Prairie Hills Golden Retrievers
Tweed, NSW
Hi, I'm Claire S.
Dr Claire here, I am a vet and registered breeder (Member of Dogs NSW and Golden Retriever Club of QLD). I am now taking applications for 10 females and 2 males, they will be ready for their homes on the 1st of July. You are welcome to check out my website and Instagram @drclairestevens for a better understanding of…
Vet Approved Criteria
Member since May 2023
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
Each day I use a variety of socialisation and enrichment measures to support the growth and development of our puppies.
Health
As a veterinarian, this is a huge priority for me. All hold required health certificates for hips/elbows, heart, eyes and DNA testing. Pedigree papers provided. You are welcome to check out my website www.drclairestevens and Instagram @drclairestevens for a better understanding of my commitment to ethical breeding;…
Home environment
We are raising the puppies like our own, in our living room. We have two children who love and adore them, which is helpful in ensuring they are comfortable with people of all ages.
Included with our puppies
I provide puppy packs containing copies of the parents' pedigrees, puppy health check clearances and loads of information on raising and caring for your puppy, including a signed copy of my book, plus recommended food and products. I organise 6 weeks of free pet insurance als
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/3)
Prairie Hills Golden 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
Prairie Hills Golden Retrievers conducts 1 additional tests available for the Golden Retriever.
- Physical Test
A heart certificate indicates that a breeding dog has been screened for heart disease such as DCM or MMVD. Auscultation alone is only accepted as a screening method if performed by a veterinary cardiologist or a GP vet certifying an OFA Basic Cardiac Screen. Echocardiography is an accepted screening method via GP or cardiologist.
Transportation options
Prairie Hills Golden Retrievers will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Prairie Hills Golden Retrievers supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
A little about us
Dr Claire here, I am a vet and registered breeder (Member of Dogs NSW and Golden Retriever Club of QLD).
Why we got involved in breeding
As a vet, I became fed up with bad breeders. Breeders who weren’t educated on the recommended medical and genetic tests prior to breeding, breeders who overlooked basic animal welfare standards and who didn’t give the mothers the attention, love and care they deserved. After discussing it for a couple years, we…
website
instagramCredentials
Association
Dogs NSW (ANKC)
Association number
2100108130
Prefix
PrairieHills
Breeding since
2022
- Golden Retriever Club of Queensland Inc
A$4,500