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The Raresilver Labradoodles Breeding Program
A small glimps into the inner workings and how are run and manage our program.
Our breeding program runs more or less the same as other registered breeders in Australia, as we are held to a high standard of expectation by both the ALA (Australian Labradoodle Association) & the Vic government when it comes to the health of our dogs, registered mating, whelping, rearing and selling of puppies.
Before a litter of puppies can even be considered there is a varying amount of things a responsible breeder must account and plan for.
Being Responsible and Ethical ALA Registered Breeder
We take a great many measures here at Raresilver Labradoodles to ensure that we do what we can for the dogs in mind 1st and foremost but over the years the ALA (Australian Labradoodle Association) has been making leaps and strides with the purpose of bettering breeding practices and the health of the breed as well as protecting it from poor or irresponsible breeders and practices.
They have very strict set of rules regarding testing, breeding and other related practices that are put in place for the sake of the animals.
All our breeding dogs, every litter they produce and the puppies within are registered prior to the selling of puppies.
We are beyond proud to have been memebers since 2014
Picking a Puppy to Join the Program
There is more to picking a pup out of a litter to become a future mother down the line.
Things we look for before 8 weeks:-​
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Shape of head
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Size of snout and ears in relation to head
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Stance when standing/walking
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facing of paws and movement when standing/walking
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mouth/gums & Teeth
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chest
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Reaction to early socialization (bite inhabitation etc..)
What it takes to be part of the program:-​
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Passing their 1 year health testing.
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Ability to travel well
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Well socialized
Guardian Program Infomation
For many years most of our breeding girls have been born, raised and lived with us as family pets as well as part of our program but over the last few it has shown that the benefits far exceed with having our girls be guardian dogs and working with our wonderful guardian families during their time within the program.
Being a guardian dog means that unless they are actively going to be breed, carrying pups or coming to us for ultrasounds, x-rays or whelping, these mummas can enjoy the life with their families as per normal family pets - stress free. This also ensures they get all the attention and extra care they need when they are in those states and can be monitored individually should anything happen.
This produces happier, healthier and more vibrant mothers whom will nurture and care for their next generation.
We are so thankful for all our guardian familes and give them such credit in raising our mummas to be such beautiful dogs.
The Start of One Mumma's Journey
Once we have settled on a potential mother she goes home with her guardian family at 8 weeks just like her siblings and enjoys her youth in a comfortable and homely environment. This means she can get the hands on and individual care she needs and all the love in the world that will nurture her into the wonderful mother we hope her to be not to mention consistent training and socialization that makes such a difference when she eventually comes to us and rears her litter.
When she comes of age (around a year +) she will eventually have her Health Testing to evaluate her DNA & things like Hip and elbow evaluations as well as ensuring the qualities we chose her for are still present. If she passes she is registered with the ALA (Australian Labradoodle Association) and becomes a active member of our breeding program.
This does not mean she will get breed straight away (sometimes we wait for a years before we chose too) and stays with her family as per usual. Guardian families help us during this stage to track her seasons but until we think the dog is ready everything is as per normal.
When the Perfect Season Lines Up
We organize a date with a planned stud.
When we decide that the RS Mumma is ready and we are informed of a season that lines up with our plans we coordinate with another accredited breeder and the guardian family to have RS Mumma and Stud meet up on a little date and if all goes to plan we will have a natural mating done within minutes.
Its usually very easy to tell weather both dogs are good for a natural mating. The female will usually be very playful and bowing, showing her behind and brushing while the male will usually be very responsive.
Though there are various reason why a natural mating wont happen and will require IVF(?) like:-
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Males ability to mount the female (Reach or clumsy)
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One or both dogs arnt interested in each other
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One or both dogs are too excited and IVF is safer
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The Start of One Mumma's Journey
Upon passing their 1 year health testing, we apply for their registration with the ALA to ensure they are up to current breeding standards. Once approved they are officialy part of our breeding program.
We choose a potential breeding dame from a litter and it lives a normal life with owners until 1 year where we take them to vets so they can have their 1 year overall health testing. They then go back to their home.
Dames live out their time with their families until we as breeders deem them fit to breed. Choosing to mate them when one of their seasons lines up for us.
It is common for us to skip season but documenting each season is key to planning a litter as best as we are able too.
- Once a Dame is in a season we choose to act upon they will be progesterone tested to pinpoint the best time to mate them.
- We communicate closely with other breeders to choose a stud for our dames that will fit well and provide healthy and ideal litters.
- Day of the Date. Dame will meet the Stud in a safe and supervised environment where all interactions will be monitored and eased into to ensure the health and safety for both dogs as well has handlers.
The Importance of being able to track litters and documenting Familial Lines.
Another quick break down of why and how we do our testing. Orivet and What we do physicaly?
- Atm we do not own our one studs and rely on beautiful boys provided to us by other registered breeders
- In cases where natural mating is not ideal AI is a safe and stress free alternative. Of course all parties involved are experienced and no harm comes to either of the animals in either case during the mating.
After mating the Dames go back to living with their families to ensure that if they do become pregnant they are in a comfortable and familiar environment.
At (?weeks) She must have her ultrasound to confirm or deny the results of her mating. Here she may also get a overall check to make sure she is doing fine and after confirmation a gradual change in her diet will aid in compensating for her puppies as they growth.
At (?weeks) the Dame requires another vet visit to have her X-rays. Here we will be able to see the scope of her litter and check to see if all is well during her term carrying.
As it is possible to see at a simple level the spines and skulls it can be possible to determine how many are in a litter. vets generally do not make exact estimations as it is common to more or even less puppies then counted.
Female dogs carry for about 2 months and when our dames come close to date (If they are elsewhere) they will come to us a few days/weeks before they are due to ensure they have time to settle in with us and feel comfortable before they go into whelp.
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During the first 4 weeks the Dame is with the pups constantly, leaving really only when she wants a break to potty, feed, play and cuddle with us. After that she slowly weened off the pups so they can gain some independency and she can slowly return to a normal routine.
At this time most mums are already rearing to leave and some not wanting to be around them very much. Weening slowly is important however as to ensure the mother doesn't not develop any problems such as mastisit and that the pups are not suddenly taken away from their mothers
Once Dames are clear to leave the pups they will return to their previous lives.
Dames still under their contracted litter mark will typically get a 6-12 month break and a vet clearance before getting the pass to undertake another litter.
Retiring Dames will soon after (typically after no more then 3 litters and once cleared with a vet) be de-sexed and live out the remainder of their lives with their forever family.
The first few days
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Upon passing their 1 year health testing, we apply for their registration with the ALA to ensure they are up to current breeding standards. Once approved they are officialy part of our breeding program.
Week 1
Upon passing their 1 year health testing, we apply for their registration with the ALA to ensure they are up to current breeding standards. Once approved they are officialy part of our breeding program.
Week 2-3
Week 3-4
Upon passing their 1 year health testing, we apply for their registration with the ALA to ensure they are up to current breeding standards. Once approved they are officialy part of our breeding program.
Upon passing their 1 year health testing, we apply for their registration with the ALA to ensure they are up to current breeding standards. Once approved they are officialy part of our breeding program.
Week 5-6
Upon passing their 1 year health testing, we apply for their registration with the ALA to ensure they are up to current breeding standards. Once approved they are officialy part of our breeding program.
Week 7-8
Week 8 (Going Home)
Upon passing their 1 year health testing, we apply for their registration with the ALA to ensure they are up to current breeding standards. Once approved they are officialy part of our breeding program.
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