Oakover_Retrievers
Wallumbilla, QLD
Hi, I'm Rachel D.
Small family-oriented breeder on a large property in outback QLD. All our puppies are raised with care, love and attention for their future forever homes.
Newborn & Planned Litters
Vet Approved Criteria
Member since Jul 2024
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Puppies are raised on acreage and are socialised from a young age with all sorts of other animals and kids.
Health
Parents are all DNA tested and cleared of all specific breed diseases Hip and elbow scored and cleared Eyes cleared for genetic malformation Pedigree papered lines from the stud line
Home environment
Puppies are raised inside and outside with love Puppies are exposed to all sorts of everyday homey noises such as the vaccum, mower and washing machines Puppies are exposed to all sorts of different toys and textures from a young age
Included with our puppies
Worming every 2 weeks First vaccination Microchip Health check and vet clearance at 6 weeks old Puppy pack 2-year health guarantee lifetime help and support from myself
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/3)
Oakover_Retrievers conducts 2 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Golden Retriever.
Elbow Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow…

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

Additional Tests
Oakover_Retrievers conducts 8 additional tests available for the Golden Retriever.
Genetic Test
Congenital eye malformations in Golden Retrievers result from a mutation of the SIX6 gene. These malformations can present as a range of different eye conditions, ranging from poor vision to blindness in one or both eyes. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying the affected gene.
Genetic Test
Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a congenital skin disease that causes fragile skin, blisters, ulceration, and skin scarring. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
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.
Genetic Test
This is a serious genetic skin disease that causes flaky dry skin and footpad problems. It can occur in many breeds but is fairly common in Golden Retrievers. There is a DNA test to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this disease and could pass it on to their puppies.
Genetic Test
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) is a neurodegenerative disorder found in many breeds of dog. 7 varieties have been identified so far, affecting different breeds. There are DNA tests for each type, to identify whether a breeding dog might be carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as ‘brittle bone disease’, is an inherited disease in both humans and animals, causing bone fragility and fracturing. As it is a genetic disease, breeding parents can be tested to ensure it is not passed onto their puppies.
Genetic Test
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.
Genetic Test
Skeletal Dysplasia is an inherited form of dwarfism which causes the leg bones to grow much shorter than is proportional for the body. Affected legs will be short and slightly bowed outwards. Often the forelimbs are more affected than the hindlimbs, which can make the condition more difficult to spot in subtle cases. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Transportation options
Oakover_Retrievers will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Oakover_Retrievers supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Small breeder in outback QLD Our golden retrievers are bred first and foremost for temperament, versatility and health. We do not sell to back yard breeders. Our golden retrievers are raised on acreage in a family environment surrounded with kids, cats, cows, chickens, ducks, geese and other dogs. All our dogs are…
Why we got involved in breeding
Love for the breed
Credentials
State registration
BIN0007702799155
Association
MDBA
Association number
33054
Prefix
Oakover
Breeding since
2011
- Responsible Pet Breeders Australia (RPBA)
A$5,000