If you live in Raleigh and you are looking for a Golden Retriever, Mini Bernedoodle, or Goldendoodle puppy, A Breed Above Kennels is a roughly 30-minute drive up US-401 North from the capital, about 22 miles south in Angier. We raise every litter in our home and bring healthy, well-socialized puppies to families across the Research Triangle.
Why Raleigh Families Choose A Breed Above Kennels
Raleigh is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and many of the families who reach out to us are settling into a new home and want a dog to grow with their kids. Our puppies come from health-tested parents and are raised underfoot with daily handling, so they arrive confident and ready for a busy household.
- Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, and Mini Bernedoodle puppies raised in our home, not a kennel
- Parents are health tested to reduce the risk of hereditary conditions
- Early socialization around children, household noise, and other dogs
- A health guarantee and ongoing support for training and care
- Personal delivery or a convenient meet-up for Raleigh families
Puppy Delivery and Pickup for Raleigh
We are a roughly 30-minute drive up US-401 North from Raleigh, about 22 miles from our home in Angier. Once your application is approved, we can arrange delivery to your door, a meet-up partway, or a visit to meet your puppy and see where it was raised. When we travel, your puppy rides with water, a blanket, and a crate so the trip is calm and safe.
Dog-Friendly Raleigh: Parks, Vets, and Resources
Raleigh is a genuinely dog-friendly city. New owners in the area often visit Carolina Pines Dog Park on Lake Wheeler Road, Millbrook Exchange Dog Park on Spring Forest Road, and Oakwood Dog Park near historic downtown. For veterinary care, families we work with use NC State Veterinary Hospital and Quail Corners Animal Hospital. Once your puppy is settled, the greenways around North Hills and the open space at Dorothea Dix Park are easy places to burn off energy.
About Our Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, and Mini Bernedoodle Puppies
Our Golden Retrievers are classic family dogs: gentle, loyal, and great with kids. Our Goldendoodles, in toy and standard sizes, are bright and low-shedding, a good match for families who want a friendly dog that is easier on allergies. Our Mini Bernedoodles bring the calm, affectionate Bernese temperament in a smaller package. You can see the breeds we raise on our breeds page and meet the dogs behind our program on the parents page.
How to Reserve a Puppy
Reserving a puppy starts with our puppy application. Once it is approved, we will talk through which upcoming litter fits your family and arrange a deposit to hold your spot. You can see what is available now on our available puppies page, and our FAQ answers the common questions about deposits, health guarantees, and pickup.
As the anchor of the Research Triangle, Raleigh draws young families and professionals from all over, and it consistently ranks among the most pet-friendly cities in the country. That mix of green space, strong schools, and steady growth makes it a natural home for a family puppy.
Serving Families Across Central North Carolina
We deliver to families throughout the Research Triangle and central North Carolina. Looking for a puppy in another town? See our pages for Cary, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Fayetteville, Sanford, Apex, Goldsboro, or view all of our service areas.
Ready to find your puppy near Raleigh? Start your application today or call us at (919) 637-7691.