Northbound8 hours ago1 min2022 Planned LittersIf 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...
Northbound9 hours ago3 minTrain...don't blameI 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...
NorthboundApr 72 minCelebrating a decade of NorthboundWhen 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...
NorthboundApr 31 minTalking Allergies8 out of 10 emails I receive mention wanting an Australian Labradoodle because they are hypoallergenic. No dog is ever hypoallergenic due...
NorthboundNov 21, 20215 minPuppy Choosing ProcessA 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...
NorthboundNov 17, 20212 minI'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...
NorthboundSep 13, 20211 minNo 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...
NorthboundSep 3, 20211 minGarden spaceAll breeders have their own personal quirks in what they deem to be the right and suitable homes for their puppies (and some couldn't...
NorthboundAug 22, 20211 minWorldwide Australian LabradoodlesIt 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....
NorthboundAug 22, 20213 minDogs 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...
NorthboundAug 12, 20213 minChild Friendly Dog PleaseLabradoodles are well regarded as being sociable dogs and great with children. In the main this is true, but as a responsible breeder I...
NorthboundAug 11, 20212 minLitter 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....
NorthboundAug 7, 20212 minWhat 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...
NorthboundJul 31, 20211 minWelcome 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...
NorthboundJul 8, 20212 minTraining...I forgot...You have spent months scouring the internet researching dog breeds. You have found me as your breeder and waited 12months for your...
NorthboundJul 5, 20211 minImplanter QualifiedAs a breeder and a professional, it is important to me to keep learning and progressing. This can be in the form of reading, research,...
NorthboundJul 5, 20211 minPuppy Reservations Temporarily PausedThank you all for accessing and reading through my website. As a responsible breeder of Australian Labradoodles I am finding myself in a...
NorthboundJul 5, 20212 minRight Owner, Right Dog, Wrong HomeSo that doesn't make sense....or does it. What do I mean, 'right owner, right dog, wrong home.' I must hear or read on social media every...