Ashley is a BIG Supporter and Member of Ducks Unlimited..She was quoted in the Jan/Feb issue...read the article by clicking on the image above!!!

One of Ashley Kennels pups made the cover of the Febuary 2008 issue of Dog Fancy Magazine - this is Emmey belongs to Donna Shelton... is she gorgeous or what !!!

Retriever World - The place for all your dogs training supplies and Fun stuff - the place to shop for all your Retrievers needs!

Just a Dog From time to time people tell me lighten up it s just a dog or that s a lot of money for just a dog. They don t understand the distance traveled the time spent or the costs involved for just a dog. Some of my proudest moments have come about with just a dog. Many hours have passed and my only company was just a dog but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by just a dog and in those days of darkness the gentle touch of just a dog gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day. If you too think it s just a dog then you will probably understand phases like just a friend just a sunrise or just a promise. Just a dog brings into my life the very essence of friendship trust and pure unbridled joy. Just a dog brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of just a dog I will rise early take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me it s not just a dog but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future the fond memories of the past and the pure joy of the moment. Just a dog brings out what s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it s not just a dog but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being just a man. So the next time you hear the phrase just a dog. just smile because they just don t understand. --Author Unknown

We specialize in Super Duck Lab Pups and have 10+ years experience. We are serious and very proud of our pups...they have the best start possible. All of our bitches are OFA (Good or Excellent) bred only to carefully selected proven titled Field Champions sires. We work hard to ensure your pup is free of hereditary defects. When you buy a puppy from Ashland Kennel - we help with everything - advice about House Breaking, Crate Training helpful hints on getting your new puppy started on the right track, Obedience/Retriever Training Classes for Puppies & Young Retrievers and Boarding. What you get out of your mature retriever ( we like to call them the "big dogs" ) depends A LOT on what you do with your puppy! Starting them off right! We can help with years of experience and proven success stories.

Getting a puppy from the best breeding possible and working with them early = Ashland Kennel. We are State Certified and Insured.

At Ashland Kennel - We strictly breed American Labradors ( the taller, more “athletic looking” labs ) - not the British Labs ( the shorter, stumpier labs ). What these American Labs have to do to accomplish these titles i.e. FC, AFC, MH, NFC ( you can read more about these titles on the FAQ’s on the web site (please add the link here to it) requires an enormous amount of intelligence and train ability, which all begins with the pedigree on the sire and the dam. Seeing all these titles - their substantial and VERY impressive accomplishments is where it all begins.... this is exactly why our pups are SO INTELLIGENT.... from Good Breeding !!!

Ashland Kennel pups are bred for Hunting, Hunt Test and Field Trials... however we have also sold a lot of S & R dogs ( Search and Rescue dogs - to the government and individual trainers ) , Narcotic dogs/ Drug Dogs, Cadaver Dogs, Service Dogs , Agility Dogs and a bunch of well loved pets/ family members.... as everyone deserves a genetically sound, intelligent member of the family !!!

One question I get asked a lot is “ I am looking for a hunting dog but also an excellent pet/ member of our family - not a Field trial dog - is this possible “ ?

My answer is.... WELL..... I have 3 dogs who stay in my house full time - all fully trained, seasoned hunters and trial dogs.... but when they are in the house you would never know they are even trained as they are PERFECT house dogs - even sleep on the bed !! But this is how they have been raised and know our “house rules” - they MIND me !!!! On the same story.... in the field working - they are all about business and “working”.... SO .... YES ... it is possible to have the perfect family / house dog and a Hunting/ Hunt Test / Field Trial dog too... it all boils down to is raising the pup properly ( teaching what’s acceptable and not acceptable right from the start - and it's EASY as they are so INTELLIGENT !! ) and getting a pup out of a good breeding!!!!

Get your deposit in the mail to reserve your puppy ASAP!

Starting in 2008 - All Ashland Kennel Pups will be microchipped with Avid Microchip for permanent identification!!! You will receive all the necessary paperwork in The Puppy Packet to register them as well! This is a good thing! We are responsible breeders promoting responsible pet ownership!

Need a source for "pigeons" for your puppy?
Call the Farmer & Consumer Bulletin - "Market Bulletin"
It's put out by the GA Dept. of Agriculture & it's FREE!
Call 1-800-282-5852

We Now Accept VISA & MASTERCARD
* If you use MC or VISA  6% will be added to the bill or you can mail a check made out to Ashland Kennel