So you think you might be interested, in bringing a Finnish Lapphund into your life? Well, I certainly can't fault you for that! I think they are the most wonderful dogs around, and I am sure that one will completely enrich your life.

The first thing that I would suggest is that you get in contact with as many Lapphund owners as you can, ask questions, try to arrange to meet a few Lapphunds, find out about them, and think carefully about whether this breed will suit your lifestyle. As a start on this, please feel free to Contact me and I will be happy to answer your questions and put you in touch with other breeders and owners of Finnish Lapphunds.

Mine will never be a large kennel, so I won't be breeding large numbers of Finnish Lapphunds on a frequent basis. Chances are, if you are thinking about a puppy from my kennel you may have to wait a little while (although you could strike it lucky). I usually have a fairly good idea of what litters are being born across the country and can certainly help you with contact details of other breeders. Sometimes, they may also have an older puppy or an adult available. However, this is still a very rare breed in Australia. There is unlikely to be puppies available all year around and many other breeders will have waiting lists for their litters. You probably won't be able to get a Finnish Lapphund without some planning and a little bit of waiting beforehand.

I intend on breeding carefully and selectively, with full consideration to the conformation, temperament and health of the puppies being born. All of the adults I use in breeding will be hip scored, regularly eye checked and their prcd-PRA status known. My aims are to breed Finnish Lapphunds that are capable of winning the admiration of breeders in their country of origin, of being top winning show dogs, capable of great feats in your dog sport of choice, and most of all loving, treasured and healthy companions.

None of "my babies" will be placed lightly, but with full care and ongoing interest for their welfare. For that reason please don't be offended if I ask a lot of questions before agreeing to sell you a pup. I want to feel comfortable that the puppies I place are going to homes where they will be welcome for life as full members of the family, with all of their needs being met. I would love to meet you and your family if it is possible.

The other reason I may ask you a number of questions is to make sure that the puppy I help you choose is the best choice for the life they will lead. Some puppies will be suited to showing, others not. Some will have natures best suited to some form of dog sport, whereas some would be happier with a slightly lazier lifestyle. Some would be perfect in a noisy household with lots of activity and noise, others would be better in a quieter, gentler home.

In return, please feel free to ask lots of questions of me.

Puppies will be sold under a written contract of sale that outline my commitments to you and your commitments to me. These contracts will be different depending on whether you are buying a puppy that I have decided can be shown and bred from. Those puppies that haven't been selected for showing and breeding will be registered on the limited register and sold with a clause requiring you to have them desexed. This is to ensure that the quality of this breed in Australia is protected as much as possible. The puppies not destined for show are just as beautiful and loving, often the reason I have decided one way or another can be very small.

Litters being raised here will spend a good portion of their time in the house, getting used to the noises, hustle and bustle that is our lives. They will be well socialised with different people, sounds and experiences. Puppies that leave here for their own family will always still be a part of my family, and for that reason I will love to hear how they are doing, see photos of them regularly, laugh with you at their antics growing up, and cheer with you at their achievements. For that reason also, if they ever cannot continue with you on their life journey, for whatever reason, I would like first option to take them back or find them a new home.

Please drop me an email or give me a call. I would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.