About Us

Having trained dogs from basic obedience to advanced handling skills, for over  30 years and having bred dogs during that time too, it was a natural step to open my own Boarding & Breeding Kennels. So in 2004, I joined forces with my brother, Keith, and our search for the right location brought us to Norfolk.

Thornwood Farm is found by taking the B1111 off the A11 towards East Harling. After crossing over the Harling Road railway lines take the first right to Roudham.  Drive down the Roudham Rd leaving the Industrial units behing you and after about 3/4 of a mile we can be found on the left hand side with a Large white sign at the end of our 150 yard entrance drive. We are set in  5 acres of countryside, of which 2 acres are dedicated to exercise paddocks.

                                                              
We are very much a family affair. When you arrive you are greeted with a lovely farmhouse surrounded by landscaped grounds and gardens. Adjacent to the house is the Reception, Grooming Room and Kennels.

The Grooming Room is like a pet beauty salon. It is light and airy, smells divine and has everything pets need to be pampered and beautified. Jan is in charge of the grooming service offering a very high level of individual attention. There is also a mobile service and delivery /collection service too.

All of the kennels are extra large, which was a conscious decision. The smallest kennel is half as large again as the legal requirement and the largest can easily house up to 5  large dogs. The kennel unit can take up to 40 dogs and is centrally heated with each kennel having its own individual heating.  All kennels offer each dog the opportunity to be indoors or outdoors. One thing all visitors notice is how calm the dogs are. They are regularly exercised in the 2 acres of exercise paddocks and they are very happy.

The kennels are spotless and are regularly maintained to keep them in tiptop condition.We have nothing to hide and we are proud to show every area and aspect of our kennels and believe in quality not quantity.

We have bred beautiful dogs too with German Short-Haired Pointers, English and American Cockers and Staffs in the list. They are all pure breeds and Kennel Club registered.

As well as dogs, we also cater for small animals including reptiles, rabbits, budgies, parrots, tortoises, mice and other small mammals.

The flexible approach certainly sets us apart. We have a fair charging policy and do not have a minimum stay rule. We are open every day except Christmas and New Years Day and always try to work around our customers needs.