Puppy Purchase

Ashdale puppies are available to APPROVED HOMES ONLY. As a responsible breeder I try to ensure that my puppies are going to suitable homes where all their needs will be met and the prospective owners have researched their chosen breed and educated themselves as to the long term responsibility involved.

The price of my puppies going to pet homes within NZ is currently $2750 regardless of colour and method of conception. [natural v artificial insemination] Please enquire if you wish to purchase a breeding dog/bitch.

PLEASE NOTE: EXPORT PUPPIES THAT GO OVERSEAS WITH FULL CERTIFIED EXPORT PEDIGREE ARE CURRENTLY $3500 NZ [pet only] and $5000 NZ  [ To Breeding Homes.]

All of my puppies are wormed every 2 weeks from birth, have received their 6 week vaccination and vet check, are flea treated and microchipped. They do not leave my care until they are 8 weeks old. They leave with a bag of premium puppy dry food, an information pack on puppy care/diet etc, 16 weeks free puppy health insurance with Southern Cross, 6 months complimentary membership of The Labrador Club, a breed handbook and NZKC papers in the new owners name. Copies of both parents health clearances are included in the puppy pack. Hard copies are made available to sight during puppy viewing.

In most cases puppies are intended as "pets only" and as such, are placed on the DOGS NZ Full register, with the endorsement NOT TO BE BRED. This is done to protect my lines [and those entrusted to me by other breeders] from indiscriminate or accidental breeding . The price quoted with each litter is for a "pet puppy".

I often have waiting lists for my puppies so if you are interested in an Ashdale Puppy, please contact me to have your name added to my list. This does not obligate you to purchase a puppy from me but I do expect a courtesy email if you find a puppy elsewhere so that I can update my records and give others an opportunity. Once the puppies are born I contact everyone on my waiting list and update it if some no longer wish to purchase a puppy. Once the puppies have passed the critical first 2 weeks , I request a deposit from clients to secure their choice of colour and sex. This is Non Refundable unless the puppy fails the vet check. Viewing takes place when the puppies are  6 - 7 weeks old and have been vet checked , microchipped and have had their first vaccination. Pick up is between 8 and 9 weeks, depending on whether the 8 week mark falls on a weekend or mid week.

The balance of payment is due before puppies are picked up.

I love to hear how my puppies are doing and I am always available to offer help and support for the life of your friend.

Stud Dog Service

The Stud Dogs I use are tested for soundness and have produced at least one successful litter for me before they are offered to outside bitches. This is to ensure that they are proven quality producers. Visiting bitches must hold all clearances currently required by Dogs NZ in order to register the resulting litter. Currently the minimum requirements are Hip/Elbow scores, Current Clear Eye Certificate, A DNA Profile, and DNA results for PRA and EIC and the Dilte Gene. No bitches will be accepted if they carry the dillute gene. I reserve the right to refuse any bitch on the grounds of poor conformation, incompatible bloodlines or bad temperament.

I no longer take bitches on a boarding basis.

If you live local and have done blood progesterone testings to predict day of mating, I am happy for the bitch to come to me on a walk on, walk off basis for a natural tie.

My preferred method of providing stud service is through a side by side TCI procedure with fresh ejaculate, at True Vets, Ormiston. It is the responsibility of the bitch owner to organize blood progesterone tests and to let me know day of insemination. I do not charge for my drive and time taken to meet you at True Vets. Costs asscoiated with TCI are to be met by the bitch owner.

Stud fee for my boys is currently $2750 and is applied to a litter of 3 or more puppies. If only 2 or less puppies, half the stud fee is applied.

Stud fee is payable within 48 hrs of whelping.

FROZEN SEMEN is $3000 per breeding and is eligible  for export overseas. No refunds on Frozen Semen.