Available puppies, ready October
Due to an unexpectedly large litter, and time constraints of homes on my waiting list, I have available: 3 male puppies, chocolate with...
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Johanne
- May 28
- 1 min
2022 Planned Litters
If you are on my waiting list then we have planned over the next few months mating's with; Molly & Shep, Mabel & Clark, Elsa & ? Then my...
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Johanne
- May 28
- 3 min
Train...don't blame
I am on a number of Labradoodle social media pages and I notice a reoccurring theme that is becoming more prevalent. This is to blame the...
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Johanne
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Celebrating a decade of Northbound
When I started breeding a decade on seemed so far away. But doesn't time fly! Reflecting on where I am and what I have achieved, what I...
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Johanne
- Apr 3
- 1 min
Talking Allergies
8 out of 10 emails I receive mention wanting an Australian Labradoodle because they are hypoallergenic. No dog is ever hypoallergenic due...
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Johanne
- Nov 21, 2021
- 5 min
Puppy Choosing Process
A question I am always asked when homes are looking at joining my waiting list, or once they have heard the great news that their girl...
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Johanne
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
I'd like a calm puppy please.
95% of homes seeking a dog always ask for a calm puppy. I have a few observations on this. Firstly, temperament isn't set by sex, it is...
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Johanne
- Sep 13, 2021
- 1 min
No Sex Please !
When speaking to a breeder for the first time, a home may feel they need to be specific about what they are seeking and can often...
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Johanne
- Sep 3, 2021
- 1 min
Garden space
All breeders have their own personal quirks in what they deem to be the right and suitable homes for their puppies (and some couldn't...
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Johanne
- Aug 22, 2021
- 1 min
Worldwide Australian Labradoodles
It came to me the other day just how many of my dogs are from overseas. I have imported four dogs from two different breeders in Canada....
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Johanne
- Aug 22, 2021
- 3 min
Dogs are Animals not Fur Babies or Teddy Bears!
What is she ranting about now, I can imagine some of my regular website readers will be thinking. Its not a rant, but a definite...
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Johanne
- Aug 12, 2021
- 3 min
Child Friendly Dog Please
Labradoodles are well regarded as being sociable dogs and great with children. In the main this is true, but as a responsible breeder I...
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Johanne
- Aug 11, 2021
- 2 min
Litter Lists and Plans
Just a quick note about how I am allocating my litters now. For the last 8-10 years I have allocated families to specific litters....
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Johanne
- Aug 7, 2021
- 2 min
What really loving a dog means...
This is a post I have muddled through in my mind a few times. If I was to describe my best owners, like other breeders we would say; the...
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Johanne
- Jul 31, 2021
- 1 min
Welcome to the new look !
After a a lot of effort the new Northbound ALD website is up and running. Thank you to Simone at SH Graphic Design for her brilliance and...
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Johanne
- Jul 8, 2021
- 2 min
Training...I forgot...
You have spent months scouring the internet researching dog breeds. You have found me as your breeder and waited 12months for your...
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Johanne
- Jul 5, 2021
- 1 min
Implanter Qualified
As a breeder and a professional, it is important to me to keep learning and progressing. This can be in the form of reading, research,...
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Johanne
- Jul 5, 2021
- 1 min
Puppy Reservations Temporarily Paused
Thank you all for accessing and reading through my website. As a responsible breeder of Australian Labradoodles I am finding myself in a...
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