Meilinn
Gold Coast, QLD
Hi, I'm Louise A.
Welcome to Hillcrest Farm, a three-generation legacy transitioning from dairy to devoted dog breeding. Nestled on the serene outskirts of Kyogle, our farm is a haven for animal enthusiasts. For over a decade, we've shifted our focus from dairy to breeding exceptional dogs, specialising in Pugs and elegant Lhasa Apsos…
Vet Approved Criteria
Member since Aug 2024
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
Behaviour and socialisation
We raise our puppies using Puppy Culture socialisation principles. Our puppies are enriched with a range of sensory play activities. 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…
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…
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 raised on our rural property. Our puppies are born indoors but also have access to outdoor play and…
Included with our puppies
Our puppies come with: Health guarantee Puppy raising guide DNA results of parents Relevant health records Breed specific care guide Suggested shopping list ANKC registration certificate Starter food pack Toy Blanket with mothers scent
Health Tests
Core Tests(0/1)
Meilinn conducts 0 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Lhasa Apso.
Additional Tests
Meilinn conducts 1 additional tests available for the Lhasa Apso.
Genetic TestA mutation in the ADAMTS3 gene has been associated with airway disease in dogs. The mutation causes airway swelling and fluid build up which can make affected dogs very prone to breathing problems. There is now a DNA test available in some breeds to identify whether a breeding dog has a mutation in their ADAMTS3 gene. Breeders can use this test to inform their breeding program and help minimise the risk of breathing problems in their puppies.
Transportation options
Meilinn will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Meilinn supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
A little about us
As a responsible breeder my dogs are my best friends. They are treated like family, taken on outings, go for walks, chase the ball and are living the best life I can give them. My dogs are also show dogs and are socialised from an early age.
Why we got involved in breeding
I show dogs as my hobby and I wanted to contribute to their futures by breeding dogs with the right temperament and to breed standard.
Credentials
State registration
2100076369
Breeding since
2015
A$3,000