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Pointing
Labs are quickly gaining favor in
the bird hunting community as a "Preferred
Gun Dog". This specific and carefully
bred version of the well known Labrador
Retriever is now considered by many
experts and top hunters to be the
most versatile upland bird dog available.
Whether you are hunting dove in the
rolling hills of Texas, going for
those big Canadian honkers over large
bodies of water, or wanting to see
your four-legged buddy stick a point
on a South Dakota Pheasant, there
is really only one dog that can demonstrate
a level of mastery in all of these
disciplines - The Pointing Lab!
<read more about the Pointing Labrador Retriever> |
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Chocolate
Pointing Labs are the rarest of the
3 AKC recognized colors. We are often
asked if there is a difference between
the Chocolate and the Yellow or Black
labs. The answer, of course, is yes
- the color! But that is really the
only difference. Just like humans have
dominant and recessive genes, dog’s
do too. The chocolate is the most recessive
of the three colors. Ultimately, this
means that as breeders we have to be
even more picky and selective with our
chocolate labrador retriever breeding. We know how difficult it can be to find a high quality chocolate pointing labrador. We are committed to the best pedigrees, proven bloodlines, and careful attention to the resulting qualities of the dogs we are breeding. |
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Our Yellow Pointing
Lab Pups vary from the very light
pale yellow coat to the more traditional
deep yellow with beautiful saddling
and tipping on the ears. Our well
bred Pointing Lab Puppies are joy
to hunt over in the uplands setting
as well as over water fowl. Intelligence, demeanor, health size, coloring, and spirit are all of utmost importance when we are making breeding decisions here at Thorncreek. You won't be dissappointed! |
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| Pointing
Black Lab Puppies are a rare treat here
at Thorncreek Kennels. As the many families
across the country who have a Thorncreek
dog will attest, we specialize in Yellow
and Chocolate pups. When we have the
black available, jump on them quick
or you won't stand a chance! |
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Of
course there is a difference in Labrador
Retriever Breeders. But what difference
does it make for you? Here at Thorncreek
we believe that it makes all the difference
in the world! Temperament and hunting
instincts are just the tip of the
iceberg. Health and intelligence are
also core to our focus when deciding
how to improve our bloodlines and
continue the excellence that we have
strived for in the last 2 decades.
<read more about Thorncreek Breeding> |
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| Thorncreek Kennel's Porter Brewmaster - "Porter" is seen here on point during training. At just over 2 years of age he is a beautiful Chocolate Male and inspirational in his field work. |
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an avid hunter, I started working
years ago towards developing a line
of Pointing Labs that I or any sportsman
would take pride in owning and hunting.
These hunting dogs are enthusiastic
in the field, have great noses, and
make the hunt even more enjoyable.
Our breeding produces eager hunters
from championship blood lines. Our
Certified Pointing Labs are a joy
in the field or water. - Carl |
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In addition to
the quality hunting traits of the
Thorncreek pointing labs, I also appreciate
the gentle demeanor and intelligence
found in this breeding line. A few
times a year I get to indulge in some
quality hunting time with Dad and
the dogs, but in reality, the vast
majority of the time these dogs are
playing with my two daughters. There
is a difference in quality pointing
labrador breeding. Thorncreek is the
quality that your family deserves
too! - Eric |
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The
Labrador Retriever has long been a family
favorite for many of us. The breed is
wonderful with children and consistently
well behaved among friends and family.
The breed is characterized as having
high intelligence and just as strong desire
to please their trainer. This is why
Labrador Retrievers make such good seeing-eye-dogs.
In the world of hunting, the breed has
been well respected for their strong
water skills, sense of smell, amazing
retrieving instincts, and ability to
be trained to work as a partner in the
hunt with the trainer. Now add the natural
instinct to point upland game rather
than flush it, and you have what we
and many top hunting professionals believe
to be the perfect hunting companion.
The pointing instinct now found in this
line is comparable
to any of the pointing lines of dogs,
and can be developed through training
to ensure that there is consistency
in the field. We love this breeding
and are confident that you will too.
Feel free to contact us for more information. |
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are many breeders to choose from today
and we are tremendously thankful for
those of you who have chosen Thorncreek
Kennels as the breeder that best suits
your family. Our dogs are part of our
homes. All of them. We have worked at
this line of Pointing Labrador Retrievers
for nearly 2 Decades! We know the bloodline
inside and out and trust our dogs to
take great care of our children and
grandchildren. They are well socialized
and spend 365 days a year in our
homes with us. We know their personalities
well, have trained and hunted with each
of them. We also keep track of many
of the puppies that get placed into
families. Yes, we are picky about who
we place our dogs with. These little
fellahs are part of our family. We want
to know that they are going to find
homes where they will be happy, safe,
and loved. As responsible breeders,
we only plan a few litters
a year and often sell many of our puppies
well ahead of the litter actually being
born. Our whole family takes part in
this process and loves every bit of
it. We have put our hearts into your
new best friend. |
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