I'm Scott S., the breeder behind Kurly Kreek located in Tracys Landing, MD. We are a small breeder with over 25 years of experience in carefully selected Curly-Coated Retrievers. We breed to the breed standards, and it is our goal to better the breed. Our focus is on excellence in every aspect of our breeding program. We offer top-quality Curly-Coated Retrievers to select homes.
Q. & A. with Scott
Why did you start breeding?
We are passionate about dogs, and Curly-Coated Retrievers especially. We are very involved with the breed and because of our dedication to both the physical and mental health of these incredible dogs, We breed to pass these traits down to future generations.
What makes your program special?
We are purposeful in everything that we do regarding my dogs, which includes careful selection of breeding dogs and extensive health testing. Our goals are to produce healthy dogs with great temperaments that are exemplary representations of the breed.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Scott
Scott has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Scott to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Scott.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Tracys Landing, MD
Other pick-up locations
Meet at BWI
More about Scott
Club memberships
Scott is a member of Curly-Coated Retriever Club of America.
Scott has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Scott was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Scott is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kurly Kreek 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
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Kurly Kreek 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 Curly-Coated 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.
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.
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).