We are pleased to announce the safe arrival of our Ihana litter. At this stage, all pet homes for this litter have been allocated, although we are happy to speak to any potential show homes. We also have plans for another litter around the end of 2018/early 2019. If you are interested in a Taigakoira puppy, please read the information below.
About Taigakoira Puppies
When looking for a Finnish Lapphund puppy, it is first important to find the right breeder for you - after all, this will be the person who will be your first port of call for breed information and support, before and after you have your puppy! To help with this, we have outlined our breeding philosophy below, as well as how we approach breeding, raising our pups and support for Taigakoira owners.
If you want to know anything that is not covered here, please contact us via our contacts page - we are happy to answer any questions you may have! Alternatively, if you are wanting a puppy please complete our PUPPY INQUIRY FORM and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Breeding Philosophy
We do not breed often and limit the number of litters that we produce to a couple a year. This is because our dogs are very much part of our family, so we invest a great deal of time, effort and love in each of our litters. We breed primarily to improve our lines and to assist in securing the future of Finnish Lapphunds in Australia, focusing on health, temperament, conformation and improving genetic diversity.
We have been involved in the breed since 2007 and, along with other dedicated breeders, have done much to support and encourage its development and sustainable growth in Australia. We work with fellow breeders here and overseas in expanding the breed's diversity and have imported a number of dogs and semen to assist us with this. We are very conscious of the need to improve the gene pool here, particularly in terms of genetic health. Unfortunately, a few issues have occurred within the breed in Australia in recent years that have had negative impact breed health. We therefore have made the decision to import all new lines and are focusing on further expanding the genetic pool here in Australia.
We welcome new people who are interested in the breed and wish to know more about showing and/or dog sports. If you are interested in conformation showing in the breed we are more than happy to provide support and advice, and can provide some excellent contacts for those who may wish to look at activities such as herding.
Finding the Right Match
When we do have a litter planned we do our utmost to ensure that we find the best matching owners for our pups. For that reason, while we welcome inquiries from suitable pet, competition and show homes, we do not take deposits or allocate pups until the litter has arrived and we have some idea of their personalities and characters. While we understand that people will have preferences regarding sex and colour, finding the right match is our primary concern. It is therefor important that we have as much information as possible about our potential puppy owners, the environment the puppy will be in, and what approach will be taken to training, care and socialization. To do this, we prefer to talk with our potential owners directly, where we also outline the process for obtaining a puppy from us.
Therefor, if you are interested in a puppy it is best to contact us directly to discuss whether a Lappie puppy would be suited to your lifestyle and environment. Lappies are a smart, friendly, outgoing and gregarious breed, but they do have character traits (for example, they are very vocal, and do need mental stimulation!) so may not suit everyone.
Our Responsibilities
Any pups we sell are on a contract and on limited register unless they are to be shown, which may include being part of an approved breeding program. We offer lifetime support for the owners of our pups and encourage our owners to maintain regular contact with us. We also sell our pups on the understanding that should the circumstances of the owner change and they are no longer able to look after their Lappie then the puppy (or adult dog) will be returned to us directly - as breeders, we have both a responsibility and an obligation to ensure the welfare and care of any pup we breed. We also have a desexing clause in our contracts whereby pups that are on limited register (pet) are to be desexed after 12 months.
Our Puppies
Our puppies come microchipped, wormed and vaccinated, health checked and registered with Dogs Victoria. Their puppy pack includes their pedigree papers, as well as a copy of their parent's pedigree papers and relevant health information, as well as a few items to help your new puppy settle in.
We eye screen our puppies at around 7-8 weeks through the Australian Canine Eye Scheme (ACES), and we have either genetically tested pups for PRA status (carrier or clear) or they are clear by parentage. Our lines have been tested clear for Pompes and as such pups will be clear by parentage.
We provide 6 weeks free basic pet insurance, which is then up to you to continue with if you like, and offer membership to the Finnish Lapphund Club of Victoria or NSW for the year.
Most importantly, we provide lifetime breeder advice and support - we are only a phone call or email away - and are there if you need us at any point.
Adults/Older Pups for Rehoming
Very occasionally, we may have an adult Lappie or an older puppy available for rehoming. Adults or pups that come back to us spend time with us first before being considered for rehoming as our primary concern is to act in the best interest of the dog we have bred.
