Pauline G

Tapua Labrador Retrievers

Woodstock, NSW

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Hi, I'm Pauline G.

Tapua Labradors are located in Central West NSW. I have been a financial member of DNSW since 1986, I attained my original breeders prefix, Mimbil, in 1991. While trailing, in obedience and breeding Australian Kelpies during the 90's I took a break from the show and trial ring after an episode of cancer in 2003 I…

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

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

All our litters experience Early Neurological Stimulation and Early Sensory Introduction. We routinely use sound desensitization with particular attention paid to vacuum cleaner, thunder, planes and gunfire. All pups are raised in an enriched environment. After being whelped inside the house, puppies transition to…

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Health

All breeding stock have full Certified DNA Profiles, covering all known diseases, traits and the three colours known to Labradors - our lines do not carry the dilute colour gene. All pups are vaccinated with C3ii , wormed with an all wormer at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks and micro-chipped. We live in a tick & flea and…

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Home environment

Puppies are whelped in a fully insulated room inside the house which is air conditioned. Pups remain in the controlled environment until they are 4-5 weeks, experiencing ENS & ESI, sound desensitization before being transitioned to K1 to continue their socialisation and enrichment outdoors. Pups alternate daily…

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Included with our puppies

All pups leaving our property are linked with a trainer, have 4 week puppy insurance with Trupanion, a puppy pack including food and a blanket as well as DOGS Australia papers, microchip and vaccination papers. Each approved buyer will be emailed multiple information relevant to the raising and care of their puppy.

Health Tests

Core Tests(4/4)

Tapua Labrador Retrievers conducts 4 out of 4 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Labrador Retriever.

EIC

EIC

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Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) is a genetic condition mainly affecting Retrievers and Spaniels.…

Elbow Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia

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These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow…

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…

PRA

PRA

dna iconGenetic Test

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

Additional Tests

Tapua Labrador Retrievers conducts 13 additional tests available for the Labrador Retriever.

Reviews (2 verified buyers)

100% puppy buyers recommended

  • Glenn W

    Glenn W recommends Tapua Labrador Retrievers

    VIC,13 Aug 2026Verified Buyer

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  • Leanne H

    Leanne H recommends Tapua Labrador Retrievers

    QLD,13 Aug 2026Verified Buyer

    Pauline was very supportive through the whole process of getting our puppy. When speaking about the possibility of owner training an assistance dog she was knowledgeable, helpful and very respectful of the needs of my…

Transportation options

Australia States

Tapua Labrador Retrievers will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

  • All states (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS)

Our payment process

Each person offered a puppy will be contacted asked to only pay a deposit after 10 days of $500. Then I ask for the balance at 6 weeks following a veterinary examination. People may use the RightPaw secure payment method or directly add to my account on request. I may approve a paying off system if the dog is…

Getting your puppy home

Tapua Labrador Retrievers 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

Ground transport service

Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van

Domestic air travel by plane

Supportive of domestic air transport by plane

Badges of Recognition

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About the Breeder

Pauline G

Pauline G

Member since Oct 2020

A little about us

Hi, I'm Pauline, and together with my husband Pete, we've been breeding ANKC registered Labradors under our Tapua Prefix since 2007, I have been a member of Dogs NSW since 1986. We specialise in the breeding of assistance and performance dogs. We both have a professional background in AOD and disabilities.

Why we got involved in breeding

In 2007, my husband and I established our TAPUA prefix and commenced breeding Labrador Retrievers. Our priority is to breed dogs who have strong retrieval ability, solid temperament, type and intelligence. We are most proud of our assistance and scent-detection dogs, over 300 of which are operational in their jobs.…

Our special touch

Our lines are bred to be intelligent and have a job. While we have good looking dogs with show or breeding potential, the majority of our dogs go to assistance or performance homes. Our puppy raising program includes ENS & ESI pups are whelped inside and experience sound desensitisation and are raised in an…

Credentials

State registration

B000620014

Association

Dogs NSW (ANKC)

Association number

2000573290

Prefix

TAPUA

Breeding since

1991 ANKC # 2000573290

Clubs / associations

  • Cowra & District Kennel Club Inc
  • Labrador Retriever Club of NSW Inc

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More about the breeder

Price (approx.)A$5,500
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