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 is currently $2500 regardless of colour and method of conception. [natural v artificial insemination]

PLEASE NOTE: EXPORT PUPPIES THAT GO OVERSEAS WITH FULL CERTIFIED PEDIGREE ARE CURRENTLY $3000 NZ [pet only] and $4000 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.

Bookings are esential and all bitches must be wormed, deflead and hold a current vaccination record before they arrive. Local bitches may visit on a "walk on" "walk off" basis. Bitches coming from further afield can board for 7 days at no charge. Longer stays will be charged out at $10/day.

Stud Fee is Due and Payable within 5 days of whelping a litter of 2 or more live puppies.