• 1: Home
• 2: About Us
  • 2.1: In The News
  • 2.2: Our Kennel
  • 2.3: Visitation Policy
  • 2.4: Family Scrapbook
• 3: Contact Us
• 4: References
  • 4.1: Articles
  • 4.2: Puppy Brag Pages
  • 4.3: Testimonies
• 5: Our Dogs
  • 5.1: Our Males
    • 5.1.1: Teddy
    • 5.1.2: Cooper
    • 5.1.3: Jedediah
    • 5.1.4: Brandy
    • 5.1.5: Clancy
    • 5.1.6: Hamilton
    • 5.1.7: Jeremiah
    • 5.1.8: Jake
  • 5.2: Our Females
    • 5.2.1: Tasha & Tara
    • 5.2.2: Allie
    • 5.2.3: Amber
    • 5.2.4: Butter
    • 5.2.5: Colby
    • 5.2.6: Courtney
    • 5.2.7: Lil' Jess
    • 5.2.8: Karrah
    • 5.2.9: Josie
    • 5.2.10: Isabella
    • 5.2.11: Ellie
    • 5.2.12: Shiloh
    • 5.2.13: Shasta
    • 5.2.14: Pippin
    • 5.2.15: Lil' Bit
• 6: Puppy Availability
  • 6.1: New Puppy Names
• 7: All About Goldens
  • 7.1: Versaltility
  • 7.2: Bloodlines & Championships
    • 7.2.1: British
    • 7.2.2: North American
    • 7.2.3: Scandinavian
  • 7.3: Registries, Clubs, Associations

Who Are We?

I am Chris Durning, the owner, trainer & breeder of Emanuel Homestead Goldens. I am delighted to be living among the scenic countryside in Woodstock, CT (Northeast, CT) on our Homestead where I have raised AKC Registered Golden Retriever Pups for the past 29 years & raised my wonderful family, too.

My five children are as follows: Jennifer (34); Julie (32); Andrew & Matthew (31) and adopted daughter from India: Hannah Eileen (19). We have been blessed with 9 Grandchildren – with one more 'on the way!!" - so far!!!: Kaylla (10); Kaylin (9); Emily (8); Sean (8); Korrin (8); Jessica Haley (Passed Away – Dec. 2000); Justin (6); Eric (4); Ashley (4) & Stephen (2). Jennifer & her family live nearby in Woodstock; Julie & her family also live in Woodstock; Matthew & his family are not far, in Putnam; Andrew is our U.S. Marine - he & his wife, April, are stationed in NC –Andrew is a helicopter pilot &has completed 2 deployments to The Middle East Region.  Hannah is at home with Mike & I!!!!!

In addition to raising my Goldens, we own & operate our family business, WOODSTOCK VALLEY ENTERPRISES, LLC. We are CT & RI Builder/Dealers/Designers for KATAHDIN CEDAR LOG HOMES, providing assistance, plans & ideas together for the many folks seeking to have their dreams come true to build a cedar log home of their very own through our construction management, building & custom design services. Katahdin Cedar Log Homes – for the same price as pine!! Look for our ads in Country’s Best Log Homes Magazine & Log Home Living Magazine – 2 prominent national log home publications - ( Also see our Web Site for great information on our Cedar Log Homes – or link directly there from our Emanuel Homestead Golden’s Web Site) -

http://www.woodstockvalleyenterprises.com

We build conventional homes, barns, garages, & additions along with general renovation work. 

In addition, we offer custom designed & built fencing & pole buildings for private & commercial use, horse riding rings, livestock protection & kennel areas, as well as, pool fencing.

Our older kids are on their own but they are still close & involved in our businesses. One of our sons, Matthew, is a partner with us in our building & fabrication businesses through Woodstock Valley Enterprises, LLC. Our eldest daughter, Jennifer, owns & operates her own business, Creative Solutions (www.cssites.com) & assists us with all our computer needs, including the design & management our web sites. Jennifer also provides computer services for several other businesses & welcomes inquiries!! My wonderful grandchildren are all interested & involved with helping me & playing with all my Emanuel Homestead Goldens - adults & pups adding to the special TLC that ensures positive 'socialization' & darling personalities!!!