Welcome to Misty Mountain Labradoodles FAQ section! We're thrilled to answer all your burning questions about our beloved Australian Labradoodles. Whether you're curious about our T&Cs or have specific questions on issues such as grooming, health testing or how we allocate pups, we're here to provide all the information you need to make the best decision for your new furry family member!
Finding a reputable Australian Labradoodle breeder in Australia involves several important steps to ensure you're getting a healthy and genuine puppy. Firstly, insist on a pedigree that shows exactly what is in their lines. If you don't receive a pedigree then you have no idea what you are getting Secondly, a trustworthy breeder will be transparent about their breeding practices, welcoming you to visit their facilities and providing detailed information on health tests conducted on their dogs. They should readily share their veterinarian's details who can vouch for the quality of their program. Additionally, reputable breeders typically maintain a professional website and have positive reviews from previous buyers, which serve as valuable indicators of their commitment to breeding standards and customer satisfaction.
1. Health and Genetic Background:
2. Puppy Rearing and Socialisation:
3. Parent Dogs and Breeding Program:
4. Pedigree and Lineage:
5. Puppy Health Guarantee and Support:
6. Facility and Care:
7. References and Reviews:
These questions should give you a comprehensive understanding of the breeder's practices, the health and background of the puppies, and their commitment to responsible breeding. It's important to choose a breeder who prioritises the health and well-being of their dogs and provides a supportive environment for their puppies.
All of the lines behind your puppy should have PennHIP testing for hip dysplasia and Genetic Testing for any genetic disease. You puppy should have a thorough vet check for teeth, hernia, heart murmur and general well being.
Determining whether a puppy breeder is ethical involves assessing several key aspects of their practices and reputation. Here are some indicators to help you evaluate the ethical standards of a breeder:
1. Health Testing and Transparency:
2. Breeding Practices:
3. Socialisation and Environment:
4. Contract and Guarantees:
5. References and Reviews:
6. Communication and Education:
7. Visit the Breeder:
In Queensland, Australia, dog breeders are subject to specific regulations and requirements to ensure the welfare of animals and responsible breeding practices. Here are the key credentials and considerations for breeders in Queensland:
1. Breeder Registration:
2. Compliance with Codes of Practice:
3. Health Testing and Certification:
4. Animal Welfare Standards:
5. Inspections and Compliance:
It's important for prospective puppy buyers to verify that breeders they are considering adhere to these standards and requirements. Checking for breeder registration, asking about health testing and care practices, and visiting the premises (if possible) can help ensure that you are dealing with a responsible and ethical breeder in Queensland.
When the puppies are 7 weeks old, we will allocate to buyers. We place great importance on placing the right temperament puppy with the right family. We understand that colour is important, but at the end of the day a puppy of your preferred colour may not have the temprament to suit your family situation. We spend a lot of time with the puppies from birth and have a great idea of their personalities. We have received much feedback from buyers thanking us for giving them the ‘perfect’ dog!! This is also the time when we have a better idea of what type of coats the puppies have and it is also the time when they have their first vet visit, so by the time we have allocated a puppy to you, you will know everything about it. No surprises!!
The first step is to complete the Expression of Interest. We will make contact to discuss further and if you are happy to proceed, you will be asked to place a $500 deposit which secures you the option of a puppy from an upcoming litter. Please Note; we will only refund your deposit if we are unable to offer what you have requested on your EOI, not for change of mind or if you have secured a puppy from another breeder. Once your deposit has been received, we will notify you of a successful pairing. If the timing is right and you would like to proceed then you will be placed onto the list to be in line for a pup from the litter. If the timing is not right, you are able to stay on the waiting list for future litters. Once the litter has been born you will be notified via email and we will send you weekly updates of the pups so that you can watch them grow. When the puppies are 7 weeks old, we will allocate to you the puppy that we feel is best suited to your family.
· A HEALTHY HAPPY AUSTRALIAN LABRADOODLE PUP, who has been loved and cared for and been exposed to basic training, including crate training.
· Microchip
· Delayed desexing agreement
· First vaccination
· Puppy Worming
· Nail clipping every week.
· Full vet check and clearance of healthy pup
· A blanket that will smell of mum and its litter mates.
· Puppy Pack with a health guarantee, pedigree, notes.
