw" (shake). I am amazed at how quickly he is learning.We just love him! Thank you for such a wonderful dog!"

--Julie, Proud owner of an "Abby" pup.

"Hi, Freya, This is an update on Jack Daniels from the litter of Beau and Lovely Lilly.... Jack is now 5 months old and is a really, really great puppy. I think you would be pretty proud of him - he's finishing up Puppy Kindergarten in 2 weeks and has been the star pupil. Right from the start, he's been a quick learner and willing to please. He is a very nice dog and makes friends wherever he goes. He goes to puppy daycare once or twice a week and is teacher's pet there. The world is just one great big playground - whether it's his cousin Bingley (an Australian Shepherd) or his buddy, Mozart (a mutt that has a lot of Border Collie in him) or the other dogs at The Puppy Palace or Puppy Kindergarten - he just has a ball for himself. He's also a cuddler like his mother."

--Nancy, Proud owner of a "Lily" pup.

"Freya, I just wanted to write to let you know Bailey is enjoying his new home. We love him to death, he is like the king of the house. Since Bailey is working out so well, I will eventually be wanting a black lab as well, and would like to return to you to get one. Once again, thank you for this beautiful animal, we treat him like our child. Talk to you soon.

--Cory, Proud owner of an Angel pup.

"Hi Freya, I just had someone stop by my house and he just couldn’t stop talking about Bella and how well behaved she is and how beautiful she is. They lost their lab to cancer a while back but were hesitant to get another one because his wife didn’t think she could handle a big crazy dog. They are in their late 50’s and have a great fenced in yard so they already have everything they need to be pet owners. He asked me for your web address and as he was leaving he said if he could find a dog like Bella he would have one in a minute. I had Bella to the vet for her one year check up yesterday and he said she is a fantastic dog and says she will make an awesome agility dog. I hope we can make you proud and she can become a champion some day. I’ll keep you up on our agility training and how she is doing."

--Kathi, Proud owner of a Cody x Sylvie pup.

"Hello Freya, Just thought w'e'd send you a picture of an almost fully grown Honey (They sure do grow fast!!!) This is the picture we sent out in our holiday cards. Anyway, we couldnt be happier with our doggie. Thanks for saving us such a sweetie and happy holidays!!!"

--The Bernhardt's, Proud owners of a Sierra x Casey pup.

"Hi Freya, I just wanted to let you know Penny is doing great!! She is so sweet and so smart and already great with the kids. Thanks so much!!"

"Penny is a wonderful dog. She LOVES to retrieve and go hiking in the woods. My husband and I think she thinks she is one of the kids. When they go out in the back to play she is right behind them ready to go. She is smart as she learns things quickly and is easy to train. She is loving and gentle with children of all ages. When we want to go for a walk she loves it, and if we want to lay on the couch and just watch tv she is happy with that too."

--Deana, Proud Owner of a Cody x Sylvie pup.

"He (Otis) has been, and continues to be, a delight. His personality continues to develop and he's just as handsome as any dog could possibly be....Of course he can't take the place of our old dog, but he's doing a good job carving his own niche for himself. Wouldn't trade him for a million bucks!"

--George, Proud owner of a Chipper x Sylvie pup.

"Freya, I just wanted to thank you for selling Cody to us. He is a fantactic dog with a great, lovable personality. He is so happy in his new home, and wanted me to send you some pictures. He is now 28 lbs and the vet say's he is in perfect shape."

--Pete, Proud owner of a Candy pup.

"Hi Freya, CJ is doing great! He is a very happy, affectionate puppy and has such a terrific temperament. The vet was impressed with how “good” he is. He started puppy preschool last week and is doing so well. There are a few other Labs in the class but he is the best looking and has the shiniest coat of all and his build compared to the other labs is amazing. He is going to be one strong, muscular boy! I plan on taking him through all of the obedience classes to become a therapy dog which I know he will love. Thank you so much for breeding such a wonderful, loving, beautiful puppy for us to have as part of our family."

"Hi, Just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you again for our fabulous puppy. We named her Indigo, though she also answers to Indie-Pooh and Pup-a-doo. She is totally black all over...she even has no whites of her eyes. She's gorgeous and she knows it. She enjoys long walks in the park, swimming (endlessly in our pool), tug-o-war, and watching the Yankees in bed. She really likes socializing and has learned to not jump up on friends and guests any more. She can sit, walk, fetch, heel, and lay down, and hasn't even started obedience school yet. We were going to invest in an electric fence but she never leaves the yard without permission so we decided against it (a considerable savings). She likes to learn new commands and gets very bored when we stop teaching her things. She also enjoys frisbee, soccer, and jogging very much. She has a little problem with chasing the kitties (playfully, not aggresively) but she's working on it. She's totally potty trained and sleeps in her crate until 8 or 9 AM. We have no complaints; I don't think she has any either. Thanks again."

--Bob & Arlene, Proud owners of a Lab puppy.

