Frequently Asked Questions
I only want my Labrador to be a much loved family pet. Why should we buy from a show/exhibition breeder? | Our motivation for breeding is to produce the best possible Labrador Retrievers that we will be proud to exhibit in the show ring. This means we use only the best quality, titled and health tested dogs available. This ensures you get a pet that has the true Labrador Retriever temperament and looks like a well-bred, beautiful Labrador.
Most of our dogs have attained their championship title in the show ring. This means an independent person (the judge) has evaluated that our dogs look and act as the breed is supposed to look and act and deem them “champion” representatives of the breed.
Remember this is a companion that will spend the next 12-14 years with you and your family. Waiting for the right Labrador from the right breeder is well worth it. |
| How do you socialise your puppies | Puppy socialisation starts almost immediately from birth. They are born in our home so we can provide lots of close attention. Socialisation starts with picking up each puppy, handling and examining them multiple times per day. It then moves onto different household noises and exposure to different surfaces and toys etc. Socialisation continues up until 8 weeks with more sights and sounds including different people, different dogs and different animals. Our goal is to produce puppies that are well adapted to everyday family life. For our new puppy owners this means a puppy that is easier to train to sit calmy with you at the cafe, to enjoy car rides, and to have confidence in all experiences. |
When do puppies go to their new homes and what do you provide. | Puppies go to their new homes at 8 weeks of age. All our puppies have pedigree papers and are registered on the limited register. Puppy goes to its new home with a pack of detailed information regarding its diet, exercise, vaccination, grooming and other requirements. They will also receive 4 weeks free pet insurance, a toy/blanket that smells like their mum and a puppy pack including a 3kg bag of their biscuits, treats and other useful goodies. |
Do we choose our puppy? | Where possible, we are happy to allow you to choose your puppy. This depends on how many puppies there are in the litter and your position on our waiting list. When it comes times to choosing your puppy we will tell you a little about each puppy to ensure your puppy’s personality matches the family’s requirements. |
I would like to purchase a puppy from Eraky, what are the next steps. | If you are interested in obtaining a puppy from Eraky we recommend you contact us as soon as possible to put your name on our waiting list. Our waiting list fills quickly. If we do not have anything available we are usually able to refer you to other reputable breeders that have puppies available. Please reach out even if we don't have any litters listed on our website as some litters are spoken for before we get a chance to advertise them. |
Do we need to pay a deposit? | Once the puppies are born and we confirm we have a puppy available of your chosen sex and colour a deposit is required for us to “hold” the puppy for you. This deposit is not refunded if you change your mind or find a puppy elsewhere. It is refunded if something untoward happens on our end and we no longer have a puppy available for you. The deposit secures your position on our waiting list and hence the order in which you choose your puppy i.e. how many puppies you will choose between (where possible). |
What health clearances do your dog’s hold. | Our adult dogs hold all relevant health certificates as recommended by the National breed councils. For Labradors this includes hip and elbow certificates, PRA (eye) certificates and DNA testing covering multiple diseases (e.g. EIC, HNPK etc). We supply new puppy owners with copies of these certificates for the sire and dam and are happy to explain the results to you. The DNA testing enables us to guarantee that no puppies will be affected by any of the diseases in the current suite of DNA testing (almost 30 diseases tested for). We are proud of the longevity of our dogs and their overall health and soundness. |
Will my puppy be vaccinated and micro chipped when I pick it up? | Yes, all our puppies will have been micro chipped and will have received their first vaccination before they go to their new homes. They will have been wormed every two weeks from two weeks of age and also receive a thorough vet check at 6 weeks of age with a written health report provided for each puppy. |
Do you send puppies interstate? | Yes, we are experienced at sending puppies interstate. We can arrange a suitable flight for your puppy. We will talk to you to understand what you are looking for in terms of temperament and other traits from your puppy. We will then match a suitable puppy from the litter to your family. We have flown a lot of puppies over the years and have developed our own processes to make this as easy as possible for both the puppy and new owners. This includes getting puppy used to his crate before the flight, booking flights in order to minimise potential delays and many other tips we've learnt along the way. |
Can we visit the puppies, sire and dam? | Yes, we welcome and encourage visits to view our dogs! Visits to view the litter are usually arranged when the puppies are 6 weeks of age. By then puppies have had their first vaccination and we are able to tell the new puppy owners a little bit about each puppy’s temperament. When you visit the litter we will also show you the mother and father (if he lives with us). Visits are by appointment only. |
I have plenty more questions about feeding, exercise etc, can you help? | We love to keep in touch with new puppy owners. Feel free to continue asking us questions throughout the life of your new puppy! |
Where are you located? | We are located in the Mittagong region in the Southern Highlands of NSW. We sell our Labrador puppies to all areas of NSW including Sydney, Wollongong, Central Coast, Southern Highlands and further afield. New puppy owners collect their puppies from our house. We are an easy 1.5hr drive from Sydney amongst picturesque countryside! |