If you require your puppy to be transported interstate, then there will be an extra charge for that. We do not transport puppies overseas, but we have had many puppies travel very happily all across Australia. Puppies travel very well as we do expose them to a crate before they leave here and even play aeroplane sounds to them to condition before travel. Puppies can be collected from your closest major airport. Price will depend on where you live. We will arrange all the freight details and let you know where and when to collect your puppy from.
The cost for a Misty Mountain Labradoodle is between $4,000 and $5,000 which includes GST. (a $500 deposit is paid up front and the remainder when the puppy is 7 weeks old)
What’s Included with Your Puppy
When you welcome one of our Australian Labradoodle puppies into your home, you can expect exceptional value and care.
Our pricing includes:
• Pedigree Certification: Each puppy comes with a pedigree confirming their lineage.
• Health Essentials: Your puppy will be micro-chipped, vaccinated, and wormed.
• Puppy Pack: Receive a comprehensive pack filled with valuable information, freebies, and exclusive discounts.
• Weekly Updates: Enjoy regular photos and updates so you can watch your puppy grow.
• Educational Support: We provide weekly educational materials to equip you with knowledge and confidence for your puppy's arrival.
Individualized Care
We pride ourselves on being ‘Puppy Raisers,’ not just breeders. Your puppy will receive personalised attention and care, living indoors with us rather than in a kennel. As they grow, they’ll have access to fresh grass, be fed premium food, and experience a variety of positive stimuli, sounds, and social interactions with different people and adult dogs.
Training
Your puppy will benefit from a carefully structured enrichment protocol, ensuring they are well-adjusted, healthy, and confident. Key training components include:
• Crate Training: Exposure to crate training to promote security and comfort.
• Toilet Training: Early toilet training to help ease the transition to your home.
• Basic Commands: Introduction to commands such as sit and come, along with basic leash work.
Socialisation and Desensitisation
• Socialisation: We provide safe and enriching experiences both on and off our property, allowing your puppy to build confidence in various environments and interactions.
• Desensitisation: Your puppy will be gently exposed to a range of sounds and activities, ensuring that each experience is safe and positive. We tailor this exposure to their readiness, fostering a confident and well-adjusted temperament.
We focus on creating a nurturing environment that sets your puppy up for lifelong success.
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We don't see great differences in personality or behaviour between the sexes. We do see that each puppy has a personality in its own right. We do believe in formal obedience training which can stop behaviours like marking in male dogs.
There is an increasing body of evidence that delayed desexing has many positive health benefits for pups. Therefore we provide to you a puppy that is entire and has not been subject to early desexing. We do require all buyers to sign a delayed desexing agreement. In signing this agreement you verify that you have no intentions of breeding with the dog and that you will have the puppy desexed at 6-12 months old. We will require the name of the vet that you intend to use, and the date that the appointment has been booked. Once the procedure has been done, we require a copy of the desex certificate from the vet and we will then release the signed Central Animals Record form so you can change over ownership details.
We breed small, small/medium and medium labradoodles at Misty Mountain. The Australian Labradoodle Association provides the following guidance per sizing standards;
Small 14-16 inches (not over 17 inches), this is 35cm to 42cm, weight typically 7kg to 13kg.
Medium 17-20 inches (not over 21), 43cm to 52cm, weight range 13kg to 20kg.
Standard 21-24 inches (not over 25), 53cm to 63cm, weight range 23kg to 30kg.
(Heights are measured from the toe to the shoulder of the dog).
All of our breeding dogs are health tested and meet breed standards. You can be assured that strict guidelines are followed to protect the Australian Labradoodle breed and to make sure that we are producing sound, quality Australian Labradoodles. Before we can breed a dog, blood samples are sent to the laboratory for testing Below are just a few of the tests
All of our breeding dogs also have their hips x-rayed as there is some evidence that hip laxity in a young dog can be a predictor of risk of hip dysplasia in later life. We do not breed with a dog that has significant hip laxity.
We provide a two year health guarantee for all puppies - but we cant make our puppies infallible and therefore we encourage all buyers to take out health insurance for their puppy. Whilst the upmost care is taken to breed with only healthy and health tested dogs, somethings are out of our control and as we are dealing with a live animal, sometimes issues arise after the puppy has left us.
