Welcome to Albark Kennels where raising happy, healthy, and highly trainable puppies is what we do.
Located in the scenic countryside of western Maryland, Albark Kennels is a family-run operation led by Alton and Barbara Kauffman. Since 2003, we’ve specialized in breeding Golden Retrievers, Goldendoodles, and Bernedoodles known for their outstanding temperament, intelligence, and companionship.
Our puppies are raised on our peaceful country farm and lovingly socialized with children, giving them a strong foundation to become well-adjusted members of your family. We are committed to ethical breeding practices, ensuring every puppy receives the care, attention, and early exposure they need to thrive in their forever homes.
At Albark Kennels, we don’t just raise puppies — we raise lifelong companions.
Albark Kennels is located in the rolling hills of beautiful Western Maryland. We are a premier breeder of Golden Retrievers, Golden Doodles, and Bernedoodles and all of them are raised by our family!
Raised on the farm in Western Maryland, all our puppies are raised by our family since 2003. We love our dogs and we’re sure you will too!
Your new puppy will be used to having children around. Our children actively help with feeding and socializing the puppies from the day they are born.
We started raising puppies in 2003, and have had many happy customers over the years, including many repeat buyers.
It brings us immense satisfaction to see one of our puppies grow into a friendly, sociable, and obedient companion. Our ongoing pursuit of the ideal breeding approach — from early socialization to nurturing healthy behavioral habits — is a journey we continue on every day.
While there’s always more to learn, one thing remains constant: our puppies consistently bring joy to families across the United States and beyond. We’ve built a strong foundation of high standards for both health and behavior, and we’re committed to upholding that level of excellence with every litter.
At Albark Kennels, we truly want your new family member to bring warmth, love, and happiness to your home for many years to come.
Every childhood needs a dog in it… and Mandie is the dog dreams are made of 🐶💛 At just 6 months old, she’s got the perfect mix of sweetness, playfulness, and golden girl charm ✨🐾 She’s all about tail wags, belly rubs, and making memories that last a lifetime 🥹 Whether it’s backyard adventures or bedtime snuggles, Mandie makes everything better ❤️🐶🐾
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UPDATE!!! Cody has been adopted!!!
Double the sweetness, double the love! 💛
Meet Candy & Cody — 6-month-old golden retriever siblings with heart-melting personalities. They may not look alike, but they both bring pure sunshine to every moment. Ready to meet their forever families! 🐾
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Meet Shelly!
She is a super sweet 5 yr old golden retriever mamma who we are retiring! She has a great personality and does good on a leash! If you have any questions feel free to dm us!
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✨ Our website just got a refresh! ✨
New litters have been added and some of our growing pups have new updated photos! Go take a peek — you might spot your future best friend 🐾💛
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(Edited to add that he has found his new home!)
🐾 Meet Clifford – A Calm & Loving Companion 🐾
Clifford is a gentle, friendly standard poodle who loves to relax and spend time with people. He’s very attentive and makes a wonderful companion.
Clifford has minor special needs – his ears require daily care with a medicated wash to keep him healthy and comfortable. This is a manageable routine for someone willing to take a little extra time to care for him.
Due to these needs, we are offering to rehome Clifford free of charge to a loving, responsible person who is prepared to provide the care he deserves.
If you’re looking for a loyal, low-key friend and are willing to take on a small daily commitment, Clifford may be the perfect match for you.
📍 Contact us today to meet Clifford!
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Jon is thoroughly enjoying his new home, we are so excited for his new family to have adopted this wonderful boy !!!
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We adopted our golden retriever, Baxter, from Albark almost 9 years ago and this past January I adopted a Bernese Mountain dog puppy from them. Both experiences have been wonderful. We drove out to the family farm to pick Baxter up and the facilities there are just beautiful. Great big, clean, airy Amish style barns full of fresh hay and happy dogs and puppies. It was heavenly. The second time we opted for delivery in Hagerstown, MD, and that went just as beautifully and was well worth it. Either way you decide to go, Albark makes getting your new puppy a wonderful and blessed experience. ❤️
I adopted Bean in June, after he went through the eight weeks of training with Destiny. I have to tell you he is the best dog ever he is so obedient, friendly, socialized and a sweetheart! It is so worth the money to have your puppy trained Bean once came to our house did not have one accident, knows all his commands, he does not jump or nip on anything. He is now six months old and he is still the perfect puppy. Destiny did a fantastic job! I have people all the time telling me what a good puppy he is even strangers on the street when we walk! Do not hesitate to get the training you will be glad that you did ! Albark Kennels is great to work with and Barbara is always there to answer a question if you have one! Thank you Albark and Destiny for the perfect puppy for our family.💕💕💕
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