Bimmelrun Labradors
Shire of Glenelg, VIC
Newborn litter
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At Bimmelrun Labradors our dogs are an integral part of family and farm life. We raise field-style Labradors, with one to two litters per year. Pups are raised in our home, surrounded by their extended human and doggy pack, ready to make their lives in your home.
Puppies available
Newborn & Planned Litters
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Member since Sep 2023
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our puppies are raised in our home, with their extended doggy pack (we have 6 adult labs, 5 of which are related females), their first human family (2 adults and 1 child), a cat, and visitors (from 2 weeks of age), teaching them how to get along with other pets and that meeting new people is exciting.
Health
All our dogs and puppies are vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped etc. We go beyond the standard screening tests for breeding labs, and include PennHIP x-rays on our breeding dogs, as well as the standard ANKC x-rays. We have specifically sought advice from specialist vets on how to avoid health problems that are…
Home environment
Our puppies spend the first 4-5 weeks in our house, in our central living space, getting socialised and getting used to the sights, sounds and smells of family life. They then start to spend time in our backyard and back verandah, and still come in the house for play time each day. Once they're 6 weeks old, we start…
Included with our puppies
Puppies are vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed, and come with a collar and lead, and a blanket and toy carrying their mother's scent.
Health Tests
Core Tests(4/4)
Bimmelrun Labradors conducts 4 out of 4 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Labrador Retriever.
EIC
Genetic Test
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) is a genetic condition mainly affecting Retrievers and Spaniels.…
Elbow Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow…
Hip Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…
PRA
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…
Additional Tests
Bimmelrun Labradors conducts 18 additional tests available for the Labrador Retriever.
- Genetic Test
Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS) is genetic disease that causes extreme muscle weakness after just a short amount of exercise. It can result in puppies or dogs who collapse after only five to thirty minutes of exercise. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Canine Elliptocytosis is a rare genetic disease causing the red blood cells to be abnormally elliptical in shape, rather than round. It generally does not cause a clinical problem to affected dogs, but puppies may be mildly anaemic and smaller than others. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
- Genetic Test
Centronuclear myopathy (CNM), is a genetic muscle disease that occurs in Labradors. A DNA test is available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Cone degeneration is a genetic eye disease that results in ‘day blindness’, extreme sensitivity to light, and poor vision. The condition begins in puppies and gradually worsens as they get older. There are various types of cone degeneration in the dog, including Achromatopsia. There is a DNA test available in certain breeds to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Congenital Macrothrombocytopenia (CM) is a mild disease which normally does not have any impact on an affected dog’s health or lifespan but can cause concern if noticed on routine bloodwork without knowing the cause. It is a blood disease resulting in low numbers of very large platelets. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
This condition mainly affects Newfoundlands although other breeds can be affected. It is a genetic condition which results in the production of kidney and bladder stones. There is a DNA test available to confirm that breeding dogs are not carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
This is a disease affecting the spinal cord of older dogs, initially causing wobbliness and eventually hindlimb paralysis. It can affect a wide range of breeds. There is now a DNA test that can indicated if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
- Genetic Test
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a genetic skin disease. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
- Physical Test
An eye certificate means the breeder has had their breeding dogs examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist, to confirm they are not affected by any eye conditions which may be passed down genetically to their puppies. If relevant for the breed, it also includes running DNA tests to confirm the dog is not a genetic carrier of hereditary eye diseases, such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). It includes breeders who have participated in the Australian Canine Eye Scheme (ACES).
- Genetic Test
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK) is a genetic condition that can affect Labradors. It causes very dry and crusty skin around the nose that predisposes to infections. There is a DNA test available to determine whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Hyperuricosuria (HUU) is a genetic disease that causes a build-up of uric acid in the urine, predisposing to painful bladder and kidney stones. It can occur in a range of breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
- Genetic Test
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a rare genetic condition that causes adverse reactions to anaesthetic drugs. It results in the body rapidly overheating and is sometimes fatal. There is now a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Macular Corneal Dystrophy (MCD) is a rare genetic eye disease that has been identified in Labradors. It causes cloudy eyes and potential vision impairment. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) is an inherited muscle disease causing severe, progressive muscle atrophy in puppies. Affected puppies are small and lack coordination. Within weeks, the puppies may have difficulty holding their head up or standing and may collapse after exertion. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog might be carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Narcolepsy is a genetic disease which causes affected animals to fall asleep suddenly following periods of excitement, such a feeding or play. These dogs might collapse and appear drowsy or might completely fall asleep. They usually grow out of the condition after about one year of age. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) is a genetic disorder resulting in low levels of an energy-producing enzyme in the body. Affected dogs can experience lethargy, exercise intolerance and severe anaemia. There is a DNA available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Skeletal Dysplasia is an inherited form of dwarfism which causes the leg bones to grow much shorter than is proportional for the body. Affected legs will be short and slightly bowed outwards. Often the forelimbs are more affected than the hindlimbs, which can make the condition more difficult to spot in subtle cases. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Stargardt Disease, also known as Juvenile Macular Degeneration, is a genetic eye disease that causes gradual degeneration of the retina. This can cause blurred vision and difficulty seeing when moving quickly from bright to low light. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Transportation options
Bimmelrun Labradors will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Bimmelrun Labradors supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
We are a small family of humans (2 adults and a child) with a big family of dogs (7 dogs in our permanent pack)! We live on a rural property in south west Victoria where the dogs have plenty of space to exercise and play.
Why we got involved in breeding
We love Labradors, and think they make the best best friends. We breed them because we love having puppies around, and we find that Labrador people are also the best - so we enjoy meeting our dogs forever families each time it's time to say goodbye.
Our special touch
Our puppies are integrated into our daily life, they are born, and for the first four-five weeks, live wholly in our central living area of our house. They start to sleep outside on the back verandah when they're 5 or so weeks old, but still come inside to play, and when outside, they're right by the house. They're…
Credentials
State registration
RB102102
Association
Dogs Victoria (ANKC)
Association number
3100041336
Prefix
Bimmelrun
Breeding since
2014
Applying for a puppy
Limited registration with Dogs Victoria (full registration can be arranged), vet-checked, vaccinated, wormed, microchipped, temperament testing, and puppies come with a collar, lead, soft blanket and toy with mother's scent, and a small bag of the food they're familiar with.
Bimmelrun Labradors accept safe and traceable payments. What's this?
A$2,800