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Lukilab Iron Mage as a youngster.
ABOUT LUKILAB
Pet Exchange Register & Victorian Canine Association & Lab Club of Victoria Member.
When breeding I look not only to meet the breed standards of build and soundness, but also to the character of the dogs and to providing a follow up service for those who buy puppies from me.
My dogs are all family pets and both they and their puppies are treated as such. In finding suitable homes for the puppies I breed I aim to match owners/families with suitable dogs.
Anyone wanting more information about the breed is more than welcome to contact me (Ann) via my mobile 0432 230 642.
Other sound sources of information are the Labrador Retriever Club of Victoria or the Victorian Canine Association (Vic Dogs)
At any time it is possible that one of the "girls" may be in the process of becoming a mum, so if you are interested in getting a pup feel free to contact me to discuss.
Pet Exchange Register & Victorian Canine Association & Lab Club of Victoria Member.
When breeding I look not only to meet the breed standards of build and soundness, but also to the character of the dogs and to providing a follow up service for those who buy puppies from me.
My dogs are all family pets and both they and their puppies are treated as such. In finding suitable homes for the puppies I breed I aim to match owners/families with suitable dogs.
Anyone wanting more information about the breed is more than welcome to contact me (Ann) via my mobile 0432 230 642.
Other sound sources of information are the Labrador Retriever Club of Victoria or the Victorian Canine Association (Vic Dogs)
At any time it is possible that one of the "girls" may be in the process of becoming a mum, so if you are interested in getting a pup feel free to contact me to discuss.
Lukilab Russett Lord & Lukilab Black Belle
I have owned Labradors since 2001 & been involved in breeding for 17years, these are two labs whom I have bred . If interested in getting a lab as a family member please ring me on 0432 230 642 when a waitlist is started... at top of page . To see some more of our labs please look at "All our Litters" page.
I have several stud dogs available. Current litters have their own page and are headlined at the start of this page ,when available pups go to their new homes at 8+ wks of age. The Ladies in waiting page has relevant details of what is happening at Lukilab. I prefer not to start a waitlist untill a bitch is mated. I will also from time to time have girls available to go to homes on breeders terms....information on this further down the page.
I have several stud dogs available. Current litters have their own page and are headlined at the start of this page ,when available pups go to their new homes at 8+ wks of age. The Ladies in waiting page has relevant details of what is happening at Lukilab. I prefer not to start a waitlist untill a bitch is mated. I will also from time to time have girls available to go to homes on breeders terms....information on this further down the page.
Our litter with Lukilab Ruby Maiden and her pups at 5 weeks of age in 2012
BREEDERS TERMS
In order to continue breeding and not have to re home our much loved girls I place one girl from each litter on "breeders terms".
This means a much reduced price is paid for the pup & rather than final payment on collection , a contract is signed which allows me two litters with the girl when she is old enough. If pregnant she returns to me (grandmas house) and has her babies here under constant care and supervision. When she goes home after whelping if she has had 6 or more pups her family get a financial thank you for letting me have her stay and may put this towards taking a pup or just accept as a thank you for letting me have her to stay. Some families have elected to have a pup on another breeders terms. Once the contract is over , the dog becomes the family's forever.
Common Questions..
What do I have to do.... The usual rearing, feeding and vaccinating of your pup is your responsibility. Apart from this you need to let me know when she is season and keep her home in secure backyard for 3-4 weeks whilst in season.
How often are they in season...... about twice a year, the first season can be anywhere from 6 months old to 14 months old - usually they are around 8-10 months of age. They are supposed to run on a six month cycle, there are some who do and others who run on a 5 or up to 10 month cycle. The seasons last about 2-3 weeks.
How old are they when mated...... I do not like to mate the girls until they are mature so somewhere about two years of age depending on the dog and when her seasons happen. This is flexible if families are on holidays , or I am on holiday when pups would be due or if pups would be due at Christmas time ( I try not to have Christmas pups) or if the girl is taking a little longer to reach physical maturity.
Do they fret when they come to have their pups?------ No , it is like going to Grandmas house they were born and raised here and are familiar with the environment, people and smells . I see them about every 6 months for a quick visit at a convenient time so they remain familiar with me and they sometimes visit me for play dates . Occasionally we have girls come stay when owners are away if we have no pups at the time. Once the pups are born they are devoted to them and wouldn't go if offered, and of course you will want and will be able to visit your girl and her pups through out their stay here.
Will our children fret........so far with those families who have had a dog from us this way say not. The kids are excited about their girl having pups and understand that her puppies need to feed from their mum. I encourage visits as I am never far from home this is not hard to organize. It can also be a chance to do renovations or take a short holiday without kennel issues.
What if the dog gets pregnant when she isnt supposed to .......this has never happened so far, all lab owners need secure fencing and as long as gates are kept locked and the girls stay home for about 3 weeks from first sign of being in season they wont meet a dog and so can't get pregnant. Another dog is unlikely to get into your back yard...not many dogs are free ranging these days and if in the unlikely event a dog somehow got in then it isn't going home and the vet can give a "morning after" injection, again this has never happened.
