Adragondawg Welsh Springer Spaniels

LocationBrighton, TAS

Hi, I'm Melissa D.

Welsh Springer Spaniels are cherished for their loyal and affectionate nature. They form deep bonds with their families and are always eager to please. Often called "Velcro Dogs' Their intelligence makes them quick learners, which is great for training. These dogs are full of energy and love to play, making them…

Newborn & Planned Litters

Vet Approved Criteria

Member since Jun 2024

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  • Breeding & Welfare
  • Health Practices
  • Home Environment
  • Documentation
  • Feeding
  • Physical Condition

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

Your pup will be enriched with a range of sensory play activities. Your pup will get to see and meet other animals. They are raised in our family home. Your pup will begin crate training so when your pup goes home with you, their transition to sleeping in their new home will be as smooth as possible. Your pup will…

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Health

Your pup will all have had their first vaccination, microchip, and wormed every 2 weeks before coming home with you. We are proud of the high quality diet we feed our puppies, offering a wide variety, so its easier for you when you take your beautiful baby home. We conduct full DNA screening on our breeding parents,…

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Home environment

Your pup is born and raised in our home. Our dogs are our family members and all live and sleep in the house with us. Your pup is raised on our rural property. They are born indoors but also have access to outdoor play and activities. Your pup will have a stimulating environment and with age-appropriate enrichment…

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Included with our puppies

Our puppies come with: Puppy raising guide DNA results of parents Certificate of vet check Relevant health records ANKC registration certificate Starter food pack Treats Lifetime support for all our puppy families

Health Tests

Core Tests(1/1)

Adragondawg Welsh Springer Spaniels conducts 1 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

Hip Dysplasia

stethoscope iconPhysical Test

These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…

Hip Dysplasia

Additional Tests

Adragondawg Welsh Springer Spaniels conducts 2 additional tests available for the Welsh Springer Spaniel.

stethoscope iconPhysical Test

These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow joints. Dogs with very low ‘elbow scores’ are less likely to develop elbow problems in the future and less likely to pass hereditary elbow problems on to their puppies.

dna iconGenetic Test

This is a genetic disease that affects a variety of breeds. It causes a blood clotting problem resulting in excessive bleeding. There is a DNA test available to ensure a breeding dog will not pass this condition on their puppies.

Australia States

Transportation options

Australia States

Adragondawg Welsh Springer Spaniels will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

All states (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS)

Getting your puppy home

Adragondawg Welsh Springer Spaniels supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.

In person puppy pick up
Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups
International air travel by plane
Supportive of international air transport by plane
Domestic air travel by plane
Supportive of domestic air transport by plane
Ground transport service
Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van

Badges of Recognition

RightPaw Verified BadgeDogs Australia Registered

About the Breeder

A little about us

We have cherished Welsh Springer Spaniels as part of our family for over 17 years. Living in the magical state of Tasmania Australia our dogs are very spoiled for activities. These loyal companions join us everywhere, from snowy adventures to hiking and dog shows. They are family-oriented with energy levels that…

Why we got involved in breeding

The Welsh Springers are on the vunerable breed list. You will be helping to preserve the Welsh Springer Heritage when you join our "Adragondawg" family. We are heritage breeders, dedicated to preserving bloodlines and enhancing the breed through genetic diversity.

Our special touch

Our dogs have a long recorded history, you can trace it back over 100 years of breeding. Each pup comes with an extended pedigree, well over 10 generations! Looking back into their history, helps predict their future. Family first, they come with us wherever we go. Puppy support through our dedicated Facebook group. …

Credentials

Association

Dogs Tasmania (ANKC)

Association number

7100010931

Prefix

Adragondawg

Breeding since

2024

  • Tasmanian Canine Association

Applying for a puppy

Apply for a puppy by answering a few questions so Melissa can get to know you.
A$3,500 - A$5,000

A$3,500 - A$5,000