PUPPY NOW RESERVED Due to a larger-than-expected litter and timing restrictions for families on my current waiting list, I now have one puppy place available. This puppy will be large mini to small medium in size and will be either black or apricot. I will not know exactly which puppy is available until families choose in deposit order on Saturday 21st February (afternoon). Puppies will be ready to go to their new homes on 14th and 15th March. If you are interested in being c

Since 2012, one recurring concern from prospective homes — and a common reason people decide not to join a litter — is the fear of being “last.” So let’s talk about what that actually means. Puppies are chosen in deposit order .Someone who has been planning and waiting for a year will choose ahead of someone who joined the litter two weeks ago. That’s fair. But here’s the important part: no two homes are looking for the same puppy . Within any litter we might have: an active

When researching Australian Labradoodles, this is the first description that comes up. They sound great don’t they! No wonder everyone who contacts me thinks they are the perfect dog. But as we know nothing is as good as it sounds, so let’s have a few truths from 18years of doodle owning experience. - horrific mouthing stage. Doodles pretty much invented the ‘Land Shark’ name in my opinion. You will bleed, your family will bleed, your clothes will have holes in them. This p

Reminder : no dog is hypoallergenic. I shall repeat that again…no dog is hypoallergenic, not even an Australian Labradoodle! Allergies are linked to: - Coat/shedding - Dander - Saliva If you only have an allergy to coat/shedding dogs, then yes ALDs, poodles, bichons etc… you should be fine living with. Allergies to dander and saliva will cause reactions whatever the dog. I am allergic to saliva, to dander and to shedding dogs. I CAN live with ALDs with an air purifier, keepin

Owners are always surprised by how confident and well established in routines my pups are. New owners read in books about how the crate should be in the bedroom. How crates should start small and increase in size. Well meaning friends advise that they need to come down every morning at 3am to let puppy out to toilet. Non of those above tips apply to a Northbound puppy! How a Northbound puppy settles in… 1) Puppy should always have the same size crate from day1. A size that i

I wrote the below piece in 2021 and it still stands today in 2025. Unless there is an existing dog in the house that affects the sex...

UPDATE: NO PUPPIES AVAILABLE UNTIL 2026 NOW. We have an exceptionally unusual situation for the end of 2025. Northbound Australian Labradoodles has had a decade of continued positive presence and reputation in the UK and abroad for well bred and well adjusted puppies that grow into phenomenal adult dogs. Since August, something very unusual has happened. I have had a high number of homes on my reservation list move to 2026 litters, primarily due to holidays and moving aroun

I have recently encountered a few issues where my responses to your application forms and emails have ended up in your junk mail folder....

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Can I visit your home? I’m often asked whether interested puppy homes can visit in person. Unfortunately, this isn’t possible for several...

It's challenging to ask someone to describe their 'best qualities'. However, when it comes to Northbound, which embodies my pride, joy,...

For the first time in 7-8 years my partner and I are off on holiday together. Usually we holiday separately so someone is always around...

When I retire an important, healthy and well-tempered stud dog it is always important to keep those genes in the breed. Clark was retired...

At Northbound, I make sure every home application is aware of my neutering policy, and this is in-line with the majority of good and...

When Northbound started in 2012 I primarily created medium to standard sizes. As I have become more established I have moved away from...

Thank you for reading this post, I hope to provide clarity regarding the stages of application. Hopefully you will have enjoyed looking...

Due to Nobivac stopping production of the Lepto2 vaccination in January 2025 and vets now offering the choice of no vaccination for...

MADDY HAS A HOME - I am seeking a super, common sense and loving home for a stunning black large mini girl. The parents of Maddy are Meg...

Where to start.... The excitement has been building, your puppy has been born and now you want to spend, spend, spend to make sure your...

A recent thread on an Australian Labradoodle Facebook group asked for breeder recommendations. I was so taken aback by the lovely...