Dragonfly Kennels

Raised by Lucia B.

Certified Breeder of Afghan Hounds and Havanese

  • 3 club memberships
  • 100% response rate • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Dragonfly Kennels located in Connecticut. My husband and I started showing our Afghan Hounds in 1983 and later added our Havanese. For more than 40 years we have been serious contenders in the conformation ring as well as earning top honors on our hounds in obedience and lure coursing.

Lucia’s experience

  • About Lucia

    We are members in good standing of the Afghan Hound Club of America as well as the Connecticut based Newtown Kennel club and the Nutmeg Afghan Hound Club where we have held various positions as officers & board of directors.

  • What makes Lucia’s program special

    In our breeding programs we strive to produce healthy sound Afghan Hounds and Havanese who are strong competitors in the show scene as well as long lived companion animals with confident outgoing temperaments. To date we have owned or bred close to 100 Champions with several more promising youngsters and adults nearing the completion of their championship.

  • Lucia is a member of 3 clubs

    Nutmeg Afghan Hound Club, Newtown Kennel Club, Afghan Hound Club Of America

  • Lucia’s certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit

Getting a puppy from Lucia

Lucia has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.

“The price includes AKC registration application, vet check up including first vaccines, deworming, health guarantee and socialization.”

Contract and health guarantee

Lucia may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Lucia offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Lucia directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are well socialized before leaving our home.

Puppy health practices

All puppies see our veterinarian for a check up and first vaccines.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Dragonfly Kennels hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

Lucia offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Connecticut or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

“We do not ship our puppies. Pick up at our home only so we can meet and decide on the best puppy for your family. ”

More about Lucia

  • Lucia has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months

    Lucia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Lucia’s links

Lucia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Dragonfly Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Meet Lucia's parent dogs

All breeds

Havanese

Parent health testing

Afghan Hound

Havanese

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Dragonfly Kennels reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Afghan Hounds.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

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