If you are interested in an older pup or adult please contact us to express your interest, although it should be remembered that it's relatively rare for these to become available. We may, however, be aware of older pups or mature Lappies from other breeders/owners needing a new home.
If you want to know anything that is not covered here, please contact us via our contacts page - we are happy to answer any questions you may have! Alternatively, if you are wanting a puppy please complete our PUPPY INQUIRY FORM and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Breeding Philosophy
We do not breed often and limit the number of litters that we produce to a couple a year. This is because our dogs are very much part of our family, so we invest a great deal of time, effort and love in each of our litters. We breed primarily to improve our lines and to assist in securing the future of Finnish Lapphunds in Australia, focusing on health, temperament, conformation and improving genetic diversity.
We have been involved in the breed since 2007 and, along with other dedicated breeders, have done much to support and encourage its development and sustainable growth in Australia. We work with fellow breeders here and overseas in expanding the breed's diversity and have imported a number of dogs and semen to assist us with this. We are very conscious of the need to improve the gene pool here, particularly in terms of genetic health. Unfortunately, a few issues have occurred within the breed in Australia in recent years that have had negative impact breed health. We therefore have made the decision to import all new lines and are focusing on further expanding the genetic pool here in Australia.
We welcome new people who are interested in the breed and wish to know more about showing and/or dog sports. If you are interested in conformation showing in the breed we are more than happy to provide support and advice, and can provide some excellent contacts for those who may wish to look at activities such as herding.
Finding the Right Match
When we do have a litter planned we do our utmost to ensure that we find the best matching owners for our pups. For that reason, while we welcome inquiries from suitable pet, competition and show homes, we do not take deposits or allocate pups until the litter has arrived and we have some idea of their personalities and characters. While we understand that people will have preferences regarding sex and colour, finding the right match is our primary concern. It is therefor important that we have as much information as possible about our potential puppy owners, the environment the puppy will be in, and what approach will be taken to training, care and socialization. To do this, we prefer to talk with our potential owners directly, where we also outline the process for obtaining a puppy from us.
Therefor, if you are interested in a puppy it is best to contact us directly to discuss whether a Lappie puppy would be suited to your lifestyle and environment. Lappies are a smart, friendly, outgoing and gregarious breed, but they do have character traits (for example, they are very vocal, and do need mental stimulation!) so may not suit everyone.
Our Responsibilities
Any pups we sell are on a contract and on limited register unless they are to be shown, which may include being part of an approved breeding program. We offer lifetime support for the owners of our pups and encourage our owners to maintain regular contact with us. We also sell our pups on the understanding that should the circumstances of the owner change and they are no longer able to look after their Lappie then the puppy (or adult dog) will be returned to us directly - as breeders, we have both a responsibility and an obligation to ensure the welfare and care of any pup we breed. We also have a desexing clause in our contracts whereby pups that are on limited register (pet) are to be desexed after 12 months.
Our Puppies
Our puppies come microchipped, wormed and vaccinated, health checked and registered with Dogs Victoria. Their puppy pack includes their pedigree papers, as well as a copy of their parent's pedigree papers and relevant health information, as well as a few items to help your new puppy settle in.
We eye screen our puppies at around 7-8 weeks through the Australian Canine Eye Scheme (ACES), and we have either genetically tested pups for PRA status (carrier or clear) or they are clear by parentage. Our lines have been tested clear for Pompes and as such pups will be clear by parentage.
We provide 6 weeks free basic pet insurance, which is then up to you to continue with if you like, and offer membership to the Finnish Lapphund Club of Victoria or NSW for the year.
Most importantly, we provide lifetime breeder advice and support - we are only a phone call or email away - and are there if you need us at any point.
Adults/Older Pups for Rehoming
Very occasionally, we may have an adult Lappie or an older puppy available for rehoming. Adults or pups that come back to us spend time with us first before being considered for rehoming as our primary concern is to act in the best interest of the dog we have bred.
If you are interested in an older pup or adult please contact us to express your interest, although it should be remembered that it's relatively rare for these to become available. We may, however, be aware of older pups or mature Lappies from other breeders/owners needing a new home.
Future Litters
We have a planned litter for the end of 2018/early 2019, combining two imported lines. If you are interested in our future litter plans please contact us for more information or fill out our Puppy Inquiry Form. Inquires for show prospect puppies are welcome.
Current Litter
PastLitters
