River Stone Kennels specializes in breeding high-quality British Labradors that are placed in families across the US. Their goal is to match each family with a puppy that best fits their lifestyle, whether for family companionship, therapy work, search and rescue, or hunting activities such as upland and waterfowl. The kennels pride themselves on the breeding and development of high octane Labradors, comparable to fine bourbon or reserve wines, emphasizing their small-batch, premium approach. The team, including Whitney and Josh, offers dedicated communication and comprehensive training programs that cover obedience, bird and gun introduction, and hunting training. Many customers highlight the exceptional quality and trainability of the dogs, describing them as calm, intelligent, driven, and remarkably easy to train. Several reviews mention the impressive physical stature, strong desire to work, and their suitability as family pets, with children loving these well-behaved dogs. The staff provides regular updates, photos, and videos during training, showcasing the dogs’ progress and fostering a close relationship with owners. Customers also appreciate the professionalism, ethics, and personal attention given by Whitney, Josh, and the team. Whether selecting a puppy or continuing advanced training, River Stone Kennels is praised for its first-class service and the outstanding dogs it produces. Many owners say their River Stone Labrador has become a beloved family member and a highly capable hunting partner, making the experience life-changing and highly recommended for anyone seeking a top-tier retriever or family dog.
5 stars all around. Our pup from Millie x Bud is everything we could have asked for. Whitney and Josh were great throughout the entire process and worked with me to find a puppy that would fit exactly what I was looking for. I will be a Riverstone customer for life!
MASTERCLASS in the breeding and development of high octane British Labrador retrievers. Think extremely small batch bourbon or the finest reserve select wines. What the Miller’s have created at River Stone is simply a recipe for success. From their breeding pair selections to Whitney’s personal messages and videos of your pup’s development to Josh’s comprehensive training platform, Retriever Roadmap, River Stone sets the bar for professionalism and ethical standards. I was blessed with a Brock x Molly pup, Sage. Although I have over 20 years of obedience training experience at all levels, this would be my first attempt at producing a waterfowl retriever....read full review
We purchased our dog, Timber (Lady x Clyde), from Riverstone Kennels four years ago — and it was truly one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. He’s obedient, driven, and intelligent, yet calm and steady when it matters most.
In a single day, Timber can be found by my side — seeing the kids off to school in the morning and hunting ducks in the afternoon. He’s become such an integral part of our family that I can’t imagine life without him.
I wish everyone could experience a dog like this; it’s been life-changing for us. I highly recommend Riverstone Kennels and their training programs. I’ll never get another Lab from anywhere else — with them,...read full review