Bochelia Labradors (ANKC Registered with Dogs NSW)
Dungog, NSW
Newborn litter
Hi, I'm Lianne B.
We are a small kennel located in the Hunter Valley area 40mins from Maitland NSW. Our puppies are bred for temperament, soundness and health that conform to the breed standard . Any puppies we produce will be vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and registered with Dogs NSW on a limited registration. Main registration…
Newborn & Planned Litters
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Member since Dec 2021
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
We love our dogs. They are well socialised and play together. We ensure only good quality dogs that meet our strict calibre of soundness, structure and temperament are used to produce healthy progeny. Through DNA and scoring, we decide if our dogs will be suitable to enter our breeding program.
Health
Puppies begin worm treatment every 2 weeks from 2 weeks of age and are weened onto Royal Canin puppy with a variety of vegies, some fruits, chicken mince and beef mince from 4 weeks.
Home environment
Our puppies are well socialised. Raised indoors around family and cared for until able to go outdoors for socialising, play, sunshine etc. From 6 weeks of age, they begin toilet training outdoors and are ready to be rehomed from 8 weeks of age, once vet health checked, vaccinated on C3 and microchipped.
Included with our puppies
5 days of kibble, a blanket, toys and a puppy pack of information. Vaccination certificate and change of ownership form. Litter will be registered on a Limited Registration or main registration on request with Dogs NSW and you will receive your puppy's pedigree directly through Dogs NSW.
Health Tests
Core Tests(4/4)
Bochelia Labradors (ANKC Registered with Dogs NSW) 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
Bochelia Labradors (ANKC Registered with Dogs NSW) conducts 13 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
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
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.
Transportation options
Bochelia Labradors (ANKC Registered with Dogs NSW) will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Bochelia Labradors (ANKC Registered with Dogs NSW) supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
I'm Lianne and I run Bochelia Labradors, based in NSW. I am an ANKC breeder, previously breeding Pembroke Welsh Corgis in the 80's and stopped breeding for a period of time while having a family. In 2016, I began breeding Labradors. Absolutely love the breed for their temperament. Our dogs are raised in a family…
Why we got involved in breeding
We breed labradors because of their temperament and their personality.
Our special touch
We provide ongoing support to our ownership base, and we maintain ongoing contact with a lot of Bochelia pup's owners.
Credentials
State registration
2100087443
Association
Dogs NSW (ANKC)
Prefix
Bochelia
Breeding since
2016