Massbach Kennels - Mt Carroll, Illinois

Casey F.

We purchased a golden retriever puppy from Massbach Kennels. Justin with Massbach Kennels has provided us with an amazing family dog and outstanding service to go along with it. Our puppy has been to Massbach Kennels for boarding and obedience trading both have exceeded our expectations. If you are looking for a hunting dog, family dog, boarding services, or obedience trading I would not hesitate to use Massbach Kennels. Their knowledge and services are outstanding.

Catherine M.

An incredible experience working with Justin for a started companion dog. We asked for a calm-demeanor dog with started obedience and couldn’t be more pleased.
Our pup is beautiful, healthy, calm, and a gentle soul. Worth the wait for your family and the dog to be ready, and the process takes off the stress of training on your own. Justin is easy to communicate with and truly has your family’s needs as top priority! Highly recommend!

Daniel S.

Massbach kennels is the best breeder hands down. Justin takes great care for each and every one of his dogs. The facility is well maintained and clean no matter the time. The parents are well selected and pups are well fed. They take pride in the work they do and it shows through and through.

Jared C.

Purchasing a puppy: We were recommended Massbach Kennels by a friend who got two dogs from there, and after speaking with Justin and learning more about the kennel and the dogs' lineage, we chose our British Labrador from Massbach. It was the best decision we could’ve made! From the start, it was clear they prioritize puppy well-being and matching them to the right families. Justin was very helpful and made the process seamless. Massbach’s breeding focuses on healthy, well-balanced dogs with both high work drive and calm temperaments at home. Our pup fits our family perfectly, and we highly recommend purchasing from Massbach Kennels!

Training/Boarding: Our 6-month-old puppy recently completed a month of training at Massbach Kennels, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Justin and his team tailored the program to her specific needs, focusing on obedience, building her retrieving drive, and acclimating her to water and swimming. Justin was incredibly flexible, always available for questions, and even demonstrated retrieving progress when we picked her up. His guidance for continuing training at home was invaluable, and our pup returned home more confident and well-behaved. The personalized blog with regular video updates was a fantastic touch, allowing us to see her progress. We highly recommend Massbach for training and/or boarding!

Caitlin H.

We got a great puppy from them, would 100% buy another from them. He is well behaved and had very few accidents in the house and overnight from the very beginning.

laura M.

We purchased a puppy from Justin at Massbach Kennels about a year ago. She is absolutely the most wonderful dog. She is extremely intelligent and eager to please. She trained very easy and is a great addition to our family. I can’t say enough about the care Justin puts into his puppies and dogs. He trains them to retrieve and come at a young age and also desensitizes them to noise. Anyone who purchases a dog from this kennel will get the whole package in the dog. I highly recommend this kennel.

Angie F.

We just purchase a golden retriever from Justin over the weekend and he was so great to deal with. He was very responsive to my questions and very helpful with picking the right pup for us. He has only been home a few days and already has learned a few tricks and picking up on the potty training. Highly recommend!

Jeannie K.

We appreciated the care given to our dogs at Massbach Kennels. This is a family run business. Justin is a dog trainer as well so he is in tune with dog personalities and traits. My two dogs had never been away from home, so understandably I was anxious. They were able to stay together in a large kennel. The facility is specifically designed for dogs. We liked the rural setting as well. When I sent emails prior to our stay my questions were answered quickly. This is quality care and a reasonable price point. Harry and Reno will visit Massbach Kennels again.