Duckhill Kennels began with Robert Milner and a simple but demanding idea: that a working dog didn't need force to become exceptional. Long before positive reinforcement was common practice, Robert built his training around it, and bred Labradors capable of excelling wherever a dog might be asked to work, in the field, in search and rescue, in service to the people who needed them, and simply at home as part of a family. That vision became the foundation of everything Duckhill still stands for today.

As Duckhill grew, Robert became a mentor to Mauri Jourdan. For over a decade, Mauri worked alongside him in the day-to-day life of the kennel as his kennel manager, raising, training, evaluating, and breeding generations of Duckhill dogs. Over time, that mentorship grew into a close working partnership, and eventually a lasting friendship. Robert remained the leader and driving force behind Duckhill, while he and Mauri continued to develop and refine the breeding and training program through years of working the dogs together.

Heather also trained under Robert, learning alongside both him and Mauri as she developed her own skills caring for and training the dogs.

When the time came for Robert to entrust the future of Duckhill to someone else, he chose Mauri to carry that work forward. For Mauri, it was not the beginning of something new. It was the continuation of the work, dogs, bloodlines, and philosophy that had shaped much of her life alongside Robert.

Today, that legacy continues through the dogs themselves, through Mauri and Heather, and through the principles that have guided Duckhill for generations.

One Legacy, Two Kennels

Duckhill North is led by Mauri Jourdan, who worked directly alongside Robert for over a decade as his kennel manager, mentee, and friend. Duckhill South is led by Heather, who also trained as a mentee under both Robert and Mauri, learning to care for and train the dogs.

Duckhill North's Lineage

Duckhill North's dogs trace directly back to Robert's original breeding program, including his foundation sires.

Duckhill Indigo — descendant of Duck Hill Boomer, one of Robert's original foundation sires
Whiskey — descendant of [ancestor name, to confirm with Mauri]
Bianca — descendant of [ancestor name, to confirm with Mauri]
Lady — descendant of [ancestor name, to confirm with Mauri]

Duckhill South's Lineage

For general inquiries including British Labrador puppies for sale and started dogs, contact:

Duckhill Kennels North - Battleview, North Dakota

Email: Mauri@duckhillkennels.com

Phone: 731-212-0714

Duckhill Kennels South - Halls, Tennesse

Email: Heathervazquez18@icloud.com

Phone: 731-676-6156