Akoya Kennels

Maggie T.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Dayton, MN ·
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Meet the breeder

I'm Maggie T., the breeder behind Akoya Kennels located in Dayton, MN. Hi, I'm Maggie, I am the breeder behind Akoya Kennels. When purchasing a dog from us, you become part of my “family”. We are here 100% of the way and willing to answer any questions you may have about your puppy/dog for its entire lifetime. Let me know if you have any questions!

Q. & A. with Maggie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Ever since I was a I can remember, I wanted to do something that involves dogs. Weather it being is job or a hobby. I chose to become a breeder when I got my first dog Lexie, I spent the next few years researching dog breeding. I bred her for the first time and I loved everything, from starting the health testing process to knowing that I have blessed families with one of my precious angels.

  • What makes your program special?

    I am always looking for ways to improve! I love learning from other breeders and finding more ways to do what's best for my dogs and my breeding program. I'm always looking for studs who will compliment my dams even if a breeding is 2+ years away. I care deeply for my dogs and puppies' wellbeing so I make sure to fully health test, do yearly vet checkups, feed a quality food and more.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Maggie

Maggie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Maggie partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“I will asses their personalities at 6-7 weeks using the Volhard aptitude test and match them with their families”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes AKC registration, pedigree, health guarantee, contract and more. We only sell breeding rights to established breeders. $600 nonrefundable deposit is required to hold a puppy, this deposit is transferrable to other litters.”

Contract & health guarantee

Maggie may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Maggie offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Maggie directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Maggie.

Breeder's location

Meet in Dayton, MN

4374 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport

4380 miles away

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Meet in Duluth, MN

4249 miles away

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More about Maggie

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Maggie has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Maggie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Maggie’s links

Maggie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Akoya Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Akoya Kennels reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Golden Retrievers.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Maggie to bring home their puppies.

  • Jeanna D.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +5

    Timber has been the absolute best addition to our family! He is settling in nicely and has the sweetest temperament. He loves to play, cuddle, check out new things/places, follow us around the house, and take lots of naps! 😊 Maggie was a great breeder to work with. It’s clear he was well cared for during those first 8 weeks and she paired us with the perfect puppy for our family’s lifestyle. He has brought so much joy to our home and we can’t wait to create endless memories with this adorable little pup!

    Bob D.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    We had such a wonderful experience with Maggie at Akoya Kennels -from beginning to end. What stood out most to us was how much care and intention Maggie put into getting to know her puppies and matching them with the right families. We weren’t simply choosing a puppy based on a photo or color. Maggie spent time observing their personalities, completing temperament testing, and then sharing her recommendation based on what we were looking for in a dog. We trusted her judgment, and we are so glad we did. Theo has been exactly the kind of puppy we hoped for- confident, curious, affectionate, engaged with people, and able to recover well when something surprises him. You can tell that his first eight weeks were filled with thoughtful handling, socialization, and care. Maggie was also incredibly patient with all of our questions and very open about her process. She made us feel informed and involved while still using her experience to guide us toward the puppy she believed was the best fit. Bringing Theo home was a big decision for our family, and we couldn’t have asked for a better breeder to help us through it. We are incredibly grateful to Maggie and Akoya Kennels, and we would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a breeder who genuinely cares about her dogs, their temperament, and where they end up. We already adore Theo and feel very lucky that Maggie helped bring him into our lives.

  • Lauren S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +8

    Maggie was absolutely great to work with, and we loved getting all the updates and watching our new furry family member start to learn about the world! Wallace has been such a sweet little boy, full of love and snuggles! At the same time, he was ready to show us his personality right away—long legs, lots of teeth, and a whole lot of curiosity! 😂 He isn’t scared of loud sounds, has already helped his mom with vacuuming and polishing the floors, and lets us touch his paws, ears, tummy, and teeth without a fuss. He already alerts us when it’s bathroom time and has roughly learned sit and fetch. He is so loyal and wants to be by our side at all times! Our vet had nothing but great things to say about him, and he has been so well-behaved with everyone he has met. We absolutely love our little man and really appreciate all the hard work, care, and love that went into raising him before we got to bring him home. 🩵

    Stephen W.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Maggie did amazing work with the puppies around crate training and potty training! My puppy LOVES his crate and doesn’t even fuss about being in there after just 2 weeks. He hasn’t had any potty accidents. It’s incredible! Maggie also did such a great job matching up the puppies’ temperament with a home that would be suitable for them. Bravo!!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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