"Hi,We can't THANK you enough....Our little "CALLOWAY" is just incredible (and of course gorgeous and smart).....he adapted to the two australian heelers (and they to him) beautiful....he goes each time we take him out. He went through an entire EIGHT hour night, waking only twice, (and comforted quite easily to go back to sleep) and not messing his bed (which we had totally expected he would)...he is just amazing and we are madly in love with him already....will keep you updated with photos! THANK YOU!! We couldn't have gotten a better puppy. You SURE do know your business......He has his first vet appt here on Monday....THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!"

--The Coopers, Proud owners of a Sierra puppy.

"Dakota is doing fantastic. He's soon to be seven months old, and weighs 63 lbs. He is really smart, and learns things very easily. His personality is sweet, loving, and funny all put toghether. He still has that laid back personality that attracted me to him back in July, and he likes everyone he meets. Besides all of that, he gets more handsome everyday! Everyone asks where we got Dakota."

"Freya, Chase has enjoyed his first day in his new home. Thanks again for such a beautiful puppy. I’m sure everyone that picked up their new pup is as thrilled as we are. Thanks to John and Dustin as well for all their help yesterday. More photos will come as he grows."

"Hi Freya, We just wanted to sent you a few pictures of Simba. She was so good on the way home. She was very curious when she got home and she quickly found her place. She slept like an angel last night. She is very lovely and likes playing with her toys. She also found her spot for "going potty", so she is making quick progress. Once again thank you for a wonderful puppy."

"Hi Freya, I have attached a picture of Rufus. He seems to be adjusting very well to his new life and his crate (HOORAY!). We just love him---he is so handsome, sweet, SMART, and curious. Thank you for all of your advice and help last week. We will continue to keep you updated---and if I have my way maybe we'll make our way back up to Greentown sometime in the future to get a yellow brother or sister for Rufus. :) Thank you for breeding such an amazing dog!!!"

"Hi Freya, I have attached a few pictures of Rufus. He went to the beach for the first time this past weekend, and he just loved it. He is doing very well, and we just love him."

"Dear Freya...I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how happy we are with JAKE (this is the name we gave him). He is absolutely darling & has been very good!!!! Our other dog Beau is his best friend--they are inseparable. It has given new life to Beau who is 12 1/2 years old. He is no longer stiff 'cause he never sits down--he runs & plays ball with Jake-eventually they both fall down. I have taken Jake to Vet (7/24/2005-he got a shot & being wormed-everything fine).We go back again the 15th of Aug. for more shots. I just wanted you to know how happy we are with Jake & how much we love him!!! WE feel he's pretty happy with his new home 'cause he's always giving puppy kisses & wagging his tail & whole body!!! It was a pleasure meeting you & buying Jake from you."

"Hi, Just a note to let you know Tucker is doing great! He's growing bigger and more beautiful everyday. He is a happy puppy, who likes to play all day, although on these terrifically hot days, he prefers to jump in his baby pool and then find a nice cool place to sleep away the hot afternoons. He is almost done his invisible fence training, which he as picked up very quickly. He will be going to the vet for neutering next Tuesday, the 2nd. We all love Tuck very much even Toby, they are inseparable, you call one dog and you get two! Again Tucker is a joy and he continues to be a very well behaved puppy, to date he has only chewed one item that didn't belong to him. I will be sending some new pictures very soon... P.S. My 6 month old grandaughter Izzy, loves Tucker and Toby! She and her parents can't wait for their own Candyheart Golden!"

"Hi, Just another little note to keep you up-to-date on Tuck, he is doing great! He loves to swim in the lake and chase the ducks and geese! He is still a very well behaved puppy and he loves everybody! He even loves going to the beauty parlor to get beautiful--as long as Toby is with him. Tucker is growing, and getting more and more gorgeoius every day. I sent you some great pictures please let me know if you didn't receive them. I check your website all the time for great pictures of all the goldens, my daughters and I can't wait to see your puppies next year!"

"Hi Freya, Just wanted to email you a few pictures of the puppy. We named her Onyx, and she is doing great! She is entirely crate trained so far and has only had one accident in the house since we brought her home. She has learned to sit and to lay down already--she is so smart! Thank you again for her--we couldn't love her any more already!"

"Just to let you know that Onyx graduated from obedience school today!... We couldn't love her any more than we already do! She is the sweetest, most loving dog ever! She runs at the dog park every day with her friends. She was so happy to see her dog pals and run around like a lunatic! Her trainer said that she is amazingly smart- she learned everything after two tries so after 6 weeks, she's amazing with heel, sit , stay, down and come. I was so proud!!!"

"I can't thank you enough for breeding such an amazing dog! Everyone at the dog park loves her and people stop me in the street to ask where I got her since she is so well behaved and beautiful. I have given about 15 people your kennel name so I wouldn't be surprised if they contact you for puppies."