I have all my dogs sleep inside, the pregnant mums sleep in a room next to (or on ) the bed and I am with them throughout the delivery I was a midwife by "trade" and have an excellent vet who has the phone by the bed and is about 5 mins away. I have no hesitation in ringing them if I have any concerns. My primary concern throughout pregnancy and whelping and after is the mother dogs health and I do all possible to ensure this.
If you are interested in this form of owning a dog pls feel free to ring me on 0432 230 642
In order to continue breeding and not have to re home our much loved girls I place one girl from each litter on "breeders terms".
This means a much reduced price is paid for the pup & rather than final payment on collection , a contract is signed which allows me two litters with the girl when she is old enough. If pregnant she returns to me (grandmas house) and has her babies here under constant care and supervision. When she goes home after whelping if she has had 6 or more pups her family get a financial thank you for letting me have her stay and may put this towards taking a pup or just accept as a thank you for letting me have her to stay. Some families have elected to have a pup on another breeders terms. Once the contract is over , the dog becomes the family's forever.
Common Questions..
What do I have to do.... The usual rearing, feeding and vaccinating of your pup is your responsibility. Apart from this you need to let me know when she is season and keep her home in secure backyard for 3-4 weeks whilst in season.
How often are they in season...... about twice a year, the first season can be anywhere from 6 months old to 14 months old - usually they are around 8-10 months of age. They are supposed to run on a six month cycle, there are some who do and others who run on a 5 or up to 10 month cycle. The seasons last about 2-3 weeks.
How old are they when mated...... I do not like to mate the girls until they are mature so somewhere about two years of age depending on the dog and when her seasons happen. This is flexible if families are on holidays , or I am on holiday when pups would be due or if pups would be due at Christmas time ( I try not to have Christmas pups) or if the girl is taking a little longer to reach physical maturity.
Do they fret when they come to have their pups?------ No , it is like going to Grandmas house they were born and raised here and are familiar with the environment, people and smells . I see them about every 6 months for a quick visit at a convenient time so they remain familiar with me and they sometimes visit me for play dates . Occasionally we have girls come stay when owners are away if we have no pups at the time. Once the pups are born they are devoted to them and wouldn't go if offered, and of course you will want and will be able to visit your girl and her pups through out their stay here.
Will our children fret........so far with those families who have had a dog from us this way say not. The kids are excited about their girl having pups and understand that her puppies need to feed from their mum. I encourage visits as I am never far from home this is not hard to organize. It can also be a chance to do renovations or take a short holiday without kennel issues.
What if the dog gets pregnant when she isnt supposed to .......this has never happened so far, all lab owners need secure fencing and as long as gates are kept locked and the girls stay home for about 3 weeks from first sign of being in season they wont meet a dog and so can't get pregnant. Another dog is unlikely to get into your back yard...not many dogs are free ranging these days and if in the unlikely event a dog somehow got in then it isn't going home and the vet can give a "morning after" injection, again this has never happened.
I have all my dogs sleep inside, the pregnant mums sleep in a room next to (or on ) the bed and I am with them throughout the delivery I was a midwife by "trade" and have an excellent vet who has the phone by the bed and is about 5 mins away. I have no hesitation in ringing them if I have any concerns. My primary concern throughout pregnancy and whelping and after is the mother dogs health and I do all possible to ensure this.
If you are interested in this form of owning a dog pls feel free to ring me on 0432 230 642
Lukilab Rosa Daisy with her pups
Why buy a pedigree pup???
This question is often asked or why do they cost so much?
A pedigree means you know that your pup is indeed a labrador and has a family tree of labradors......no stray poodles, german short haired pointers etc and therefore some care in mating appropriate bloodlines and doing so with parents that have had health checks done.
The answers to the costs are many. Firstly in being a responsible breeder there are many costs involved from VCA registration fees for both me and the adult dogs and the pups, to breed club membership .The adults must all be hip and elbow x-rayed to try and eliminate joint problems: these are not only expensive to correct, but sometimes cannot be corrected and require the pup or young dog to be put down - heart breaking.Hence the importance of being sure the parents are sound. Pet Exchange Register number (PER) fees
DNA test to avoid producing pups with various conditions. Attendance of seminars again aimed at assisting breeders make the best choices when selecting potential parents. The stud fees, vet fees for hormone checks and if required artificial inseminations and caesers etc. Immunizations & microchipping of pups ,worming, pup vet checks, advertizing of pups and feed costs of pups and mum all add up making the end cost of the exercise an expensive one.
As a registered breeder I spend many hours planning matings,checking pedigrees (for many things), talking to other breeders and potential "parents" for the pups. Unlike a backyard breeder my pups do not leave their mother till 8 weeks and they are weaned as nature dictates (not for human convenience) giving them the advantage of prolnged immunity, socialization skills and a low stress environment in which to develop.
