Peppertree Lane Cavoodles
City Of Albany, WA
Hi, I'm Catherine K.
Peppertree Lane is a responsible and ethical breeder based in the Great Southern of Western Australia. We have been breeding healthy, happy dogs, sound of mind and body - since 2004. We produce beautiful family puppies with a focus on intelligence, temperament, coat type (low to non shedding) and structural…
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Last verified on 11 Aug 23
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
We use the Puppy Culture early enrichment and socialisation program and philosophy.
Health
We carry out DNA testing on all our parents, hip and elbow X-rays, patellas are cleared for luxation and just as importantly - our dogs are temperament assessed before breeding.
Home environment
Our babies are raised in a clean, warm, safe home environment, with plenty of access to outside. They are crate trained from 4 weeks of age and have lots of stimulation activities and exposure to various sights, sounds and smells.
Included with our puppies
4 weeks' complimentary insurance with KNOSE Food and treats Toys A comfort blanket that has their mum's and siblings' smell on it A comprehensive booklet explaining about health care, feeding and a 10 point health checklist
Health Tests
Core Tests(0/1)
Peppertree Lane Cavoodles conducts 0 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Cavoodle.
Additional Tests
Peppertree Lane Cavoodles conducts 7 additional tests available for the Cavoodle.
Genetic Test
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.
Genetic Test
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.
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 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.
Genetic Test
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.
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
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.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Registered Nurse, Midwife, Mother to 3 children, 6 dogs and various farm animals!
Why we got involved in breeding
I was initially exhibiting my dogs in the show ring and had a goal to breed a healthy dog that fit the conformation standard, with a brilliant temperament. I then discovered the benefits of a hybrid cross bred in terms of health, temperament and coat type and decided to focus on breeding and raising the perfect…
Our special touch
Our early enrichment program and socialisation that makes so many of our puppies suitable to go to assistance homes, as wellness dogs in schools, support dogs in the offices of child psychologists, speech pathologists, mental health programs and as support dogs to children with special needs.
Credentials
Association
MDBA
Association number
19569
Breeding since
2005
- Responsible Pet Breeders Australia (RPBA)
A$4,000 - A$5,000