Family Dogs Victoria - Groodles
Kyneton, VIC
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Hi, I'm Lani S.
We are a small breeder in Victoria dedicated to breeding friendly dogs that will fit into your family. Our ethical approach makes us "the opposite of a puppy farm" Full members of the Australian Responsible Breeders Association #13829.
Meet our Parent Dogs
Vet Approved CriteriaMember since Feb 2026
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
We raise our puppies using Puppy Culture socialisation principles. We use the Badass Breeder program. Our puppies get to see and meet other animals. Our puppies get to meet a range of adults and children. Our puppies are exposed to a range of household noises and outdoor noises to build their confidence. Our puppies…
Health
Our puppies will all have had their first vaccination, microchip, and are wormed every 2 weeks before coming home with you. Our puppies will have had their first flea preventative before coming home with you. All our puppies will have passed their health check at the vet before coming home with you. Any health or…
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Home environment
Our puppies are born and raised in our family home. Our dogs are our family members and all live and sleep in the house with us. Our dogs live in a weather protected, temperature controlled area. Our puppies are born indoors but also have access to outdoor play and activities. We provide a stimulating environment…
Included with our puppies
Our puppies come with: 6 weeks free insurance, Health guarantee, Puppy training information, Puppy raising guide, DNA results of parents, Certificate of vet check, Relevant health records, Breed specific care guide, Suggested shopping list, Starter food pack, Lifetime support for all our puppy families.
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/3)
Family Dogs Victoria - Groodles conducts 1 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Groodle.
PRA
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…
Additional Tests
Family Dogs Victoria - Groodles conducts 11 additional tests available for the Groodle.
Transportation options
Family Dogs Victoria - Groodles will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
- ACT
- NSW
- VIC
- QLD
- SA
Our payment process
Fill out the application form and it's lovely when you send me a message too. I'll contact you by text or phone, and we can arrange a video or face to face meeting with the puppy. If we are all happy I'll send payment details and a sample contract. Payment can be via paypal, bank transfer or cash.
Getting your puppy home
Family Dogs Victoria - Groodles 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
Ground transport service
Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
Lani S
Member since Feb 2026
A little about us
We searched and searched in pet rescue and pounds for our dogs but we couldn't find one to suit our family at that time. We needed small/medium hypo-allergenic dogs who would thrive in our family with our existing pets. There were a lot of beautiful dogs available for rescue of course! Just none for us. Our first…
Why we got involved in breeding
Mainly providing people with new members of their families. I've had a long career in health but honestly the benefits to the mental and social health of my puppy buyers makes me feel this is the most valuable job I've ever done.
Our special touch
Creating and placing puppies that will bri g joy. Raised in our homes with our dogs with the kids, the lizard, bird and the alpacas!
Credentials
State registration
RB246823
Breeding since
2020
Clubs / associations
- Responsible Pet Breeders Australia (RPBA)
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