Chris Van Meter

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On Sunday we brought home two puppies from Winter’s litter. They are beautiful and well socialized. Todd was extremely helpful through the entire process. It was important to me that we purchase healthy puppies. He answered every question about the parents genetic health and directed us to an online data base. The kennel was immaculate and the puppies had clearly been raised with love

Todd Stoltzfus

Passionate about raising European Golden Retrievers in the heart of Lancaster, I'm Todd Stoltzfus, the proud owner of Rockvale Puppies. With a deep love for these charming canines, I've made it my mission to provide families with the most delightful and loyal furry friends. Join me on our journey and witness the joy of these beautiful Goldens.

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