8000+ BRED AND TRAINED Labradors
Trusted by Hunters, Families and Professionals for over 45 years
AKC Breeder
Master Hunter
45+ Years
Club Member
The kennel have been successful at retriever competitions for 45+ years. Woody Thurman of Twin Lakes Kennel, has produced dozens of Master Hunter Labrador retrievers. Despite our incredible success at the field trials, we are most interested in helping our clients to own and handle the world’s best Labrador Retrievers. Our commitment to that goal has never faltered.
200
AKC Master Hunter Labrador Retrievers.
47
Retrievers at AKC
Master Nationals.
“I have known Woody and Judy for over 20 years. There are no finer folks. They have my total trust with any dog sent to Twin Lakes for training. The dogs that go to Twin Lakes are worked in drills. Don’t expect your dog to come home fat. Working dogs need to be in top physical condition. The most powerful thing about Woody is that his dog work to their Read more
-Nat Lambeth
“I have known Woody and Judy for over 20 years. There are no finer folks. They have my total trust with any dog sent to Twin Lakes for training. The dogs that go to Twin Lakes are worked in drills. Don't expect your dog to come home fat. Working dogs need to be in top physical condition. The most powerful thing about Woody is that his dog work to their...
-Nat lambeth
“Great, clean well maintained facility. Thurmans (trainers/breeders) are experts in their field and will go the extra mile to help you and your dog.”
-Bill H
“I feel blessed immeasurably to have found these folks and my only complaint is I love my 3 year old yellow way too much.”
-G K
I just wanted to send y’all an update on how our puppy Boone is doing. He is from the Snatch/Honey litter and he looks just like his father. He’s just over six months old now and he’s panning out to be a wonderful hunt dog.
I began shooting around him just recently and from the very beginning he was fearless. He didn’t even blink an eye when the shots were fired. He just looks straight ahead waiting to be released.
-Orry Frye
”I have known Twin Lakes Kennel and Woody Thurman for more than 20 years. Woody is a superb dog trainer and teacher about retriever training. Twin Lakes is an extraordinary facility. Their puppies come from the finest hunting and field trial/hunt test stock. All will have clean genetic pedigrees. Most importantly, Woody is an honest, straightforward man who will tell you both the strengths and weaknesses of any dog he sells or you wish to have evaluated. I would stake my own reputation on this.”
-John Scanlon MD, FAAP.
“For 11 years it was my distinct honor and privilege to serve as chairman of the rules committee for the AKC Retriever Hunt Test program. During that time I got to meet many professional retriever dog trainers all across the United States. Woody Thurman, whom I have known for more than 20 years, was and is my favorite. He is an extremely intelligent, honest, hard working and trustworthy man.
-Bob Ripley
I wanted to say thank you, again, for putting up with me during the puppy process! You all were so sweet to send pictures and answer my questions, and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and working with you. “Piper” is settling in wonderfully! You were also right about how smart she would be! Piper learned “sit” on her second day home, and I can tell that she is already picking up on some of the “getting around” terms I use with Bauer like “this way” to redirect her course. I’m so excited to watch her really start learning!
-Mindi
I just wanted to send y’all a quick note updating you on our sweet Gauge that we picked up back in May (Snatch x Raven). It’s hard to believe that he’s 8 months old and is already going on his first hunts! Here are a few pics of him. You can see how he’s developed. He’s beautiful and is so agile and LOVES to hunt. His drive is unbelievable and he’s surpassed all of our expectations with how smart he is. We hope that you are all doing well and thank you, once again, for our amazing dog.
-April and her family
“We picked up our little guy last week and were very impressed by how intentional they are about raising healthy puppies. Ours is sweet and snuggly - two characteristics you don't often find in a MasterHunter lineage gun dog! He has been my shadow and has already learned so much. Can't wait to see him grow into his birthright and chase so.e ducks!”
-Ashley Tison
At the heart of the Twin Lakes Kennel training program is Woody Thurman, Master Trainer of Labrador Retrievers. Woody, the only son of Carl Thurman, a noted pointing dog trainer of the 1950’s, developed a special sensitivity for dogs and an awesome respect for people who could train them, while still a toddler.
He has devoted most of his adult life to training and breeding hunting Labrador Retrievers. Woody’s amazing ability to thoroughly teach each lesson to each dog on an individual level reflects itself in working Labrador Retrievers that are under control, but maintain all the natural drive and style that are the essence of hunting retrievers.
“Going hunting without a retriever is like going on a honeymoon without a bride.”
-Woody Thurman
If, in the opinion of your veterinarian, your puppy has any physical problem which makes it a poor health risk, you may, within fourteen days of purchase, return the puppy to Twin Lakes Kennel for a full refund or full credit towards another puppy.
A puppy purchased from Twin Lakes Kennel carries a limited warranty against debilitating congenital or hereditary problems that cause the dog to be nonfunctional. This warranty is good until the dog is 26 months old.
At Twin Lakes Kennel, we offer a full spectrum of elite Labrador services — from selective breeding and advanced training to trusted sales and proven stud services. Every dog we raise reflects decades of dedication, genetic excellence, and purpose-driven care.
Twin Lakes Kennel specializes in breeding Labrador Retrievers from dominant American field bloodlines, emphasizing natural hunting instincts and tractability.
The kennel offers comprehensive training programs, having titled over 200 AKC Master Hunter Labrador Retrievers and qualified 47 retrievers at AKC Master Nationals.
The kennel provide Labrador Retriever puppies and trained adult dogs for sale, ensuring each dog is well-socialized and ready for various roles, including family companionship and hunting.
Twin Lakes Kennel offers stud services with proven hunting males free from congenital defects.
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PO Box 628 – 9965 McFarland Rd
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