Raising AKC Quality Bred Golden Retrievers in Northern New England

Our clearances are registered with OFA Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.

OUR goldens are Champions themselves or bred to Champions in conformation and have passed the following clearances:
eyes and heart | hips and elbows

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About Us

Welcome to Colonial Goldens

Located 35 minutes north of Portsmouth, NH and 2 hours north of Boston on a 10-acre farm in Lebanon, Maine, Colonial Goldens is owned by Maryterese Russo. Our kennel goal is to breed quality golden retrievers, keeping the Golden Retriever Club of America objectives in mind.

We strive to breed athletic goldens that possess the appearance, soundness, temperament, natural ability, and personality that truly reflect the standard of the breed. Our goldens are versatile: whether in the show ring, field or in the house, they are willing and ready to please. We truly love the Golden Retriever breed and do our best to produce top quality puppies.

Colonial Goldens promotes the Holistic rearing of all our dogs. We require our future puppy owners to follow our vaccination schedule and to use holistic alternatives to pesticides for flea and tick prevention. All future puppy buyers are to work with a Holistic vet who is a member of the AHVMA (American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association). The link to the Holistic Veterinarians' Association members in the United States is Link Not working www.AHVMA.org. To find a veterinarian in your area, go to their web site and click on "Find a Vet".

The clearances are registered with OFA Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. We are members in good standing of the following organizations:

Yankee Golden Retriever Club
Maine Golden Retriever Club (Board of Directors)
Golden Retriever Club of America
Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue

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Latest Achievements

UKC CH. COLONIAL'S THAT'S AMAZING "Amazing"

Amazing made the trip to the Golden Retriever Club of America's National Show, his first time in the AKC show ring. This is the biggest Golden Retriever show in the U.S. and there were Golden Retrievers from all over the world at this show!

UKC CH. COLONIAL'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOU "Oakley"

Oakley made us very proud at the Golden Retriever National Specialty; he showed his heart out and had such a good time! Oakley is the father of Amazing and Ocean and the grandfather of Port.

COLONIAL'S ON THE HORIZON "Port"

Port turned 6 months old just a week before the Golden Retriever National. I was measuring him every other day and held my breath hoping he would grow an inch in one month. The dogs all have to be within the height standard and he made it!!

Our Kennel

Most of the dog surfaces are laminated for easy clean-up. Large picture windows allow the sun to stream in and welcome a new day. Our dogs have two acres of fenced-in play area to romp around. During inclement weather they enjoy a heated play room just for the dogs!

Our kennel has all the comforts of home. Some of the highlights are: