Puppies aren’t the only Labrador Retrievers we sell.
In their annual announcement released on January 31st of 2014, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) revealed the results of their pure bred registration statistics. Once again, the intelligent, family friendly Labrador retriever has taken the #1 spot on the most popular list for the 23rd consecutive year, the longest reign at the top in AKC history.
Woody and Judi Thurman, owners of Twin Lakes Kennel, were not surprised by the announcement. “We know how popular the Labrador retriever is just by the high demand we have experienced this year,” said Judi. Judi, who is in charge of everything puppy, said, “This has been our strongest year in our forty year history of breeding these beautiful animals. We have helped birth and place more puppies this year than in any of our previous forty.”
Woody, Master Trainer who has titled more than 200 AKC Master Hunter Labrador Retrievers and also qualified another 47 retrievers at AKC Master Nationals said, “We select from the most dominant American field bloodlines and breed for natural hunting instinct and tractability, producing healthy, intelligent, trainable puppies.” Their Labrador retriever puppies are the most talented, well rounded Labrador Retrievers possible, making them a most desirable family pet.
“Owning bigger breeds… have been on the rise during the past five years,” said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “As the economy has improved, people are turning back to the big dogs they love…” AKC also reports that, not only is the Labrador retriever the Number One dog in the country,
but is also Number One in each of the following cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC. Read the full text of the AKC press release here.
1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Golden Retriever
4. Beagle
5. Bulldog
6. Yorkshire Terrier
7. Boxer
8. Poodle
9. Rottweiler
10. Dachshund
Limited litters available – reserve your future hunting partner or family friend today!
Are you interested in learning more about our award-winning labrador retriever puppies for sale? Call us for more information at (910) 462-3246 to purchase a world class Labrador Retriever from Woody Thurman today!
Woody and Judi Thurman, founders of Twin Lakes Kennel, have been breeding and training Labrador Retrievers for more than 35 years. Their kennel has become a premier source for exceptional Labs, known for combining strong hunting instincts with gentle, family-friendly temperaments. Each litter is carefully planned from dominant American field bloodlines to ensure natural ability, intelligence, and sound structure.
During this time, Twin Lakes has bred and trained over 8,000 Labradors. Woody’s record includes titling more than 200 AKC Master Hunters and qualifying 47 dogs for the AKC Master Nationals. He has twice won the Ducks Unlimited Open Championship, and two of his dogs, Drake and Rondy, are honored in the Master National Hall of Fame. These accomplishments reflect his lifelong commitment to excellence in the breed.
At Twin Lakes Kennel, every puppy begins life with structured socialization in the litter box and early introduction to birds by six weeks. This foundation develops their natural retrieving ability and prepares them for success in both hunting and home life. Parents are health-certified, with OFA-approved hips and eyes, and all puppies come with a written guarantee against hereditary defects.
The result is a Labrador Retriever that is versatile, talented, and dependable—equally at home in the field or by your side as a loyal family companion.
“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
