Twmbarlwm Whippets
Melbourne, VIC
Hi, I'm Joanne M.
Welcome to Twmbarlwm (pronounced Tomb-bar-loom) whippets. Difficult to pronounce given the lack of vowels, unless you have a Welsh background! A nod to an ancient hill fort near my childhood home, to which I have walked many times. The views are unforgettable over the River Severn estuary and bridge, across to…
Meet our Parent Dogs
Vet Approved CriteriaMember since Mar 2026
Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved RightPaw Code of Ethics, and passed an interview from one of our team.
- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Puppies will be raised with: • Early Neurological Stimulation • Early Scent Introduction • A combination of the Puppy Culture/Avidog Programs • Sensory soft play and textured surfaces • Crate training The puppies will as a result of the above programs become comfortable with: • Household & external noises •…
Health
Parents are carefully selected for sound temperament, health, and conformation, with the aim of producing healthy, well-balanced puppies with excellent foundations for life. Puppies have the following for leave with their new families: • 6 months health insurance • First Vaccination Certificate • Health certificate…
Home environment
We have a dedicated dog room, where our dogs sleep complete with dog door to the large back garden and baby gate to keep them separated when required. • Our puppies are whelped and raised in our family room • They are initially with mum in a large crate with anti crush rails (to prevent accidental squishing by mum)…
Included with our puppies
Puppies will leave for their new home with: • 6 Months pre-paid pet insurance • First Vaccination Certificate • Health certificate from the vet • Microchip already transferred to the new family • Wormed from week 2 until they leave for their new homes • A bag of premium Ziwi peak, Absolute Holistic or Eureka…
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/1)
Twmbarlwm Whippets conducts 1 out of 1 core health test which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Whippet.

Heart Certificate
Physical Test
A heart certificate indicates that a breeding dog has been screened for heart disease such as DCM…
Additional Tests
Twmbarlwm Whippets conducts 6 additional tests available for the Whippet.
Transportation options
Twmbarlwm Whippets will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
- ACT
- NSW
- SA
- TAS
- VIC
Our payment process
1. Complete RightPaw application form. 2. Pay Deposit to secure your puppy. 3. Balance to be paid prior to collecting/ picking up your puppy!
Getting your puppy home
Twmbarlwm Whippets 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
About the Breeder
Joanne M
Member since Mar 2026
A little about us
It has taken me three years to reach the point of breeding. I have passed a certificate course in canine genetics, have an educated breeder certificate from Therapy Dogs Australia, following self directed nutrition research, I decided to enrol 12 month Professional Certification in canine biological nutrition &…
Why we got involved in breeding
The whippet is an amazing dog for almost any home. What elements make up a whippet? ..... they are gentle, loving, speedy, low shedding (a velvety coat to stroke), hardly bark, super snuggly, model a coat to perfection and are very funny! When we lost our gorgeous girl at age 7 to a genetic heart condition, I…
Our special touch
Using Puppy Culture/ESI/ENS and Avidog to raise confident puppies. Feeding only premium foods (human grade meat and air dried food Ziwi Peak/Absolute Holistic) when weaning, as this ensures the optimal nutrition for eye, bone and nervous system development. Providing comprehensive information packs for forever homes…
Credentials
State registration
RB271425
Association
Dogs Victoria (ANKC)
Association number
3100063971
Prefix
Twmbarlwm
Breeding since
2026
Clubs / associations
- Hound Club of Victoria Inc
- The Whippet Association of Victoria Inc