Kelsey Hershey

Rock Haven Retrievers, run by Kelsey and Luke Hershey out of Kirkwood, Pennsylvania, focuses on golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers bred for sound health and good temperament. The program draws on a multi-generational family background, with combined experience raising goldens and Labs spanning more than 30 years across both families.

Located in Lancaster County, roughly an hour west of Philadelphia, the operation is a hands-on, home-based program where both Kelsey and Luke are present throughout every stage of raising a litter. Luke takes the lead on daily care, grooming, and medical record-keeping, while Kelsey manages communication with families and carries the overall vision for the kennel.

Health testing is a central part of how breeding decisions are made at Rock Haven. Every dog in the program is either OFA certified, PennHip tested, or has received preliminary screening before joining the breeding lineup, and each dog is also DNA tested through Embark to screen for hereditary conditions. The program places particular emphasis on the classic English style in both breeds, selecting for a blocky build, broad head, and balanced structure, alongside temperament as an equal priority.

Puppies are raised in a controlled environment for their first four weeks, then gradually introduced to outdoor experiences, grooming routines, and car rides before going home. Those looking for golden retriever or Labrador retriever puppies in Pennsylvania will find that Rock Haven sources breeding dogs from across the country, and occasionally internationally, to diversify bloodlines and maintain the structural and temperamental traits the program prioritizes.

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