The Australian labradoodle is incredibly smart (probably from the poodle) and very playful and cuddly (probably from the Labrador). They NEED stimulation and training or you may find yourself with a dog that is either naughty or destructive or develops anxiety. We recommend you find a trainer who can do one on one training with you . Australian Labradoodles are very sociable dogs and need to meet people and other dogs from a young age and have a variety of positive experiences. Australian Labradoodles generally love water and balls. You can teach them very quickly to retrieve a ball and bring it back to you. Kids generally love to play this with their dog. We recommend lots of walking, trips to the beach, dog parks and cafes and outings, kids sporting events. Wherever you go, take your Australian Labradoodle with you, it is no fun for a dog to be always left at home and seeing the same old back yard.
We look for people who are going to commit to spending quality time with our pups and who commit to training their dog. If you do not have the time to do this, then please do not apply for one of our dogs!!!
When you are allocated your puppy, we will give you a good idea of what type of coat the puppy has, most likely either Fleece or Curly Fleece. .
As the Australian labradoodle coat does not drop hair all over you or your furniture, (unlike a Labrador or golden retriever to name just two beautiful but hair shedding breeds!) You will need to have your Australian labradoodle groomed (every 8-10 weeks). You will also need to brush your Australian labradoodle coat every day. As the fur grows, it will mat if not attended to. You will also find as the puppy coat shifts into an adult coat, you might find that the matting is harder to control; this would be the time to have your puppy groomed, if you haven’t already, generally around the 6 months of age. Matting can happen very easily and is very painful for the dog if left unattended. It is not fair to ask a groomer to groom your Australian labradoodle with a long coat and with matting, often they will have to shave the dog is matting is severe. It is also not fair to ask your dog to sit through a long grooming session with the clippers trying to get through matting, it is painful and stressful. YOU are responsible for making sure that the coat is kept at a short length (1-1.5 inches), clean and free from matting. If you cannot commit to this then this breed is not for you.
Puppies are ready for their new homes when they are just over 8 weeks old. If you would like to pick up your puppy you are most welcome to. We live on Tamborine Mountain which is the hinterland just above the Gold Coast in Queensland. Alternatively, if you live interstate and require the puppy to be transported to you, we can arrange all of the details for an additional cost to you. You will be given a quote on flight prices once you have secured a puppy.
We DO NOT send our puppies overseas. We do not think that it is very kind to put a puppy into a crate for up to 10 hours or more. We are however, very happy to arrange freight for your puppy to any State or Territory within Australia for an additional cost.
We are sorry, but we are unable to offer that facility. It is very important that the puppy goes straight to its family once it leaves its litter mates so that it can bond with its new family. If we keep it, it would get lots of cuddles and love, but may see us as its new family! If you have secured a puppy, please make sure that you have the date of its arrival in your diary and are ready to welcome it into your home. Please remember also that it will need someone with it for the first week or so, as everything will be so new and it will not used to be alone.
The first step is to complete the Expression of Interest. We will make contact to discuss further and if you are happy to proceed, you will be asked to place a $500 deposit which secures you the option of a puppy from an upcoming litter. Please Note; we will only refund your deposit if we are unable to offer what you have requested on your EOI, not for change of mind or if you have secured a puppy from another breeder.
We do require all buyers to sign a delayed desexing agreement . In signing this agreement you verify that you have no intentions of breeding with the dog and that you will have the puppy desexed at 6-12 months old. We will require the name of the vet that you intend to use, and the date that the appointment has been booked. Once the procedure has been done, we require a copy of the desex certificate from the vet and we will then release the signed Central Animals Record form so you can change over ownership details.
We look for people who are going to commit to spending quality time with our pups and who commit to training their dog. If you do not have the time to do this, then please do not apply for one of our dogs!!!
YOU are responsible for making sure that the coat is kept at a short length (1-1.5 inches), clean and free from matting. If you cannot commit to this then this breed is not for you.
Toilet training (or housebreaking) your puppy requires consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement. Here are steps you can follow to effectively toilet train your puppy:
1. Establish a Routine:
2. Choose a Potty Area:
3. Use Crate Training:
4. Monitor and Supervise:
5. Reward Good Behavior:
6. Interrupt Accidents:
7. Clean Accidents Properly:
8. Be Patient and Consistent:
9. Adjust as Needed:
Remember, successful toilet training requires time and effort. By following these steps consistently and using positive reinforcement, you can help your puppy learn where and when to go potty appropriately.
