Southwind Kennel is the top dog...... No, really: G. Burns et al at Southwind are passionate about excellence in breeding and showing Golden Retrievers; and boarding and grooming services for dogs of all breeds. Whether you want a great family pet or a champion in the show ring Southwind is the place to go. Puppies are matched to prospective families with carefull attention to personality type, family lifestyle, and many other criteria. Pups are A.K.C. registered. Ms Burns stands behind every puppy and is always available with helpfull advice and training tips. Boarding clients can leave thier dogs with confidence that they will be pampered and well cared for. The kennel is climate controlled, and features television and music programming to soothe the pooches. Individual needs and requirements are stringently followed. These folks are dog lovers through and through. Most boarding kennels are like dog warehouses. This is more like leaving your pet in the care of a trusted family member. Regarding thier breeding program and puppies: We have two Southwind Goldens. 5 stars are not enough! Southwind's Belle of the Ball ( Belle!) and Southwind's Irish Cream II ( Bailey!) should get 10 stars each......they are really magnificent ! read more

Love the attention that is given!!! Great service goes a long way.

I called on August 22nd, spent 20 minutes on the phone making an appointment because I was placed on hold several times. Finally, my appointment was set. I was given a price of $64 total. $22 a day plus $10 a day for 3x play days. I called today September 13th and was told I would need to pay a 4 day minimum. I asked why I would pay for 4 days when I am going away for two days and was told because she cannot lose out on the money & she didn't know vacations would be booked - showing no consideration for my plans away that I booked several weeks ago. Maybe you should have called me when your other appts booked. Did ya consider doing that??? Apparently this kennel should only accept appointments for 4 days or more but are greedy and would rather inconvenience the customer for a chance at a 2 day appointment if it is a convenience & advantage to them - if they are not at capacity - so they can make their money regardless if it inconveniences or price gouges the customer. Well, now I have to call around for a new kennel 2 days before I go away, I really wish I went with someone different on August 22nd. Thanks for the referral of pine creek kennel, you should have just done that from the getco. Your greedy policy sucks. The worst was the UNPROFESSIONALISM OF THE OWNERS (THE BURNS FAMILY). After this review was posted...1st Ginger Burns, argued with me. Then Carl Burns proceeded to harass & stalk me. He crossed so many lines (stalker). I'm so so so glad I didn't go with this kennel, I ended up finding one much better by owners who are more qualified and have better business ethics. read more

I am so glad to have an opportunity to share a review about Southwind Kennels and Ginger Burns. Her name and establishment were given to us by our vet and after speaking with Ginger I immediately felt comfortable with her and admired how seriously she took the job of placing her golden puppies. She interviewed us extensively and had very high standards. I really felt like I had to do my research on puppy care in order to make her feel comfortable with me! As stated in the previous review Ginger matches each puppy with the prospective family and when we adopted our little girl (daughter of Southwind's Smokin' Logan) we were given so much information about our puppy's personality type (adverse to loud noises, very comfortable with touch, shied away from quick movements) all of which proved true and were so helpful to know when we started puppy training. When visiting the puppies at 5 weeks we got a true sense of how the dogs at Southwind are treated like family (and have a kennel that rivals ANY I have ever seen). If only we didn't live hours away, I would not have hesitated leaving our "daughter" there... and this literally ruined the chances of any other kennel since once I saw Southwind, the others truly could not compare. One of the most important points that I want to make is that Ginger cares about her puppies and their adoptive families. She readily kept in touch with me over the years and if I ever had a question or concern about our dog she gave informative answers and provided resources that could help. As far as our Golden is concerned, she has made a Golden-lover out of every person she has met. We are literally stopped on the streets when we take her for a walk so people can comment on her beautiful coat (a Southwind trademark), her sweet disposition, and how affectionate she is. She is the sweetheart of the neighborhood! You will not be able to find better Goldens than the ones at Southwind or find a breeder with more knowledge and a bigger heart. You will not go wrong with your choice of Southwind Kennel for any of the services they provide. read more