Terri M

Taigakoira Finnish Lapphunds

Mitchell, VIC

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Hi, I'm Terri M.

We are a small, selective kennel in Victoria that shows and breeds lovely Finnish Lapphunds. We occasionally have litters available, once or twice a year, usually around 4- 5 puppies per litter. Understandably, we have a lot more inquiries than puppies, which is normal for most Lappie breeders. We do recommend…

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

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

We do not have kennels - our dogs are inside with us and part of our family. Puppies are therefore raised inside with us - there is always someone present (or within earshot!) and are handled every day, multiple times a day. We have both indoor and outdoor areas which are secure and protected, and pups have plenty…

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Health

Our puppies are genetically screened to determine their status for conditions that can be detected via genetic testing. We also do ACES testing of litters. Our pups are microchipped and vet checked, and we ask that new owners also do a vet check within 48 hrs of receiving their pup. We have a contractual…

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Home environment

Our puppies are raised in a home environment, with us as breeders. We do not have kennels or staff; we only breed occasionally and are small, registered pedigree breeders who are invested in ensuring the future of our breed.

Health Tests

Core Tests(2/2)

Taigakoira Finnish Lapphunds conducts 2 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Finnish Lapphund.

Eye Certificate

Eye Certificate

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An eye certificate means the breeder has had their breeding dogs examined by a veterinary…

Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

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

Additional Tests

Taigakoira Finnish Lapphunds conducts 5 additional tests available for the Finnish Lapphund.

Transportation options

Australia States

Taigakoira Finnish Lapphunds will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

  • ACT
  • NSW
  • QLD
  • SA
  • TAS
  • VIC
  • WA

Our payment process

The price guide quoted is for a pet puppy, but we are also open to discussing the option of co-ownership for owners who are interested in assisting us with our future breeding programs (particularly with male pups). We also are happy for payment via Rightpaw's payment system or direct payment. We generally ask…

Getting your puppy home

Taigakoira Finnish Lapphunds supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.

Domestic air travel by plane

Supportive of domestic air transport by plane

In person puppy pick up

Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups

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About the Breeder

Terri M

Terri M

Member since Aug 2020

A little about us

Terri has been involved with Finnish Lapphunds (also known as Lappies) for over a decade, obtaining her first Lappie in 2008. Showing and breeding under the 'Taigakoira' kennel prefix, Terri has been active in both the Finnish Lapphund community and is a registered pedigree breeder with Dogs Victoria. She has also…

Why we got involved in breeding

To promote Finnish Lapphunds and ensure the future of our breed.

Our special touch

We breed occasionally and selectively, with attention to breed type, temperament and health. We are not commercial or high-volume breeders, as we prefer to focus on what's best for our dogs, the puppies we breed, and the future of our breed more broadly. Our Lappies are family members, and remain with us, in our…

Credentials

State registration

RB115687

Association

Dogs Victoria (ANKC)

Association number

3100026647

Prefix

Taigakoira

Breeding since

2010, but have been in the breed since 2007.

Clubs / associations

  • Finnish Lapphund Club of Victoria

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