Our Pearl litter will be our second with Slinky. We had quite specific plans for Slinky's first (and only planned) litter, but when at the last hour one of those events breeders have nightmares about happened we had to change tack.  We made the decision to go with an alternative plan for her first litter, and go back to plan A for a second litter.  This will be dependent on the Nacre litter going well. 

A huge thanks to Shell for suggesting this plan and going through the nightmare with me! The (long awaited) sire for this litter will be announced when Slinky is confirmed pregnant.  This won't be until 2022.
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​You can also see more information about Slinky on her co-owner's website - Pawformance.
At this stage our Quartz litter will most likely be with Sadie, but this is subject to health testing and other arrangements. This will not likely be until late in 2022. The sire for this litter will be announced when Sadie is confirmed pregnant.

How do I apply for a puppy?

Please refer to the Contact page on this web site for contact details for me, and a link to our application form.

Many people who contact me, have never purchased a pup from a registered breeder before, and are very confused by the process, and not sure of the steps to take.

I am more than happy to answer your questions and help you through the process, so please feel free to email me in the first instance.

The current situation

​​If you are looking for a Finnish Lapphund puppy in 2021 please be aware that many breeders have had their plans affected by COVID-19 and there are less puppies available than normal.  Unfortunately, with demand high, that has opened the way for people who are less than scrupulous, and we have seen an increase in scammers, the emergence of at least one unregistered breeder selling under a fake identify, and some puppy farm activity.

Please be cautious when buying a puppy, and don't be seduced by immediate availability for such an important decision as to the origins of your future long term family member.

Things to look for and consider:
  • Does the breeder's practices and values align with your own? This is a difficult thing for anyone else to judge but you.  Some people are ok with commercial scale breeding where there are pups frequently available, some would prefer a more boutique approach where the breeder only has pups available once or twice a year.  Some people would prefer a breeder who is very hands on, while others are ok where the pups may be raised by family members, friends or employees. Some people would prefer a breeder who has a tried and true method, others would prefer a breeder who is constantly seeking to improve their approach to puppy raising and researches modern methods.  Consider what your own values are and align yourself with a breeder who matches them.
  • Is the breeder honest and up front regarding the health of the breed, and their own dog's health results?  Have the parents of your future puppy been appropriately health tested prior to breeding?
  • Does the breeder seem to be knowledgeable about the breed, and able to provide you with both the good points and the bad points? Are they able to provide you with information about problems you may encounter, and breed needs, so you can make an informed decision?  Are they able to explain anything about the expected temperament of their available pups and explain how this will be breed typical or how it may vary?
  • Is the breeder able to describe for you how they raise their puppies, and provide you with reasons for their approach?
  • What comes with your puppy?  Does the breeder just provide you with pup and at most a vaccination certificate?  Or do they provide you with information and documents to ensure you can provide that pup with ongoing care?  Do they offer lifetime support, and have you been able to gain any information from others who have purchased a pup from them as to what that support is like?
  • Does the puppy come with a written contract? Does that contract require you to return the pup to the breeder if for any reason in the future you cannot care for it anymore?  Does it offer any kind of health guarantees or return policies?  
  • If you have interest in participating in shows or dog sports (agility, obedience etc) does your breeder have experience in this (or involve those that do in their breeding practices) to ensure they help you purchase the right pup, and help you get started? Can they describe to you how the qualities of the planned litter may be ideal for what you are after, and equally can they describe to you the shortcomings?
  • Does the breeder attempt to ensure they place the right pup with the right homes to suit their lifestyle, or do they just let buyers pick whichever pup they prefer the look of?
  • Are they a member of their State Canine Control body (Dogs NSW, Dogs Victoria, Dogs Queensland, etc)?  Do they provide a registered pedigree issued by that body?  Do they fulfil all the government regulatory requirements of breeding in their State of residence and are they able to describe to you what these are? Please be aware that stories of "I'm not a registered breeder, because they just try to control you" is code for "I don't want to have to follow industry guidelines and ethical standards."
  • Is their price range typical in the breed, or do they have excuses for why they charge significantly more than average? While there may be some valid reasons in some limited circumstances, "rare colours" is not a valid reason and almost always a warning sign of an unscrupulous breeder in it for the money.