Josie S

Darling Tales Labradoodles

Ipswich, QLD

All puppies allocated

No future litter plans yet

Hi, I'm Josie S.

Hi, I'm Josie and I proudly run Darling Labradoodles a family based breeder of Australian Labradoodles. Our miniature & medium sized dogs are lovingly raised for Emotional Support, Therapy, Assistance or to become the perfect family member. Darling Labradoodles - "Breeding Happiness one dog at a time"

All puppies allocated

Newborn & Planned Litters

Meet our Parent Dogs

Vet Approved CriteriaMember since Jun 2023

RightPaw Responsible Breeder Badge

Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved RightPaw Code of Ethics, and passed an interview from one of our team.

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

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

We offer each puppy a 2 Part Program, the first is a combined ENS Early Neurological Stimulation and an ESI Early Scent Introduction program. These consist of different body handling exercises and Early Scent Introduction exposure. This is usually done during the puppy’s neonatal period, from day 3 day 16. The…

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Health

Our extensive health-screening of all potential Parents, serves as the foundation for our breeding program. We screen for both elbow and hip dysplasia while using data on each dog from the OFA - Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals and PennHIP. As well as these tests we also do DNA testing through Orivet Australia for…

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Home environment

Our mothers give birth in a specifically designated whelping room, within our home. This room is fully equipped and set up for a safe and comfortable delivery, Puppies are born in a serene and hygienic setting, with the provision of specialized veterinary bedding and heating blankets to ensure the utmost comfort and…

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Included with our puppies

Our puppy pack contains birth certificate, vaccination and worming records, information on training, diet, grooming and exercise guidelines. We provide a toy, a house line leash, some treats, a long-lasting chew and other items. Also included is a soft Puppy rug with their mother and siblings scent, to help ease the…

Health Tests

Core Tests(3/3)

Darling Tales Labradoodles conducts 3 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Australian Labradoodle.

Canine Elliptocytosis

Canine Elliptocytosis

dna iconGenetic Test

Canine Elliptocytosis is a rare genetic disease causing the red blood cells to be abnormally…

Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

stethoscope iconPhysical Test

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

PRA

PRA

dna iconGenetic Test

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…

Additional Tests

Darling Tales Labradoodles conducts 21 additional tests available for the Australian Labradoodle.

Transportation options

Australia States

Darling Tales Labradoodles will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

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

Our payment process

Getting your puppy home

Darling Tales Labradoodles supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.

Ground transport service

Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van

In person puppy pick up

Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups

Domestic air travel by plane

Supportive of domestic air transport by plane

International air travel by plane

Supportive of international air transport by plane

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About the Breeder

Josie S

Josie S

Darling Tales Labradoodles

Member since Jun 2023

A little about us

My name is Josie and I have a background in Early Childhood Education working primarily in the areas of Early Intervention and Disabilities. I have owned Australian Labradoodles since 2004. I first, discovered how extremely loving & intelligent these dogs were over 20 yrs ago when I was given Cloudcatcher Daisy for…

Why we got involved in breeding

I became involved in breeding Labradoodles for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, I was drawn to their exceptional qualities as loving, intelligent, "people loving" dogs. Witnessing their naturally calm and intuitive nature, I saw the potential for them to enhance people's lives, particularly in the realm of…

Our special touch

As a full time breeder, I’m committed to provide the best possible care and to prioritize the emotional and psychological well-being of each puppy and mother, ensuring they are raised in an environment filled with love, socialization, and positive experiences. My whelping mothers and puppies get 100% of my time and…

Credentials

State registration

BIN 0012-6792-56451

Breeding since

2022

Clubs / associations

  • Responsible Pet Breeders Australia (RPBA)
  • Worldwide Australian Labradoodle Association

More about the breeder

Price (approx.)A$4,200
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