When are puppies desexed? As of July 2023, we have partnered with a company called SpaySecure. SpaySecure use binding contracts to ensure dog sterilisation happens as agreed between Willow Lane & our buyers. They follow up with you to provide advice and reminders as appropriate. We are very excited to be able to offer this option to our buyers. |
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Why choose a Labradoodle from a breeder registered with the Australian Labradoodle Association? All breeders that are registered with the ALA (Australian Labradoodle Association) offer a Health Guarantee as required by all Victorian breeders. Of course occasionally things go wrong, whether it's with breeding animals or even human babies, but we do our very best to ensure we limit the possibility of problems by ensuring all breeding dogs are thoroughly health tested for a vast range of genetic problems. These tests include extensive DNA testing, as well as hip and elbow scoring. More details of the tests can be found on the Australian Labradoodle Association site. Here at Willow Lane, we offer an extensive 3 year guarantee that covers a wide variety of genetic health issues that we can test for.
What's different about owning a labradoodle or a short haired coat breed? The labradoodle requires extensive grooming to maintain a beautiful coat. This can become expensive and owners must be aware of what's required. A coat that is not regularly groomed can become matted and this is painful for the dog. You must be committed to a high level of grooming with these dogs. If you choose to keep the coat short, it is far less work, but regular clips can cost from $80 -$140 depending where you are. Another consideration before purchasing!
Do Labradoodles require much exercise? They are smart dogs who benefit greatly from having a job to do. Whether that's participating in a sport (obedience, rally-o, agility, nose work etc) or being part of an active family who are willing to teach them tricks and spend time with them. A bored dog can become a problematic dog (nuisance barking, destructive behaviour etc). So mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise. Age appropriate exercise is very important.
What is the Guardian Program? The Guardian program allows us to retain breeding quality puppies within our breeding program. It benefits all parties concerned in the following ways; The dogs benefit because they are placed in loving forever homes at around 8 of age and live as loved family members all their lives with you, just returning to Willow Lane to have their litters (a maximum of 3). The Guardian benefits because they receive the very best puppy in the litter at less than normal pet price. It's also special for our guardians to be a part of the process. Willow Lane benefits as we are able to continue breeding from the best of the best, continually striving to improve the breed and breed the very best Labradoodles possible knowing that all dogs have loving forever homes which is our main concern. If you live within a 1 hour drive of Warrnambool Vic, feel free to contact us if you are interested in more information about the program.
What do pups go home with? Our pups go home with:-
- Puppy care notes - comprehensive notes for you to refer to. These cover the basic 101 of bringing a puppy into your home. They are certainly not a replacement for quality puppy training and we recommend you book into your local puppy school before your puppy comes home.
- Vaccination & worming records - Your puppy has been wormed at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks of age, records will be in the folder with your puppy care notes.
- Microchipped - your puppy will be microchipped in accordance with Victorian Legislation. You will receive a text message from CAR (Central Animal Records) to confirm the transfer once your puppy leaves us. You are then required to register your puppy with your local council.
- With a supply of food
- All our puppies have a thorough Vet Check at 6 weeks of age to ensure they are in optimal health.
- Some toys/blankets that have the scent of their siblings & mum on
- A puppy collar & lead
- Registration Certificate from the Australian Labradoodle Association
- Ongoing support to our buyers