The Spaniel Project Shiz Tzu and Cava-Tzuhs
The Spaniel Project Shiz Tzu and Cava-TzuhsThe Spaniel Project Shiz Tzu and Cava-TzuhsThe Spaniel Project Shiz Tzu and Cava-Tzuhs
Hellen S
Hellen S

The Spaniel Project Shiz Tzu and Cava-Tzuhs

LocationBundaberg Region, QLD

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Hi, I'm Hellen S.

Breeders of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Tibetan Spaniels and Tibeliers. The foundation of "The Spaniel Project" is about breeding spaniel-type dogs with all the characteristics of friendly, playful, fun, and loving pets without health issues. Health checks are performed for as many issues that can be tested for…

Vet Approved Criteria

Member since Aug 2024

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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 raise our puppies using Puppy Culture socialisation principles. We do early scent introduction and ENS (Early neurological stimulation) to help with puppy development. Our puppies are enriched with a range of sensory play activities. Our puppies get to see and meet other animals. Our puppies are exposed to a range…

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Health

Our puppies will all have had their first vaccination, microchip, and are wormed every 2 weeks before coming home with you. All our puppies will have passed their health check at the vet before coming home with you. Any health or behaviour concerns will be explained to you in writing. We are proud of the high quality…

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Home environment

Our dogs are our family members and all live and sleep in the house with us. Our dogs live in a weather protected, temperature controlled area. Our puppies are raised on our rural property. Our puppies are born indoors but also have access to outdoor play and activities. We provide a stimulating environment for our…

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Included with our puppies

Our puppies come with: 6 weeks free insurance Health guarantee Puppy training information Puppy raising guide Starter food pack Toy Lifetime support for all our puppy families

Health Tests

Core Tests(1/1)

The Spaniel Project Shiz Tzu and Cava-Tzuhs conducts 1 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Shih Tzu.

Patellar Luxation

stethoscope iconPhysical Test

Dogs affected by patellar luxation have loose kneecaps that may pop in and out of the knee joint,…

Patellar Luxation

Additional Tests

The Spaniel Project Shiz Tzu and Cava-Tzuhs conducts 1 additional tests available for the Shih Tzu.

dna iconGenetic Test

Prekallikrein (PK) deficiency is a rare inherited clotting disorder mainly affecting Shih Tzus and similar breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

Australia States

Transportation options

Australia States

The Spaniel Project Shiz Tzu and Cava-Tzuhs will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC

Getting your puppy home

The Spaniel Project Shiz Tzu and Cava-Tzuhs supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.

Ground transport service
Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van
In person puppy pick up
Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups

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About the Breeder

A little about us

I’m Hellen, originally from Holland, I moved to Australia around 40 years ago and now retired - dogs are my life!

Why we got involved in breeding

I originally started out breeding Bandogs (Neapolitan Mastiffs X) so big dogs, as I matured and realised my limitations associated with this I moved over to breeding smaller dogs. I set out extensively researching the different Spaniel breeds and found a group of like-minded people and mentors, who set out to breed…

Our special touch

We feel that our breed is particularly unique in characteristics, intelligence and beautiful coat. By outcrossing the CKCS to the Tibetan Spaniel I believe we are well on our way to eliminate some of the more serious diseases that plague the CKCS. Still in the early stages, however the dogs produced sofar do not…

Credentials

State registration

BIN0000952686059

Breeding since

2010

Applying for a puppy

Apply for a puppy by answering a few questions so Hellen can get to know you.
A$1,500

We work with a $500 deposit to secure puppy, balance needs to be paid in full before puppy leaves here ( transport) or on pick up Payments can either be made via RightPaw or Direct Deposit whichever buyer prefers

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The Spaniel Project Shiz Tzu and Cava-Tzuhs accept safe and traceable payments. What's this?

A$1,500