About Us
Welcome to Kennel of Dreams! I'm Carol Montgomery, owner and operator of KOD. My love affair with dogs began with Bridget, my poodle, when I was a little girl. I became interested in breeding after I joined a local 4H chapter in northern Illinois. There, I learned how to breed and show rabbits, a rewarding 5-year experience.
It was to no one's surprise when I continued my interests into higher education. I graduated from Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 1980. Always the dog-lover, I adopted several kinds of dogs over the years, and continued to learn about health, nutrition and training issues.
My career as a breeder officially began with Buddy and Missy, our AKC miniature dachshunds. They are delightful!
Because I had often heard about people who could not have pets due to allergies, I became quite intrigued with what I had learned about labradoodles. After researching the breed for about two years and surveying the need for responsible, qualified breeders in America, I decided that the cause of the Australian Labradoodle was worthy of my best efforts.
There is nothing more satisfying than helping people. Since I had always wanted to be a dog-breeder and now having the opportunity to be involved with a developing breed, this work is the fulfillment of a life-long dream.
Kennel of Dreams is dedicated to the development and protection of the Australian Labradoodle, and to carefully match dogs with adopting families.
My dream is to provide high quality, genetically progressive, family and allergy-friendly dogs as pets to individuals who value the companionship and therapeutic nature of these wonderful animals.
As a breeder, I am committed to promoting the integrity of the breed, and to continuing the legacy of the Australian Labradoodle in the best traditions of founding Australian breeders Rutland Manor and Tegan Park.
To learn more about my dogs, you can contact me any time after 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
