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.
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
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.
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.”
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.
Our puppies are well socialized before leaving our home.
All puppies see our veterinarian for a check up and first vaccines.
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.
Lucia offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
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. ”
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
Dragonfly Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Havanese
Havanese
About Mikki
Mikki is a female Havanese. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lucia decided to make her part of their program. Lucia has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Havanese
About Tiger
Tiger is a male Havanese. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lucia decided to make him part of their program. Lucia has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Afghan Hound
Havanese
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.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.