Breeding With Integrity....
We understand there are numerous breeders for you to choose from. We also understand that not all breeders adhere to the same high quality standards we have adopted for our program. The quality and look of the puppies can also vary greatly, as well as, the level of service you and your puppy will receive from the breeder. We hope you will be pleased with our standards, the consistent look of our puppies, and our commitment to helping you and your puppy have the best start together possible.
We love our Australian Labradoodles! They are members of our family and we view the wonderful people we meet who receive our puppies as extended members of our family too. We are proud to receive many referrals by happy families to our future litters, and we work hard to maintain our good reputation. Our goal is for people to receive their perfect puppy in perfect timing.
We place a high priority on genetic testing of all our breeding stock to help reduce the incidence of genetic disease in our puppies. As a past breeder member of the Australian Labradoodle Association of America, we adhere to their health testing recommendations and code of ethics and standards. We hope the experience you have when you receive your Ridgeline Australian Labradoodle puppy will be one that is positive, rewarding, and memorable.
We love our Australian Labradoodles! They are members of our family and we view the wonderful people we meet who receive our puppies as extended members of our family too. We are proud to receive many referrals by happy families to our future litters, and we work hard to maintain our good reputation. Our goal is for people to receive their perfect puppy in perfect timing.
We place a high priority on genetic testing of all our breeding stock to help reduce the incidence of genetic disease in our puppies. As a past breeder member of the Australian Labradoodle Association of America, we adhere to their health testing recommendations and code of ethics and standards. We hope the experience you have when you receive your Ridgeline Australian Labradoodle puppy will be one that is positive, rewarding, and memorable.
What to look for when selecting a breeder..
Here are some guidelines in selecting a breeder, modified from the Australian Labradoodle Association of America website. Please remember anyone can call themselves a dog breeder and there are no laws or qualifications to ensure the person is reputable and experienced. Be sure to do your homework and ask these questions:
- Is the breeder a member of an organization which requires the adherence to a Code of Ethics? If not, why not? (Some logos can be put on a website if you buy a membership with no qualifications for joining or standards to adhere to.)
- How does the breeder socialize their puppies? What is their motivation for breeding? How long have they been breeding and how many puppies have they raised?
- Is the breeder willing to provide you with referrals? If not, why not?
- What does the breeder feed their dogs and puppies? Is it nutritious? At what age are the puppies weaned? What age do they leave for new homes? ( This should never be earlier than eight weeks of age.) Is written information provided for the puppy's medical history, vaccinations and diet details? Pedigree? Is there a form of identification to match the pedigree? (For example, a tattoo, microchip, or DNA profile of the parents?)
- Have the parents been health tested? Is written documentation available to substantiate the claim? What is the breeder's policy on hereditary diseases if your dog is unfortunate enough to develop one in spite of parent testing and clearance? Do they offer a genetic health guarantee?
- How much do the puppies cost? Price can be an indicator of the amount spent by the breeder on maintaining the health of their dogs and puppies. If the price is considerably less than other comparable breeders, proceed with caution! Some breeders spay and neuter their puppies before they go to new homes. Take this into account when assessing price differences.
- Have the puppies been vaccinated for the first time? Have they been on a deworming schedule starting at two weeks of age? Are they microchipped? Are they beginner crate-trained?
- Will the breeder allow you to come visit? Is the place clean and safe for the puppies?
- Does the breeder require you to fill out an application? Or do they have a lot of puppies needing homes and are willing to give them to anyone who asks to make room for the next ones being born?
- How do you feel when corresponding with the breeder? Do you feel that there is a genuine relationship being developed? If there is a problem do you feel confident that the breeder will work with you? Will the breeder take the dog back or help you find a new home for your dog if this becomes necessary? Has the breeder had dogs returned in the past?
If we don't have a puppy available for you at this time, I recommend the following breeders who I've worked with in the past... |
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