Tapua Labrador Retrievers DNSW# 2100049053
Woodstock, NSW
Hi, I'm Pauline G.
Tapua Labradors are located in Central West NSW. I have been a financial member of DNSW since 1986. Our priorities are to breed Labs that will serve their owners and become operational is what ever job they are chosen for. The majority of our puppies are purchased for autism support, PTSD support, Medical alert -…
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
All our litters experience Early Neurological Stimulation, sound desensitization and are raised in an enriched environment. After being whelped inside the house, puppies transition to sleep in Kindy 1 (K1) in an insulated/sealed concrete and fibro building; with an enclosure space of 13m x 20m. Sound desensitisation…
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 heartworm…
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 & sound desensitization before being transitioned to K1 to continue their socialisation and enrichment outdoors. Pups alternate daily from K1…
Included with our puppies
All pups leaving our property are linked with a trainer, have 6 week puppy insurance, a puppy pack including food and a blanket as well as ANKC papers, microchip and vaccination papers.
Health Tests
Core Tests(4/4)
Tapua Labrador Retrievers DNSW# 2100049053 conducts 4 out of 4 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Labrador Retriever.
EIC
Genetic Test
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) is a genetic condition mainly affecting Retrievers and Spaniels.…
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…
PRA
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…
Additional Tests
Tapua Labrador Retrievers DNSW# 2100049053 conducts 13 additional tests available for the Labrador Retriever.
Genetic Test
Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS) is genetic disease that causes extreme muscle weakness after just a short amount of exercise. It can result in puppies or dogs who collapse after only five to thirty minutes of exercise. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
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
Centronuclear myopathy (CNM), is a genetic muscle disease that occurs in Labradors. A DNA test is available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
This condition mainly affects Newfoundlands although other breeds can be affected. It is a genetic condition which results in the production of kidney and bladder stones. There is a DNA test available to confirm that breeding dogs are not 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
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK) is a genetic condition that can affect Labradors. It causes very dry and crusty skin around the nose that predisposes to infections. There is a DNA test available to determine whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Hyperuricosuria (HUU) is a genetic disease that causes a build-up of uric acid in the urine, predisposing to painful bladder and kidney stones. It can occur in a range of breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
Genetic Test
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a rare genetic condition that causes adverse reactions to anaesthetic drugs. It results in the body rapidly overheating and is sometimes fatal. There is now a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Macular Corneal Dystrophy (MCD) is a rare genetic eye disease that has been identified in Labradors. It causes cloudy eyes and potential vision impairment. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) is an inherited muscle disease causing severe, progressive muscle atrophy in puppies. Affected puppies are small and lack coordination. Within weeks, the puppies may have difficulty holding their head up or standing and may collapse after exertion. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog might be carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Narcolepsy is a genetic disease which causes affected animals to fall asleep suddenly following periods of excitement, such a feeding or play. These dogs might collapse and appear drowsy or might completely fall asleep. They usually grow out of the condition after about one year of age. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) is a genetic disorder resulting in low levels of an energy-producing enzyme in the body. Affected dogs can experience lethargy, exercise intolerance and severe anaemia. There is a DNA 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.
Transportation options
Tapua Labrador Retrievers DNSW# 2100049053 will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Tapua Labrador Retrievers DNSW# 2100049053 supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
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 and drive, solid temperament, type and intelligence. We are most proud of our service, assistance and scent-detection dogs, 100 of which are operational in…
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 service homes. We have bred more than 100 autism support, scent detection, truffle hunting, and PTSD dogs, competition obedience and gundog retrieval dogs - we are…
Credentials
State registration
DNSW 2000573290
Association
Dogs NSW (ANKC)
Association number
2000573290
Prefix
TAPUA
Breeding since
1991 ANKC # 200049053
- Cowra & District Kennel Club Inc
- Labrador Retriever Club of NSW Inc
A$5,500