Wyatt

Wyatt will be 4 on 8/31/2025. After my research and the times I visited Howard, it was made very clear that he was a field golden but also would be able to be a companion in a home that didn’t involve hunting. That is exactly why I got him and what he is and excels at. Wyatt loves his people and especially strangers on the street who give him love, which happens ALL the time. He shows love right back to them as well—— in the form of kisses. He is a wonderful companion for me and keeps me active, which I needed. He loves to be with you all the time. He just wants to be included. This includes anything from going on errands, hanging out at the local brewery, and traveling with you. He definitely is my co-pilot. He gets along with my two cats and the other dogs we meet out. Read More

Rikki

A few years ago, I started researching ethical Golden Retriever breeders who focused on producing healthy puppies. I found PBG Kennels and read many positive reviews from families who were happy with the puppies they received. My husband and I were looking for a companion for our family dog (who needed an active friend). PBG’s dogs seemed perfect. I had a great phone conversation with PBG’s owner, Howard, and immediately put down a deposit. Unfortunately, there weren’t enough puppies, so I was going to be waiting longer. However, Howard called me up with an alternative. He offered me a 10-month-old puppy that he had originally planned on keeping. We visited a couple of weeks later and immediately fell in love with our new pup Rikki. Read More

Tucker The dog with the Amazon Smile

We have bought many Golden Retrievers from PBG Kennels. Their dogs are friendly, athletic, intelligent, and easy to train, and make excellent pets. Very loving and bonded to you from the very beginning. When we searched for a breeder of Golden retrievers, PBG Kennels not only exceeded our expectations in a Golden retriever but also gave us that loving family member. Pictures are posted here. Call me if you have any doubts about purchasing a Golden retriever from PBG Kennels. 919-322-8448
Michael Hudson ★★★★★

Luciano

Our newest member of the family is Luciano. With long legs and a nose that won’t quit, he can sniff out a loose ball in the dark. I can’t see it, but his nose can. Very playful, full of energy, and never a dull moment in the house. We have cats, and Luciano gets along with all of them. There is so much love in our home thanks to Howard and PBG Kennels. 
Michael Hudson ★★★★★

Ruby

It was nice to hear from you, and I hope that all is well with you. As we do not hunt/participate in field trials with Ruby, I am sure that my testimonial isn’t the type that you would want relative to the caliber of dogs that your kennel produces! However, she is a fabulous family dog. She is incredibly healthy and strong, happy to work outside with me all day long, loves to have a job (carries laundry to the laundry room, mail and newspapers into the house, helps with the chicken chores, etc.) Read More

Katie  ★★★★★

Cedar

We could not be more pleased with our PBG pup! (Cash x June) From his very first day home, he has always strived to please us. Potty training and crate training took less than a week. His off-leash training was super quick. He is adventurous, curious, goofy, and extremely loving. Over the top loving! He is never far away and always wants to be touching us. He makes us laugh every single day with his antics and craziness. He really does have a huge personality. Not to mention, he is so handsome! Everywhere we go, people tell us what a good-looking dog he is and ask us where we got him. When it’s time for another dog, we will definitely be back to PBG!
Carley Leavell ★★★★★

Annie Oakley

Great! Owner Howard and trainer Clay are very knowledgeable. The kennels and facilities are spotless. They also have Labradors and Pointers. All the dogs are healthy and happy!
Terri Cunningham  ★★★★★

Moose

Fantastic kennel, and Clay Moose is a dog whisperer. They say a man only gets one great dog in their lifetime, and mine came from this kennel.
John Murray ★★★★★

Sebastian

If you’re seeking a top-quality Pedigree Golden Retriever, this is the perfect place to find one. Howard offers outstanding service and is incredibly easy to communicate with. We recently brought home our puppy from him, and I can already tell he’s exceptionally intelligent. Howard ensures you receive all the necessary certificates and information to start your journey as a dog owner. Additionally, they offer excellent training programs and professional trainers.
USMC Veteran (SSgt), Military Working Dog Trainer | Instructor | Curriculum Developer
Andrew ★★★★★

Dotti and Bunny

We love our girl Dottie!
She loves her sister Bunny, too. They have a blast together! Bunny looks more like their Dad. Dottie’s coat is a little different than Bunny’s. Dottie’s is more silky, and she doesn’t shed as much. Bunny’s is thicker and sheds a little more. They are both smart, but Dottie is a little more stubborn😂Dottie is a natural hunter for sure. We don’t use her for hunting, but she is a professional bird, Rabbit, squirrel, and mole hunter 😂She is as fast as lightning!! She still has the dot on her head! Kind of small, but it’s still there!!
Frank and Kim Strange ★★★★★

Gracie

We highly recommend PBG Kennels. Howard and Clay were great to work with. They gave us time with June’s litter to find our little Gracie. She is almost five years old and has brought so much joy to our lives. She loves to cuddle and meet new people. Everyone she meets loves her. She is very loving and gentle with our grandchildren. I was a little worried she would be more of a hunting dog because of her lineage, and would need more activity. However, she is quite content taking long walks and then being a little couch cuddle bug. She lays her head on my lap every morning while I drink my coffee. She is my best friend. Thank you so much, Howard and Clay.
Lori B ★★★★★

Waylon

What we love the most about Waylon is how perfect he is for what we wanted out of a golden retriever. My wife wanted a personable dog who is friendly to everyone he meets, and that is his exact personality. I wanted another hunting companion with our German shorthair for upland birds. He did a fantastic job at 9 months old this season, flushing birds and retrieving them. I look forward to adding duck hunting with him this upcoming season also. He has loved the water from the very beginning and has found a new hobby of diving down to get oysters out of the creek.

What we appreciated most about the process is how thorough y’all were with your breeding process to ensure healthy puppies, as well as your passion for the hunting line of this breed. We also appreciated your help in selecting a puppy that has a higher prey drive since you knew he was going to a hunting family.

Zack  Gurkin ★★★★★

Zoey

It felt right to post a review on Zoey’s one-year birthday (Cash x Abby litter). I’ve been so fortunate to have this dog. She accompanies me everywhere, and I couldn’t imagine life without her. She loves meeting new humans, matches my energy level, and is very affectionate. Big thanks to Howard and Clay

Laura Cushing ★★★★★

Piper

From our first visit with Howard at PBG Kennels to the day we picked her up, our experience was superb. Howard truly knows and loves Goldens and kept us informed with updates and photos from the day our Golden was born until we took her home. Piper is now 1 year old and is well-trained, very lovable, and still thinks she is a lap dog! PBG is the best!

Michael Ginter ★★★★★

Cove

Cove is our seventh golden. I was online looking for a new golden when PGB’s site showed up. We were looking for a small female golden with good drive and well-mannered, similar to our other goldens. Pulled up her pedigree and lo and behold, Cove’s great-grandfather was the father of our fifth Golden “Keel”, and the Grandfather of our sixth Golden “Crush”. How could we go wrong? She would be perfect. Well, perfect she is, very obedient, loving, and retrieving at 8 months. She does have that ounce of stubbornness that makes her independent, but with a little training, she understands who is in charge. She is great with people and other dogs. Great in the house, but wants to spend most of her time outside and in the creek. We hope to have her in the dove field this fall and possibly goose hunting in the winter. We would suggest that your golden check out PBG, very well-mannered, intelligent dogs.

Joy Bowes ★★★★★