Tundrai Finnish Lapphunds
Sydney, NSW
Hi, I'm Melanie P.
Our dogs are our family first and foremost. Our first lappie encounter was in 2009, Demo entered our lives in 2010, and we have been hooked since. We are lovers (some might say a slave!) of the Finnish Lapphund and are currently owned by nine gorgeous 'lappies' (as they are affectionately known here in Australia)…
Newborn & Planned Litters
Vet Approved Criteria
Member since Oct 2021
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
We follow Puppy Culture protocols in raising our puppies. Our dogs and pups are raised indoors and are allowed to go outdoors, and are well socialised. They are introduced to kids, teens and adults of all ages within the family and also to visitors, as well as other dogs and animals. We take our dogs and pups out…
Health
Healthcare for our sire and dams as well as our puppies are first and foremost - our top priorty. My breeding dogs at home or bred by us undertake DNA panels for disease clearance (formerly with Orivet, now with embark), opthamalgic eye tests (ACES and gonioscopy), heart echocardiograms, hip and elbow testing and…
Home environment
We raise our pups in our family home, with a big backyard! We have ensured the premises are safe and secure with fencing to keep all of our dogs in. Outdoors, we have an undercover area for the pups, and indoors there is a tiled area for the pups to walk and plan on; and our home is air-conditioned. We have a…
Included with our puppies
Included when you purchase a puppy with Tundrai is: - A blanket, bed, food, collar, lead and bowl. - Introductory trial of puppy insurance. - Breeder contract with limited or mains registration papers. - Copies of the parents' health tests. - Microchipping and transfer form. - Desexing rebate voucher. - Vaccination…
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/2)
Tundrai Finnish Lapphunds conducts 2 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Finnish Lapphund.
Eye Certificate
Physical Test
An eye certificate means the breeder has had their breeding dogs examined by a veterinary…

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

Additional Tests
Tundrai Finnish Lapphunds conducts 5 additional tests available for the Finnish Lapphund.
Genetic Test
Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (CMR) is a genetic disorder causing local detachment of the retina in young dogs. It does not always cause impaired vision or blindness but can in severe cases. There are three types of CMR affecting different breeds. A DNA test is 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.
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow joints. Dogs with very low ‘elbow scores’ are less likely to develop elbow problems in the future and less likely to pass hereditary elbow problems on to their puppies.
Genetic Test
GSD II, or Pompe Disease, is a rare glycogen storage disease that can affect Finnish Lapphunds. It can cause poor growth, muscle weakness, vomiting and heart problems. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
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.
Transportation options
Tundrai Finnish Lapphunds will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Tundrai Finnish Lapphunds supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Tundrai is across two households, including Melanie Pritzer and her husband Nate, as well as co-owner Mitch, along with our gorgeous lappies - Demo, Raizu, Kiita, Arctos, Ghost, Katara, Calcifer and Deja Vu (currently being imported). We are located in both Sydney (Mel and Nate) as well as South East Queensland…
Why we got involved in breeding
Over 15 years ago, I fell in love with the adorable Finnish Lapphund and set fast on my journey to own one of my own. By chance, when on an afternoon walk one day in 2009, we crossed paths with a beautiful Keeshond. Unable to remember the name of the breed when we searched for it, we ended up going in alphabetical…
Our special touch
We are extremely meticulous when it comes to health. My lines, as any line within the breed of course aren't free of issues, however I generally put as much research as I can into the health into lines I intend to use, and take the paths of least risk, for both the dogs' sake, the owners' and my own.
Credentials
State registration
2100075471 / B001087643
Association
Dogs NSW (ANKC)
Association number
2100075471
Prefix
TUNDRAI
Breeding since
2019
- Finnish Lapphund Club of Victoria
A$3,500 - A$4,500