River City Puppies (Cavoodles)
Brisbane City, QLD
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Hi, I'm Tiana K.
Hi there, welcome to the River City Puppies family! My name is Tiana Karamihas and I absolutely adore Cavoodles...but so do most Cavoodle breeders. So what makes River City Puppies different? It’s the way that I go above and beyond for every puppy that I raise. Here at River City Puppies, I believe that every…
Tiana is an Outstanding Breeder
Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved Code of Ethics. In addition, Tiana K has passed an exclusive audit and been recognised as meeting outstanding standards.
Tiana was last audited on 27 Apr 23.
- 3+ years breeding experience
- Conducts all core health tests
- Exceptional socialisation
- Great communication
- Thorough documentation
- Provides secure payments
Newborn & Planned Litters
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
River City Puppies Toy Cavoodles are raised within our home and follow a daily Puppy Curriculum Program developed by Tiana Karamihas (RCP Founder & Breeder). Tiana's program uses Positive Reinforcement training and consists of a variety of Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), Early Scent Introduction (ESI) and…
Health
River City Puppies DNA tests all our breeding dogs using the Full Breed Profiles at Orivet Genetic Pet Care prior to their first litters. Our puppies will not be affected by any heritable, tested diseases. As a rule, we also only breed from dogs that are a minimum of 12 months of age, have had their health cleared…
Home environment
River City Puppies Toy Cavoodles are raised inside our home in a calm and loving environment and are exposed to daily household sights, sounds and scents. From 3 weeks of age, they begin toilet training on real grass within their whelping box and we also begin crate training. As they grow and develop, the puppies…
Included with our puppies
By nine weeks of age, River City Puppies has spent over three weeks individually training the puppies the following exercises each day to ensure the transition of adding a new puppy to your family is as smooth and stress-free as possible: - Resource guarding and Separation Prevention training - Biting and jumping…
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/1)
River City Puppies (Cavoodles) conducts 1 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Cavoodle.
Patellar Luxation
Physical Test
Dogs affected by patellar luxation have loose kneecaps that may pop in and out of the knee joint,…
Additional Tests
River City Puppies (Cavoodles) conducts 12 additional tests available for the Cavoodle.
Genetic Test
Canine Elliptocytosis is a rare genetic disease causing the red blood cells to be abnormally elliptical in shape, rather than round. It generally does not cause a clinical problem to affected dogs, but puppies may be mildly anaemic and smaller than others. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
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
This is a genetic condition affecting Cavalier King Charles Spaniels that causes severe skin, nail and eye issues, as well as making the usually long smooth coat tight and curly. Curly Coat is linked to Congenital Dry Eye disease. There is a DNA test available to identify if breeding Cavaliers are carrying Congenital Dry Eye or Curly Coat.
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
GM2 gangliosidosis is a lysosomal storage disorder that causes neurological problems. There are a few different types of this disease affecting different breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
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
Neonatal Encephalopathy (NE) is a brain disease that can occur in Standard Poodle puppies. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Prekallikrein (PK) deficiency is a rare inherited clotting disorder mainly affecting Shih Tzus and similar breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this 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.
Transportation options
River City Puppies (Cavoodles) will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
River City Puppies (Cavoodles) supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Hi there! My name is Tiana Karamihas and I am a small, boutique Breeder of Toy Cavoodles in Brisbane, Australia. For over 16 years I have been raising this beautiful breed and for over eight years, I have been working within the Veterinary, Grooming and Training sectors of the Small Animal Industry. I aim to bring…
Why we got involved in breeding
My family and I welcomed our first Cavoodle, Oscar, into our home 15 years ago and our lives changed for the better ever since! He brought a calmness to our household that we hadn't experienced before and is the heart of our family. Gentle, affectionate, loyal, patient and understanding are a few of the words we…
Our special touch
Throughout my childhood and high school years, I always believed I wanted to be a Veterinarian. However, after working as a Vet Nurse and Dog Trainer, I soon realised my passion actually laid in the development of puppies and in helping families navigate raising them. With this realisation, River City Puppies was…
Credentials
State registration
BIN0007607171151
Breeding since
2020
A$7,495 - A$8,245