Socialising a puppy is crucial for their development and well-being and to ensure that you have a confident adult dog. Here are some effective ways to socialize your puppy:
1. Early Start:
2. Positive Experiences:
3. Gradual Exposure:
4. Reward and Reinforcement:
5. Structured Puppy Classes:
6. Supervised Play Dates:
7. Handling and Grooming Practice:
When your puppy first comes home to you it should have 3 meals per day. You can then drop the lunch time meal if there is no interest or when the puppy turns 6 months old.
It's crucial to understand the importance of appropriate exercise and joint care for puppies to ensure their long-term health and well-being. The X-ray of a 2-week-old puppy illustrates how much growth and development are still ahead before bones fully form into proper joints. This developmental stage is why it's vital to avoid activities that could stress growing bones and joints, such as jumping, walking up/down stairs, or overexercising.
The "puppy rule" emphasizes gradual introduction of physical activity based on age. For instance, an 8-week-old puppy may only need 10 minutes of physical activity a day, while a 6-month-old dog might require up to 30 minutes. Physical activity includes walks, training sessions, playing fetch, and interacting with other dogs.
Joint care is equally important. Overfeeding can lead to excess weight that stresses joints, potentially exacerbating conditions like hip and elbow dysplasia. During the first 12 months, it's crucial to avoid activities that involve excessive twisting, turning, and sudden stops, as these movements can strain the hips, knees, and elbows. Additionally, prevent your puppy from running on stairs or slippery surfaces like timber floors or tiles to minimize the risk of injury.
By adhering to these guidelines and ensuring responsible exercise and joint care practices, you can help your puppy grow into a healthy and active adult dog, minimizing the risk of orthopedic issues later in life.
Stopping a puppy from biting is an essential part of their training to ensure they develop good manners and bite inhibition. Here are some effective strategies to help manage and reduce biting behavior:
1. Redirect Attention:
2. Use Positive Reinforcement:
3. Provide Plenty of Chew Toys:
4. Avoid Rough Play:
5. Use Timeouts:
6. Socialisation with Other Dogs:
7. Consistency and Patience:
8. Consult a Professional Trainer:
By employing these strategies consistently and patiently, you can effectively teach your puppy to inhibit their biting behavior and develop into a well-mannered companion.
Core Vaccinations:
C3 Vaccination (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus): This combination vaccine protects against canine distemper virus, infectious canine hepatitis caused by adenovirus, and parvovirus. Puppies typically start receiving C3 vaccinations from around 6-8 weeks of age, with boosters given every 4 weeks until they are about 16 weeks old. Boosters are usually required annually thereafter.
C5 Vaccination (C3 + Bordetella bronchiectasis and Canine Parainfluenza Virus): Some veterinarians may recommend a C5 vaccination, which includes protection against C3 diseases plus Bordetella bronchiectasis (one cause of kennel cough) and canine parainfluenza virus. This is often recommended for puppies that will be in environments with increased risk of exposure to other dogs, such as boarding kennels or dog shows.
Support Dogs is a catch-all description for both Assistance and Therapy Dogs.
Assistance dogs are trained to assist an individual with specific emotional and/or physical disabilities.
A therapy dog is is trained to provide affection, comfort and support to people in a group or public setting.
To qualify for an Assistance Dog from Misty Mountain Labradoodles you need to have a referral from a doctor or other professional. You would then need to complete the Application form and chat with a representative from Misty Mountain Labradoodles.
Some of the tasks undertaken by an Assistance Dog include but are not limited to:
Certifying a dog as an assistance dog in Australia involves several steps to ensure they meet the required standards and can legally accompany their handler in public places. Here's an overview of the process:
1. Qualification as an Assistance Dog:
2. Training and Assessment:
3. Assessment of Suitability:
4. Certification and Registration:
5. Access Rights:
6. Identification:
7. Educational Awareness:
8. State and Territory Variations:
By following these steps and ensuring your dog meets the necessary training and behavioral standards, you can certify your dog as an assistance dog in Australia, allowing them to accompany you in public places to assist with your disability.
Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and relevant state or territory legislation, assistance dogs have legal access rights to public places, including shops, restaurants, public transport, and accommodation. These rights are contingent upon the dog's behavior and the handler's ability to control the dog in public settings.
A site where you can learn more about raising your puppy
https://shoppuppyculture.com/pages/reference-guides
A site where you can buy educational material on all things puppy raising
https://alaa-labradoodles.com/
The Australian Labradoodle Association of America A useful resource for all things Australian Labradoodles
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