Rosemary A

Rocky Creek Vineyard Labradoodles

Melbourne, VIC

Planned litter

Planning litter for July 2026

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Hi, I'm Rosemary A.

Welcome to Rocky Creek Vineyard Labradoodles. We are Rosemary and Tony, ethical breeders of Australian Labradoodles since 2008. We believe the best dogs are raised, not just bred. Nestled in the heart of Victoria's Yarra Valley, our multigenerational Australian Labradoodles grow up surrounded by fresh country air,…

Newborn & Planned Litters

Meet our Parent Dogs

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  • Breeding & Welfare
  • Health Practices
  • Home Environment
  • Documentation
  • Feeding
  • Physical Condition

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

Growing up on our Yarra Valley property provides puppies with a wonderfully rich environment in which to learn. Alongside carefully planned enrichment activities, they become accustomed to the sounds of native birds, tractors, donkeys, our cat, changing weather, visitors, and the gentle rhythm of life. Combined with…

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Health

Our breeding dogs undergo full health screening once they are over 12 months of age. They have CHEDS testing for hip and elbow dysplasia, along with Pennhip. They have a full DNA profile and a full range of DNA tests that are appropriate for their breed via Orivet.

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Home environment

Our puppies are fortunate enough to grow up on a beautiful 26 acre property in the Yarra Valley and are immersed in fresh country air and all the sights and sounds of being in the country. Our house has 2 living areas- the 2nd living area is the "Dogue Room"- where the dogs sleep at night time. Off the Dogue Room…

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Included with our puppies

Our puppy pack contains very comprehensive notes, kong toys including a knot bear, a plush blanket, samples of Lennys Kitchen, a small bag of Royal Canin medium puppy breed, literature about Prime 100 and in advance they are provided with links and discounts for Lyka. Puppies go home with a 6 week pet insurance…

Health Tests

Core Tests(3/3)

Rocky Creek Vineyard Labradoodles conducts 3 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Labradoodle.

Canine Elliptocytosis

Canine Elliptocytosis

dna iconGenetic Test

Canine Elliptocytosis is a rare genetic disease causing the red blood cells to be abnormally…

Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

stethoscope iconPhysical Test

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

PRA

PRA

dna iconGenetic Test

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…

Additional Tests

Rocky Creek Vineyard Labradoodles conducts 18 additional tests available for the Labradoodle.

Transportation options

Australia States

Rocky Creek Vineyard Labradoodles 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

Rocky Creek Vineyard Labradoodles 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

Domestic air travel by plane

Supportive of domestic air transport by plane

International air travel by plane

Supportive of international air transport by plane

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About the Breeder

Rosemary A

Rosemary A

Rocky Creek Vineyard Labradoodles

Member since Jul 2026

A little about us

We raise our puppies with knowledge, ethics and love. We use principles from the slow movement to ensure quality, relationships and sustainability are embedded in our everyday practices. We raise our puppies slowly and gently with patience and equal measures of challenge and support to build resilience and…

Why we got involved in breeding

I fell in love with Australian Labradoodles- we got our first pet AL in 2002 and so the love affair began!

Our special touch

We base a lot of our breeding and raising principles around the Slow Movement. We believe good things take time. Everything we do with our dogs and puppies is carefully thought through and we have an intentional approach. We value relationships and connection with our our dogs, with people and with the environment…

Credentials

State registration

MB279061

Breeding since

2008

Clubs / associations

  • Australian Labradoodle Association

More about the breeder

Price (approx.)A$3,900 - A$4,150
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