Joanne M

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

RightPaw Responsible Breeder Badge

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

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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 •…

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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…

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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)…

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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

Heart Certificate

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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

Australia States

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

RightPaw Verified BadgeDogs Australia Registered

About the Breeder

Joanne M

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

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More about the breeder

Price (approx.)A$3,500
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