Chava Labradors - Dogs Australia (ANKC) Dogs Qld Registered
Brisbane City, QLD
Hi, I'm Kylie J.
Small Brisbane based breeder of Purebred Labradors predominately focussing on Working Lines.
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
We use ENS (Early Neonatal Stimulation) as well as following the Puppy Culture Programme.
Health
We genetically screen all our Dogs and Bitches to ensure we are breeding genetically healthy puppies. All puppies are wormed fortnightly from 2 weeks of age. Puppies are raised on a combination of Raw and Kibble to assist their new owners with an easy transition onto their preferred feeding plan.
Home environment
Our puppies are raised in a loving home environment and subjected from a very young age to all the usual noises that happen in life, along with plenty of interaction with our older dogs and we are never short of family and friends for puppy cuddles. At 4 weeks of age, they enter into their fully-secure puppy…
Included with our puppies
Comprehensive Puppy Booklet with copies of both parents paperwork, 6 weeks Free Pet Insurance, First Vaccination, Microchipped, USB full of books and training DVDs, Toxic Plant Book, Spay / Neuter Book, Exercise Book from puppy to adulthood.
Health Tests
Core Tests(4/4)
Chava Labradors - Dogs Australia (ANKC) Dogs Qld Registered 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
Chava Labradors - Dogs Australia (ANKC) Dogs Qld Registered conducts 14 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
Congenital Macrothrombocytopenia (CM) is a mild disease which normally does not have any impact on an affected dog’s health or lifespan but can cause concern if noticed on routine bloodwork without knowing the cause. It is a blood disease resulting in low numbers of very large platelets. There is a DNA test 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
Chava Labradors - Dogs Australia (ANKC) Dogs Qld Registered will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Chava Labradors - Dogs Australia (ANKC) Dogs Qld Registered supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Breeder of Purebred Labradors based in Brisbane
Why we got involved in breeding
We have always had working labradors and started competing in Retrieving Trials many years ago and wanted to improve the gene pool of the Working Line Labradors within Australia by importing frozen semen from the UK.
Credentials
Association
Dogs Queensland (ANKC)
Association number
4100190307
Prefix
Chava
Breeding since
2010
A$3,500 - A$4,000