What is a Duckhill Canoe Labrador?

Our Duckhill Canoe Labradors are a smaller type of British Labrador Retriever. Typically weighing between 35 to 50 lbs, they are agile enough to jump out of a canoe without causing it to capsize and bring less water back on their return. They are generally smaller than most Labradors, not because they are specifically bred for size, but due to the natural genetic behavior traits we prioritize. These traits include a calm demeanor, an adaptable 'on and off' switch, natural delivery to hand, a strong willingness to please which makes training easy, and a good prey drive. All of these wonderful genetic behavior traits contribute to their manageable size.

For information on the current availability of Labrador puppies for sale call Mauri at (731) 212-0714 or submit a request for information on the Duckhill Kennels North or Duckill Kennels South page.

All puppies are sold with full AKC registration - Labrador Puppy Purchase Price $2,000
A deposit of $500 will reserve a Labrador puppy

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Health Screening

Hips: We Xray the hips of breeding stock and have them evaluated by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFFA.org) However, prospective puppy owners should be aware that hip dysplasia is one of the most studied of retriever medical issues, though the research is still fuzzy and sparse compared to research in the human sector. Many studies have shown that hip dysplasia is not 100% genetic - there are environmental factors that can affect malformation in the joints.

Eyes: We DNA screen for Progressive Retinal Atrophy. PRA has been a lurking problem in the British Field Labrador population in the past, but has been greatly improved in the last few years by a partnership between the British Veterinary Association and the Kennel Club to make is mandatory that PRA results and Hip results be posted on the individual dog's registration certificate.

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Vaccinations & Healthcare

​While in our care, puppies receive DA2PP-L vaccination boosters at 5, 7, 11, and 15 weeks of age. (If the puppy is picked up at 8 weeks, they will have completed 2/4 rounds of boosters. If they stay for Headstart Training, they will receive all 4). Rabies shots must be administered by a veterinarian after 16 weeks of age. Microchips are implanted at 8 weeks of age. Puppies receive routine dewormers and treatments against common intestinal parasites every 3 weeks (Panacur, Strongid, Metronidazole, Baycox, Praziquantel).

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Puppy Headstart Training

Duckhill Kennels is proud to offer our puppies such a wonderful early learning program. We begin our Headstart Training program with all of our customers puppies, regardless of whether their pup will be a gundog, detection dog, or simply a fantastic family pet. Puppy Headstart puppies are exposed to a variety of sights, sounds, socialization in addition to capturing the earliest learning time in a dog's life to introduce basic obedience, gundog behaviors, or search & rescue behaviors. Our puppy Headstart Training program included with the purchase of your pup.