Kensington Gundogs

Kensington Gundogs is a family-owned Labrador retriever breeder in Newton, NC, Catawba County and the Blue Ridge foothills near Charlotte.

It follows breed club guidelines and arranges comprehensive health screenings for hips, elbows and eyes before carefully pairing dogs. All puppies receive balanced nutrition and basic veterinary care before placement under guidance from local veterinary clinics. Puppies are born and raised in a family setting, receiving early socialization and exposure to home routines and gentle exposure to household sounds.

Each pup spends time exploring fields under supervision, helping them build confidence and retrieving drive, seasonal scent work and light obedience drills. Owner Rick Pate emphasizes patient guidance and thoughtful selection of breeding pairs to maintain the breed’s natural abilities. They share ongoing advice with families on basic obedience and retrieving techniques. Local families appreciate the steady temperament and versatility their dogs bring to both outdoor activities and everyday life.