Labrador Retriever & English Springer Spaniel Puppies, Breeding and Training

ABOUT US

We have been breeding, raising, and training Labrador Retrievers and English Springer Spaniels for 25+ years.

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.

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MEET THE CREW

Team of Experts

Co-Owner and Head Trainer

Geoffrey A. English

Co-Owner and Obedience Trainer

Dana English

Kennel Manager and Hunting Dog Trainer

Geoff English

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

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   Russell Richter 
 February 21, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We ordered a male black lab puppy and we got a beautiful one with a great personality. They kept us up to date and everything was perfect. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Timothy Kanuch 
 February 14, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the best experiences of my life!  From the day I got my pick of the Springer litter to today, eight years later, it has been an absolute joy.  Very early on I brought Maggie back to Geoff for some basic obedience training. Hup, Here, Heal, & Stay... totally changed my life. I am fortunate to have Maggie with me 24/7 and it is never a burden. After I had her for about six months, she went back for 108 days of Bird Training.  She is fantastic out in the field, constantly quartering about 6 to 10 meters ahead of me. Obeys immediately to either hand, verbal or whistle commands.  After every flush she waits for me to shoot. When I miss, oh you should see the dirty look she gives me. When it's a hit, she retrieves and drop the bird at my feet, undamaged by the soft mouth training from Geoff.  She has a boyfriend, a Brittany, who is a pointer. It is so much fun to watch them work as a team.  A few weeks ago, I was invited to a Field Trial.  Never been to one before.  Out of a field of 9 dogs, Maggie won 2nd place!! Maggie never wants to leave me, but when we go on vacation, she gets so excited to go back to Geoff.  For closer proximity I tried other kennels, but she would come back skinnier, lethargic and sad. Maggy comes back from Woodland Kennels happy and energetic.   I could not recommend Geoff and his family at Woodland Kennels more.
  
 
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   Rachel Perry 
 February 12, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow! We’re more than pleased with our new pup, Sam. He is so perfect and is extremely smart! Working with Woodland Kennel was so easy and we loved the weekly updates of the puppies. We highly recommend them and will forever be grateful for our new family member.
  
 
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   Joe Correale 
 December 29, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The entire woodland group made us feel so comfortable with the entire adoption phase we found them from some google searches and from day one we knew we were going with them everyone always has worries about a breeder who you don’t know and who isn’t close to you but woodland is 100% a reliable breeder and we recommend them to everyone thank you again
  
 
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   Lauren Werbitt 
 September 22, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dana and Geoffrey were wonderful people and communicated very well throughout the process of us choosing a new member for our family! On puppy pick up day, both of our boys 5 and 6 at the time(may 2025), came with us to pick the puppy. Dana and Geoffrey explained the importance of crate training and went through all the steps to make sure our puppy was set up for success! The boys had ample time to pick the puppy and were so happy. Our gorgeous girl is almost 6months old and so loved by our family. Thank you woodland kennels for a wonderful experience and an amazing pup!!
  
 
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   Paula Imaz 
 August 29, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We got our English Springer Spaniel from Woodland Kennels and we could not happier. Brodie has been the best dog from the day we got him. Easily trained, great with other dogs, kids and strangers. brodie loves to go for hikes, swim and is great on a leash too. We followed some simple training instructions from Geoff when we first got him and he learned quickly! We have also used Woodland Kennels for boarding when away on vacation and we feel confident Brodie had the best time ever and was well taken care of. If you are looking for an English Springer Spaniel this is the place to go.
  
 
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   Aggie B 
 August 1, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I just put down a deposit on our third spaniel from Woodland Kennel. I suppose that says it all. Each dog has had the absolute best temperament—loving, gentle, and so well-adjusted from day one. We got our first when my daughter was just a toddler, our second when the second was a toddler. Countless play dates and chaos and never once did I have concern about them being around a bunch of loud children. They’re incredibly smart and eager to learn, and just pure velcro which is what we love about the breed. They’ve also been incredibly healthy and fit, which speaks volumes about the quality and care behind this breeder. We can’t thank Geoff and Dana enough for our 2 and soon to be 3 mushes. Life just wouldn’t be the same without them.
  
 
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   judy matuk 
 July 29, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Years ago, we went through our Labrador era, and with the passing of our pit mix last summer, we decided to bring a lab back into our lives. We did our research and decided on Woodland for our puppy. We knew it was "meant to be" that we wanted a yellow male and their recent litter of 10 puppies had just one yellow male---we knew he was ours. From initial contact to keeping in touch after we picked him up in January, Geoffrey and his wife have been professional and clearly experts in proper breeding and loving of labradors. We named the puppy Clark (Kent) since he was a gift to my husband who has been Superman during his cancer treatments the last three years. Being a lab, of course, he is also part Clark Griswald (from National lampoon's Vacation :-) The best aspects of Clark, now 9 months old, is that he is super smart and a simply magnificent-looking dog. Thank you Woodland Kennels for bringing a Labrador back to my family ♥️
  
 
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   Steve Alfano 
 July 27, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Geoff and his team at Woodland Kennel are exceptional. The facilities are top notch and your dog(s) will train in comfort and cleanliness as he works to getting them precisely to where you want them to be amd what he can pull out of them.   Geoff is clear at understanding specifically what you as the owner want out of your dog and is clear at explaining his thoughts and expectations of what he can achieve in them. From obedience training to field training your dog will come out of woodland kennels above your expectations.
  
 
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   Michael Abrams 
 July 25, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Woodland Kennel was a terrific experience. From the onset there was great communication and thorough information at all points in the process. This thoughtful service continues as we raise and train our new puppy. Great training videos and suggestions give us confidence that we will have a well adjusted dog.

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Family-owned and operated since 1998. Woodland Kennel is committed to breeding and producing the finest Labrador Retriever and English Springer Spaniel puppies.