My oldest brother, Isaac Vannoy, started Grizzly Goldens (formally Grizzly Kennels) in 2003 with his first Golden, Princess . Around 2010, he placed this business in my hands to manage. I would take care of the dogs, communicate with our customers, set up appointments, and edit the website. Since I am from a big family (9) there was never a shortage of family members involved and helping with the details of what breeding and raising puppies entailed.
My husband and I became officially Grizzly Goldens owners in 2019, changing the name to reflect the fact we are all about Goldens, hence Grizzly Goldens, no longer Grizzly Kennels. We previously would receive calls from those looking for a boarding kennels or another breed so this change has definitely made what we do and who we are much clearer. We have been primarily overseeing everything with the puppies from the birth to take home. Our oldest daughter Talitha has started to become an important part in socializing with Jairus not far behind. Our puppies also learn to be around small children and know what is acceptable. Our children also learn what is appropriate behavior towards the pups with their interactions monitored with our puppies and dogs. Both learn and grow from this "golden" interaction! Puppies see kids and associate them with something wonderful!