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....

When applying for a puppy or just interested in exploring options and getting to know me as a breeder, please can you complete the...

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...

Sybil has had her final litter and had more pups than scanned for. This means we have one puppy available. Your puppy is available to...

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

Having had an unexpectedly busy 2023, we are taking a small puppy break over the Winter period and my next litters will be born in 2024....

2023 is a mixed year of emotions for me. Firstly, I have a number of cherished girls retiring, this is a sad time as it means I do not...