Many unregistered breeders allow pups to be available from 6 weeks of age....the stress for the pups is I believe huge. Many studies over the years show that pups who stay with the litter and mum till they are 8 weeks old will have better health,temperaments and social skills.
Also without a registered pedigree the pups could have been produced from any sort of mating with no care to blood lines,type, pigment or health checks. It is also important to remember that when a lab is mated with another breed of dog often the pups will most strongly appear labrador in features esp. when young...but cross breeding can produce some real health and temperament issues for the pup and its new owner.
Breeders also are happy to keep in touch with new owners and can help with information and advice, often saving owners alot of expense and heart ache along the way.
On average the pups from unregistered breeders are from a few hundred cheaper (sometimes they charge the same) to several thousand more and usually none of the above health checks on parents are done - when unregistered breeders talk about health certificates they mean a local vet looked at the pups ...not that any tests were done on parents. Nor can you be sure of parentage as pedigrees are not issued by the Australian Kennel Club under the auspices of the state canine authority.
At the end of the day a registered breeder takes an ongoing interest in the pups/dogs they breed and are available for advice and information for the life of your dog, an unregistered breeder usually is just an intermediate stop in the life of a dog that is bought from them.
Another common misunderstanding is that PER registered breeders pups come from registered breeders. A PER number is simply an automated number issued by Department of Primary Industry to keep track of pups breed in Victoria you do not need to be a member of your state canine authrity such as Victorian Canine Association ( Vic Dogs) and abide by the code of conduct and ethics which bind their members.Unregistered breeders may be registered with their local councils to own more than 2 dogs and run a breeding establishment...so waste disposal , noise and neighbours are considerations ...no code of ethics binds such a breeder.
This question is often asked or why do they cost so much?
A pedigree means you know that your pup is indeed a labrador and has a family tree of labradors......no stray poodles, german short haired pointers etc and therefore some care in mating appropriate bloodlines and doing so with parents that have had health checks done.
The answers to the costs are many. Firstly in being a responsible breeder there are many costs involved from VCA registration fees for both me and the adult dogs and the pups, to breed club membership .The adults must all be hip and elbow x-rayed to try and eliminate joint problems: these are not only expensive to correct, but sometimes cannot be corrected and require the pup or young dog to be put down - heart breaking.Hence the importance of being sure the parents are sound. Pet Exchange Register number (PER) fees
DNA test to avoid producing pups with various conditions. Attendance of seminars again aimed at assisting breeders make the best choices when selecting potential parents. The stud fees, vet fees for hormone checks and if required artificial inseminations and caesers etc. Immunizations & microchipping of pups ,worming, pup vet checks, advertizing of pups and feed costs of pups and mum all add up making the end cost of the exercise an expensive one.
As a registered breeder I spend many hours planning matings,checking pedigrees (for many things), talking to other breeders and potential "parents" for the pups. Unlike a backyard breeder my pups do not leave their mother till 8 weeks and they are weaned as nature dictates (not for human convenience) giving them the advantage of prolnged immunity, socialization skills and a low stress environment in which to develop.
Many unregistered breeders allow pups to be available from 6 weeks of age....the stress for the pups is I believe huge. Many studies over the years show that pups who stay with the litter and mum till they are 8 weeks old will have better health,temperaments and social skills.
Also without a registered pedigree the pups could have been produced from any sort of mating with no care to blood lines,type, pigment or health checks. It is also important to remember that when a lab is mated with another breed of dog often the pups will most strongly appear labrador in features esp. when young...but cross breeding can produce some real health and temperament issues for the pup and its new owner.
Breeders also are happy to keep in touch with new owners and can help with information and advice, often saving owners alot of expense and heart ache along the way.
On average the pups from unregistered breeders are from a few hundred cheaper (sometimes they charge the same) to several thousand more and usually none of the above health checks on parents are done - when unregistered breeders talk about health certificates they mean a local vet looked at the pups ...not that any tests were done on parents. Nor can you be sure of parentage as pedigrees are not issued by the Australian Kennel Club under the auspices of the state canine authority.
At the end of the day a registered breeder takes an ongoing interest in the pups/dogs they breed and are available for advice and information for the life of your dog, an unregistered breeder usually is just an intermediate stop in the life of a dog that is bought from them.
Another common misunderstanding is that PER registered breeders pups come from registered breeders. A PER number is simply an automated number issued by Department of Primary Industry to keep track of pups breed in Victoria you do not need to be a member of your state canine authrity such as Victorian Canine Association ( Vic Dogs) and abide by the code of conduct and ethics which bind their members.Unregistered breeders may be registered with their local councils to own more than 2 dogs and run a breeding establishment...so waste disposal , noise and neighbours are considerations ...no code of ethics binds such a breeder.