For Paws Family Kennel

LocationIpswich, QLD

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Hi, I'm Chelsea O.

We breed family pets, and love setting families up with good fit four legged companions. We pride ourselves on treating our dogs like our children, meeting their needs and ensuring their safety and welfare with all we do. For Paws Family Kennel look after our puppies with the same integrity and respect we give to…

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

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

Our puppies are well socialised with people, children of a variety of ages and other dogs.

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Health

We regularly weigh our puppies to ensure they are growing at the expected rate. The mother is fed a nutrient rich high quality diet to ensure she is getting what she needs to feed herself and sustain her pups. Our puppies are kept inside until they are four weeks of age to keep them in a stable temperate…

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Home environment

Our puppies grow in our home. For the first few nights after they are born they are checked hourly to make sure they are nursing and are comfortable. They are secure in a well ventilated part of our home, and have temperature control to ensure they are warm when it is cool and cool when it is warm. From four…

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Included with our puppies

Our puppies go to their new homes with: - Bag of Black Hawk Puppy food - Chew toy - Blanket with their mothers scent on it - Simparica Trio puppy wormer - Puppy folder (with contract, puppy information, feeding schedule, advice and information etc.)

Health Tests

Core Tests(1/1)

For Paws Family Kennel conducts 1 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Cavoodle.

Patellar Luxation

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Dogs affected by patellar luxation have loose kneecaps that may pop in and out of the knee joint,…

Patellar Luxation

Additional Tests

For Paws Family Kennel conducts 13 additional tests available for the Cavoodle.

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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.

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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.

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This is a genetic condition affecting Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that causes severe skin, nail and eye issues, as well as making the usually long smooth coat tight and curly. Curly Coat is linked to Congenital Dry Eye disease. There is a DNA test available to identify if breeding Cavaliers are carrying Congenital Dry Eye or Curly Coat.

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Curly Coat Dry Eye Syndrome is a genetic cause of eye and skin problems in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies. The disease also caused an unsually tight curly coat texture. There is a DNA test available to identify if breeding Cavaliers are carrying the gene for Curly Coat Dry Eye Syndrome.

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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.

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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.

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This is a genetic neurological condition affecting Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. It causes sudden stiffening of the legs, often causing the dog to fall over and be unable to move. There is a DNA test available to indicate if a breeding dog is carrying this disease. The test is also recommended in Cavoodles.

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GM2 gangliosidosis is a lysosomal storage disorder that causes neurological problems. There are a few different types of this disease affecting different breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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A heart certificate indicates that a breeding dog has been screened for heart disease such as DCM or MMVD. Auscultation alone is only accepted as a screening method if performed by a veterinary cardiologist or a GP vet certifying an OFA Basic Cardiac Screen. Echocardiography is an accepted screening method via GP or cardiologist.

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These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with low hip scores have better hips and are less likely to develop problems in the future. Most large and medium sized dog breeds benefit from hip scoring to ensure they are unlikely to pass hereditary hip problems on to their puppies.

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Mucopolysaccharidosis is a genetic lysosomal storage disease that can cause various problems including stunted growth and bone deformities. There are a few different variants of this disease that have been identified in different breeds. For many breeds there are DNA tests available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying the condition.

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Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration of the retina and eventually, blindness. There are a variety of sub-types of PRA, which can occur in various breeds. There are various DNA tests available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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Von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD/vWD) is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a lack of a specific clotting factor. There are three forms of the disease, types 1, 2 & 3. A DNA test is available for each type of VWD to identify whether a breeding dog is a carrier or might be affected. The severity of VWD varies widely between breeds and individuals, ranging from life threatening, through to having no impact on clotting ability.

Australia States

Transportation options

Australia States

For Paws Family Kennel 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

For Paws Family Kennel 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
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

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About the Breeder

A little about us

Our families are blessed with our four legged friends and we wanted to share that blessing with other families. That is how we came into breeding family pets. We believe in breeding quality family pets over quantity and will always make decisions with our dogs health and comfort in mind. We know that investing in a…

Why we got involved in breeding

I love that my family isn't limited to two legs, and that some of my family has four legs. I got into breeding because I know how much love and dedication families put into their pets, and I wanted them to feel secure and supported knowing they were growing their family with a pet who comes from a home where their…

Our special touch

We are a family breeder who breeds for families. Our goal is to help families grow their family by four more paws and a lifetime of happiness. We love sharing our knowledge and experience with others, and supporting people through the happy times and the challenging times. We believe in having high expectations on…

Credentials

State registration

BIN0010215402129

Breeding since

2022

  • Responsible Pet Breeders Australia (RPBA)

Applying for a puppy

Apply for a puppy by answering a few questions so Chelsea can get to know you.
A$2,500 - A$4,000

This includes the cost of the puppy, our puppy pack, change of ownership and all necessary health checks and vaccinations.

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A$2,500 - A$4,000