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The Gleneden name has for decades been associated in the United States with the breeding of world
class show horses and ponies. And, since the early 1970’s, with puppies recognized for their quality and soundness and
for the integrity of the breeder who stand behind them.
Long experience with Poodles and a strong inventory on
hand was a perfect springboard for the Labradoodle & Goldendoodle breeding program begun in the early 1990's - the first
major breeder in the United States of these fine dogs.
To bring the program to fruition we secured through painstaking
searches and evaluations an outstanding treasury of Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers. They had to be from breeders
we knew and trusted and to be well bred, genetically sound, and with lines known for good temperaments. Body structure and
attractiveness were other important considerations. All the acquired breeding stock were registered with the American Kennel
Club and exemplified the breed standards in health, temperament and conformation.
Once the breeding partners were gathered
it was not very long before more than a few folks were calling and stopping by in search of those "good looking doodle
puppies". Now, nearly two decades later, Gleneden dogs can be found in loving homes not only in our Blue Ridge region
of northern Virginia but across the breadth of America and in other lands as well.
Each puppy is a treasure. Their
home at Gleneden is state-of-the-art in terms of features for care, safety and comfort. Professionally cleaned and sterilized
daily, high-tech insulated- ventilated, zone heated and air-conditioned, no corners cut - period.
We place puppies one
at a time, taking into consideration the suitability of the prospective home. This is done in a positive spirit, not one of
trying to be “exclusive" but rather in knowing from lengthy experience that some situations are just not conducive
for a good dog - human family relationship. And that is something we care about, a lot.
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