"Hi Freya, We just wanted to give you an update on Goldie. She's doing wonderfully & she has to be the best dog we've ever had. She's playful, affectionate, SMART, & just a funny dog to watch & be with. Recently, I put in an Innoteck invisible fence so Goldie would be able to have free reign of our 1 acre property (supervised). It took her only 2 days to understand the concept of the system where the white flags indicated the boundary limits of the property & that she should stay inside that area. She loves going out to play fetch and just having the freedom to be outside with us. She truly is a family dog & feels the need to be with us all the time. She gets along with every animal we have come in contact with. We couldn't have asked for a better dog."

"Freya, Goldie (From Misty & Cohoes) is doing great!!! She is 1 1/2 yrs old now & is the greatest dog I have ever had. She always wants to be included in everything we do. Yesterday we drove up to Bushkill Falls (2 1/2 hr drive) & took Goldie through all the trails. We always get the most wonderful comments on her regarding her beauty & her manners."

"Hi Freya: Sorry for the delay in writing. I have been swamped for the past few months. Well, the male yellow lab puppy from the Willie and Jeanne litter of 1/16/05 we got from you in March is a real winner. A beautiful, loving, friendly pooch with a great personality. Everyone loves him. He is my daughter, Kristen's pride and joy. The Vet thinks he is AOK. All shots and visits done. We even put a micro-chip in him for ID purposes. In about a week we start puppy training classes, however, he is pretty good at most commands already. He is also pretty much housetrained. He is about as playful as can be, and loves to get into trouble in little ways. The best was he destroyed both my wallet and a pair of my glasses!! Ouch. Puppies need lots of chew toys. He is now about 40 pounds. When we got him he was about 12. Wow. How quickly he is growing. Anyway, you could not ask for a better pup. Thanks again. We love him. When I get a minute I will send you a few photos."

"Hi Freya! We just wanted to let you know that Buck is doing GREAT! He is such a love. He has been to the vet twice, first last Monday and they said he was fine and 18.8lbs. Yesterday he went for a booster shot and he was up to 20.2lbs. He is so popular in our neighborhood. Everyone loves him. He is VERY good and is so gentle with all of the children. We will send you pictures one day, but thank you for such a beautiful dog. We call him our Pennsylvania Pup! He sat in my lap the whole ride home from your house. We are in love with him."

"Dear Freya, We read the book you recommended, Family Dog and also bought Water Dog by Richard Wolters and would also recommend that book. Buck is 14 weeks old and knows how to sit, stay, and come under voice and hand signals! The books really work! Buck is just awesome! Thank you again for a PERFECT pup, if you ever need a reference, please let us know and we would be happy to let a potential lab lover know how great your dogs are. Buck is going on his first camping trip in a few weeks!"

"Hi Freya, I thought I would send you some pictures of Goldie... She's a wonderful addition to our family who is a feisty, happy, energetic, and playful puppy. Everyone who sees her has to stop, pet her, and comment on how pretty & friendly she is. She is truly a wonderful addition to our family!!!"

"Just want to let you know that I had Remington to the vet on Monday and he had a clean bill of health. He had his second set of vaccinations, and I started him on a heartworm preventative. I also scheduled his neuter and tattoo appointment already. Thanks again for such a great puppy!"

"Hello Freya, I just wanted to drop you a note to tell you how Sasha is doing. She is a very happy and playful little puppy with very sharp teeth. She eats everything in her bowl, and then licks it clean. She hasn't lost an ounce of weight. I think she's made a great adjustment and seems very happy. Thank you for helping us with Sasha."

"Hi Freya, I just wanted to let you know Dakota is doing very well, I have a bunch of pictures to send you. I can't thank you enough. He is a great dog, and a great addition to the family. My father is looking for a Lab, and I recommended him to you. Talk to you soon."

"Hello Freya! I wanted to send you pictures that I took today for Luke's 5 month birthday. As you can see he is thriving, happy, smart and well taken care of. = ) He is such a joy to us, and we thank you so much for your part in it. As you can see, he is doing very well with commands and will not touch that biscuit on his paw until I say 'okay'."

"Luke is so attentive and attractive. He behaves like a dream on our daily walks and inevitably people will stop to talk, or slow down in their cars to shout what a beautiful dog he is... People just love him."

"Rox is progressing beautifully. She has graduated from "puppy pre-school" obedience class and has even done a modeling gig! She was in competition with a golden for the spot -- it's a Brawny paper towel print ad. If she gets the gig, I'll be sure to send you a copy! Anyway, her weight doubles each time she sees the vet. She's very muscular and gorgeous! Her face looks like her mom, yet her neck and body are her dad's. We are really enjoying her. I'll be sure to send you some pictures over the next couple of weeks."

"Roxy is doing extremely well. Getting the hang of training, rarely barks (unless she wants to go out-smart girl), and has learned sit and laydown like a pro! All my neighbors compliment me on my beautiful 'well mannered' puppy. Her temperment is great! She even likes the vet."