Oakover_Retrievers

LocationWallumbilla, 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

RightPaw Responsible Breeder Badge

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

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Behaviour and socialisation

Puppies are raised on acreage and are socialised from a young age with all sorts of other animals and kids.

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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

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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

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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

stethoscope iconPhysical Test

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

Elbow Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

stethoscope iconPhysical Test

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

Hip Dysplasia

Additional Tests

Oakover_Retrievers conducts 8 additional tests available for the Golden Retriever.

dna iconGenetic 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.

dna iconGenetic 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.

dna iconGenetic 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.

dna iconGenetic 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.

dna iconGenetic 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.

dna iconGenetic 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.

dna iconGenetic 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.

dna iconGenetic 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.

Australia States

Transportation options

Australia States

Oakover_Retrievers 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

Oakover_Retrievers 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

Badges of Recognition

RightPaw Verified BadgeMDBA Registered

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)

Applying for a puppy

Apply for a puppy by answering a few questions so Rachel can get to know you.
A$5,000

A$5,000