Welcome to Dare Kennel. We are Ken and Kim Yates. We are located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Collinsville, Va. (one Hour North of Greensboro, NC and one hour South of Roanoke, VA.)

We have over 20 years of experience with Flat Coated Retrievers (and other breeds). We strive for a true multi-purpose retriever and breed only to achieve that end.

All of our dogs serve as companions ... be it in the field, show ring, obedience ring, or on the sofa.