Alison COutstanding breeder medal

Herzhund Labradors

Penrith, NSW

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Hi, I'm Alison C.

Bred to assist children and adults alike, through life as a best friend or helper, our dogs are very people driven. We want to provide you with your “Heart Dog”, and this is the meaning of Herzhund. We breed to make sure that every puppy is as healthy and temperamentally sound as we can provide. Herzhund Labradors…

Meet our Parent Dogs

Alison is an Outstanding Breeder

RightPaw Responsible Outstanding Breeder Badge

Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved Code of Ethics. In addition, Alison C has passed an exclusive audit and been recognised as meeting outstanding standards.

Outstanding breeder since May 2023.

What makes an outstanding breeder?

  • 3+ years breeding experience
  • Conducts all core health tests
  • Exceptional socialisation
  • Great communication
  • Thorough documentation
  • Provides secure payments

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

Imprinting starts on day 3 after birth with the “Super Dog” or “Bio Sensor Early Neurological Stimulation Program”. Our Puppies are raised under the puppy raising program that was developed by Steve Courtney from K9 Pro.

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Health

All dogs entering our breeding program must go through vigorous testing before becoming part of the Herzhund Breeding Team. All dogs must have X-Rays and DNA testing complete and pass our temperament testing to become one of our breeding dogs. All pups are vaccinated and microchipped before heading to their new…

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Home environment

The whelping room is 100% insulated and is complete with soft lighting, ambient music playing throughout, room heating and cooling system and air purification and cameras. There is a complete kitchen for making up food once puppies are on solid foods and a washing area. All floors are sealed with epoxy so we can…

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Included with our puppies

We have a puppy hand over day at our facility at pick up time. During this time, Steve and Alison present on some basic puppy raising information, nutrition etc All puppy owners receive a puppy pack which includes some of the most essential products we feel are needed for pups eg leash, harness, bed etc. We have…

Health Tests

Core Tests(4/4)

Herzhund Labradors conducts 4 out of 4 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Labrador Retriever.

EIC

EIC

dna iconGenetic Test

Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) is a genetic condition mainly affecting Retrievers and Spaniels.…

Elbow Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia

stethoscope iconPhysical Test

These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow…

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

Herzhund Labradors conducts 17 additional tests available for the Labrador Retriever.

Transportation options

Australia States

Herzhund Labradors 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

Included in your price is a puppy pack with a few essentials including leash, collar, bed, toys etc, along with a food starter pack, training programs and access to our private FB online family group.

Getting your puppy home

Herzhund Labradors 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

Domestic air travel by plane

Supportive of domestic air transport by plane

International air travel by plane

Supportive of international air transport by plane

Badges of Recognition

RightPaw Verified BadgeRightPaw Outstanding Breeder BadgeDogs Australia Registered

About the Breeder

Alison C

Alison C

Herzhund Labradors

Member since Sep 2021

A little about us

Hi we are Alison and Steve and we run Herzhund Kennels. Steve is the trainer and behaviourist at K9 Pro, The K9 Professionals and Steve has been working, training and breeding dogs most of his life. Steve is a Nationally Accredited Dog Trainer, Nationally Accredited Behaviourist , Nationally Accredited Law…

Why we got involved in breeding

When it comes to our Labs, Steve grew up with a Labrador named “Boy”, and he feels the Labrador makes the best pet for children young and not so young. A dog that loves to swim, fetch, hang out and swap attention with you, you wont find a more stable dog than ours. Our breeding goals are aimed at producing stable…

Our special touch

Genetics Well first of all, there are the genetics, you will not find better! We search the world for the best bloodlines and bring them together here at Herzhund. You can be assured that you are in the right place if history is to repeat itself. Experience Steve’s reputation for being one of the leading dog…

Credentials

State registration

B000614580

Association

Dogs NSW (ANKC)

Association number

2100067236

Prefix

Herzhund Labradors

Breeding since

2010

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Price (approx.)A$5,000 - A$5,500
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