Welcome to
Quick Trigger Kennels!
Specializing in breeding exceptional Fox Red Labrador puppies, serving families, hunters, and competitors across Minnesota and beyond.
We have puppies!
Current litters: Minnie x Thunder · Sunny x Gauge · HRCH QTK Lightning Fast Loud as Thunder MH x QTK 2a Right to Bear Arms Ruger MH.
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Family-owned · Veteran-operated
Purebred Fox Red Labradors
Quick Trigger Kennels is a small, family-owned, veteran-operated kennel specializing in purebred Fox Red Labrador Retrievers. Located in Pine City, Minnesota, just north of the Twin Cities, we breed Labradors known for their exceptional temperament, drive, and trainability.
We carefully select dogs with great temperament, personality, natural hunting instincts, proven pedigrees, and health clearances. Our goal is to produce well-balanced retrievers — outstanding hunting companions that excel in training while also being loving, full-time house dogs.
Each puppy comes with a 26-month health guarantee, a vet check, and enrollment in our Quick Trigger Kennels puppy program.
Our Puppy Program
Every Quick Trigger Kennels puppy is raised with intention. Each pup comes home with a 26-month health guarantee, a vet check, and enrollment in our puppy program, which includes:
- Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), Early Scent Introduction (ESI), and the QTK Sound Program
- Potty training
- Introduction to birds and water
- Puppy spa
- Socialization from Puppy Culture and the Empowered Breeder Program
- Dewormed at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks, first vaccinations, and microchipped
Puppies are AKC registered, with full registration available only through our strict approval process.
The Quick Trigger Difference
Pedigree
Proven lineage with titled lines.
Preservation
Genetic and health testing to ensure strong, healthy lines.
Performance
Field-tested dams and sires to show trainability and drive.
Personality
An off switch: strong work ethic and a calm, family-friendly demeanor — plus, they're great-looking too!
Excellence in Breeding
Quick Trigger Kennels is dedicated to breeding top-quality Labrador Retrievers with exceptional pedigrees, featuring lines stacked with titled dogs, including National Field Champion (NFC), Field Champion (FC), Amateur Field Champion (AFC), Qualified All-Age (QAA), Qualified All-Age 2 (QA2), Master Hunter (MH), and Hunting Retriever Champion (HRCH).
Our Labradors excel in a wide range of roles, from loyal family companions to skilled hunting dogs, specializing in waterfowl, pheasant, blood trailing, grouse, and shed hunting. They also thrive in competitions such as AKC Field Trials, Hunt Tests, UKC events, scent work, rally, dock diving, tournaments, and derbies.
Our primary focus is on Fox Red Labrador Retrievers, a color variation of the traditional Yellow Labrador Retrievers. While often called “red,” their coat is actually a deep shade of yellow, officially recognized by the AKC as “Yellow.” The beautiful red shade of our dogs varies, but all have the color of a fox red. The coats change color over the year, and will typically darken as the dogs age.
Quick Trigger Kennels is located on 150 acres dedicated entirely to Labradors. We have built nine ponds for training, hunting, and competitions, with plans to expand our water training grounds. Additionally, we raise our own pheasants for training purposes.
AKC Breeder of Merit
Quick Trigger Kennels is recognized as a proud member of the American Kennel Club Breeder of Merit Program — an accomplished breeder who strives to improve our Labrador breed and promote the sport of purebred dogs.
As a Breeder of Merit, we show our commitment to the AKC mission by health testing and individually registering 100% of our puppies, while setting a strong example for breeders everywhere.
Get in Touch
If you're interested in one of our upcoming litters, available puppies, or would like to learn more about our dogs, don't hesitate to reach out. We would love to answer any questions and help you find the perfect Labrador for your family.
Call (651) 302-1350 or email quicktriggerkennels@gmail.com.