I'm Geoffrey E., the breeder behind Woodland Kennel located in Oxford, CT. Located in the scenic rural setting of Connecticut, Woodland Kennel is dedicated to breeding and producing some of the finest Labrador Retriever and English Springer Spaniel puppies available. We focus on providing families with loving and loyal companions and offering hunting enthusiasts the ideal hunting dog.
At Woodland Kennel, we take great pride in the quality of our breeding program, which is reflected in the exceptional lineage of our sires and dams. Our puppies exhibit outstanding physical attributes, including good looks, excellent temperament, remarkable intelligence, style, and stamina, all indicative of their distinguished pedigrees.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond breeding as we strive to ensure that each puppy receives the best possible care and attention. Our puppies are socialized from an early age, which contributes to their overall health and well-being. Additionally, we provide all of our puppies with AKC papers, a testament to their purebred status.
Whether you are searching for a loyal companion for your family or a skilled hunting dog, we are confident that you will find our Labradors and English Springer Spaniels a perfect fit. We look forward to sharing our passion for these incredible breeds and helping you find the perfect puppy to add to your family.
Q. & A. with Geoffrey
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our English Springer Spaniel puppies include white and liver and white and black. Labrador Retriever puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Geoffrey
Geoffrey 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 Geoffrey to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Geoffrey 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 Geoffrey 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 Geoffrey directly.
Woodland Kennel 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 dogs
All breeds
Labrador Retriever
English Springer Spaniel
Shiloh, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Shiloh
Shiloh is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Geoffrey decided to make her part of their program. Geoffrey has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ginger, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Ginger
Ginger is a tremendously intelligent and biddable Labrador retriever who is a welcomed family member and a tremendous performer in the field.
Ginger is a sweet, good-looking 65-pound chocolate Labrador retriever bitch who has a great balance of drive and biddability. One look at Ginger's pedigree will reveal an exceptional bloodline that has proven itself in both Amateur and Open Field Trials. Ginger's father, FC AFC Choco Likity-Split, at just 22 months, he made the derby list. At 2.2 years of age he became QAA and went on to obtain his FC and AFC titles shortly thereafter. On the bitch side, her mother was a Master Hunter (MH) and came from one of the hottest producing chocolate studs FC Nan-Dool Elwood Blues, bred to Rebel Ridge Jamaican Me Crazy MH is one of the most consistent performing chocolate bitches in hunt test.
Ranger, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Ranger
Ranger is an exceptionally bred black Labrador Retriever with a lineage that has proven itself time and time again in American Field Trials. Ranger’s pedigree speaks for itself; looking only as far back as his parents, you will see some of the world’s most consistent talent in American Field Trial.
Maxx’s father, NFC-FC-AFC Hunter Runs Booboo , was one of the most sought-after Stud Dogs in the country. He won the National Open Championship in 2010. Ranger’s mother’s lineage is equally impressive. It’s no surprise to see multi-championship winners like FC AFC It's All Over Now Baby Blue, FC Running With The Devil, FC AFC Dare to Dream and FC AFC FTCH AFTCH Tiger Mcbunn in the bitch line.
Briar, mom
English Springer Spaniel
About Briar
Briar is a female English Springer Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Geoffrey decided to make her part of their program. Geoffrey has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Jet, dad
English Springer Spaniel
About Jet
Jet is a male English Springer Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Geoffrey decided to make him part of their program. Geoffrey has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ginnie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Ginnie
Ginnie is a tremendously intelligent and biddable Labrador retriever who runs with exceptional style on long marks and blind retrieves.
Ginnie is a sweet, well-built 63-pound black Labrador retriever and one of my favorite dogs to work with in the field. She has an ideal balance of drive and biddability. A quick look at Ginnie’s pedigree reveals an exceptional lineage that has excelled in both Amateur and Open Field Trials. Her father,
FC AFC Holland Cliffs In Hot Pursuit, comes from the renowned - NFC FC AFC Hunter Runs BooBoo.
Maxx, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Maxx
Maxx is an exceptionally bred black AKC Labrador Retriever with a lineage that has proven itself time and time again in American field Trials. Maxx’s pedigree speaks for itself; looking only as far back as his parents, you will see some of the world’s most consistent talent in American Field Trial.
Maxx’s father, FC/AFC Watermark’s The Boss, was one of the most sought-after Stud Dogs of his time. Boss made the National Derby list with 22 points. He has qualified for 4 Nationals (open and amateur). Maxx’s mother’s lineage is equally impressive. It’s no surprise to see multi-championship winners like FC AFC AFTCH Money Talk II, FC FTCH AFTCH Seaside One To Many, and FC AFC Dare To Dream in the bitch line.
Zoey, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Zoey
Zoey is a tremendously intelligent and biddable Labrador retriever who runs with exceptional style on long marks and blind retrieves.
Zoey is a sweet, well-built 65-pound black Labrador retriever and one of my favorite dogs to work with in the field. She has an ideal balance of drive and biddability. A quick look at Zoey’s pedigree reveals an exceptional lineage that has excelled in both Amateur and Open Field Trials. Her father, NAFC FC AFC Texas Troubador, comes from the renowned bitchline - 2007 NFC AFC Candlewood's Something Royal (2014 Hall of Fame)
Starr, mom
English Springer Spaniel
About Starr
Starr is a female English Springer Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Geoffrey decided to make her part of their program. Geoffrey has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Riggs, dad
English Springer Spaniel
About Riggs
Riggs is a male English Springer Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Geoffrey decided to make him part of their program. Geoffrey has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rascal, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Rascal
Rascal is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Geoffrey decided to make him part of their program. Geoffrey has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Maggie, mom
English Springer Spaniel
About Maggie
Maggie is a female English Springer Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Geoffrey decided to make her part of their program. Geoffrey has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
English Springer Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Woodland Kennel 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 English Springer Spaniels.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), 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 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Profile, DNA Repository
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).