Smart Pups Assistance Dogs Golden Retrievers

Smart Pups Assistance Dogs Golden Retrievers

Sunshine Coast, QLD

Hi, I'm Patricia M.

Our program breed specifically for Assistance Dogs,Therapy Dogs, Facility Dogs. Our lines are through American working lines and Australian Guide Dog Lines. Puppies sometimes available.

Vet Approved Criteria
Member since Dec 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

All our puppies go through early stimulation and socializing with our many volunteers.

Health

All our breeding stock are Hip/Elbow tested and have full DNA testing. Results are available for viewing.

Home environment

Whelped inside, Well socialised, Acreage property/rural property, Temperature controlled area, Indoor and outdoor activities, Raised indoor and outdoors, Sensory play/stimulating enrichment

Included with our puppies

Puppy raising guide, DNA results of parents, Relevant health records, Breed specific care guide, Starter Food Pack, Scented Toy, Scented Blanket

Health Tests

Core Tests(2/3)

Smart Pups Assistance Dogs 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

Smart Pups Assistance Dogs Golden Retrievers conducts 8 additional tests available for the Golden Retriever.

: Genetic 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.
: Genetic 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.
: 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 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.
: Genetic 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.
: Genetic 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.
: 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
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.