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JAPANESE SHIBA INU
* * * OUR WAITING LIST IS NOW OPEN FOR JAPANESE SHIBA INU PUPPIES, LITTER DUE SUMMER 2023 * * *
We expect Red and Black & Tan puppies to be born. Feel free to contact us for more information.
* * * WE HAVE A YOUNG ADULT JAPANESE SHIBA INU AVAILABLE FOR REHOMING * * *
Please get in touch for more information.
We expect Red and Black & Tan puppies to be born. Feel free to contact us for more information.
* * * WE HAVE A YOUNG ADULT JAPANESE SHIBA INU AVAILABLE FOR REHOMING * * *
Please get in touch for more information.
FLAT COATED RETRIEVER
WE DO NOT HAVE ANY PLANS TO BREED A FLAT COATED RETRIEVER LITTER FOR THE FORESEABLE FUTURE.
However, feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about our dogs, our breeding plans or our breeds in general.
However, feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about our dogs, our breeding plans or our breeds in general.
ALL OF OUR DOGS ARE FULLY REGISTERED WITH THE IRISH KENNEL CLUB AND THE FCI.
We are proud members of the Irish Kennel Club (IKC) and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). We abide entirely by the Code of Ethics and the Rules and Regulations of the Irish Kennel Club which relate to Responsible Dog Ownership and Breeding. As we are not Resident in the UK, we are unable to join the UK Kennel Club's Assured Breeder's Scheme, we do however abide by all of the recommendations and guidelines which they set out for their Members. All of our dogs are Registered with the UK Kennel Club for Competition.
ALL OF OUR DOGS ARE HEALTH AND DNA TESTED CLEAR FOR DISEASES/CONDITIONS KNOWN TO AFFECT THE BREEDS.
All of our dogs are tested for all genetic diseases that are known to affect their breed. We follow all breeding guidelines as set out by both the Irish Kennel Club and the Kennel Club in the UK. We spend hundreds of euro on health tests for each of our dogs to ensure we can do everything in our power to prevent breeding puppies with avoidable genetic health problems, we advise that you never buy a puppy from a breeder who doesn't health test their dogs, there is no excuse for not wanting to produce the healthiest puppies possible. All of our dog's health test results can be found on their pages on this website.
We are proud members of the Irish Kennel Club (IKC) and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). We abide entirely by the Code of Ethics and the Rules and Regulations of the Irish Kennel Club which relate to Responsible Dog Ownership and Breeding. As we are not Resident in the UK, we are unable to join the UK Kennel Club's Assured Breeder's Scheme, we do however abide by all of the recommendations and guidelines which they set out for their Members. All of our dogs are Registered with the UK Kennel Club for Competition.
ALL OF OUR DOGS ARE HEALTH AND DNA TESTED CLEAR FOR DISEASES/CONDITIONS KNOWN TO AFFECT THE BREEDS.
All of our dogs are tested for all genetic diseases that are known to affect their breed. We follow all breeding guidelines as set out by both the Irish Kennel Club and the Kennel Club in the UK. We spend hundreds of euro on health tests for each of our dogs to ensure we can do everything in our power to prevent breeding puppies with avoidable genetic health problems, we advise that you never buy a puppy from a breeder who doesn't health test their dogs, there is no excuse for not wanting to produce the healthiest puppies possible. All of our dog's health test results can be found on their pages on this website.
JAPANESE SHIBA INU HEALTH TESTS
Before being bred from, all of our Japanese Shiba Inus are:
DNA TESTED CLEAR / UNAFFECTED FOR GANGLIOSIDOSIS GM1 AND GANGLIOSIDOSIS GM2.
All of our Japanese Shiba Inu are DNA Tested with Pet Genetics Lab for Gangliosidosis GM1 and Gangliosidosis GM2 prior to being bred from. Gangliosidosis is a disease that affects an animal's lysosomal storage. Dogs affected with the disease are unable to break down specific carbohydrates, especially in the cells of the brain and nervous system. The disease causes damage to the central nervous system. Gangliosidosis eventually proves fatal to affected dogs by about 15 months of age. This is why it is vital that Shiba Inus are tested for the disease before being bred from. We strongly recommend only buying Shiba Inu puppies from Breeders who DNA test their dogs for these diseases. Always ask a Breeder to show you a copy of the parent's of your puppy's Health Test Results. If you would like to test your dog for these diseases we recommend the services of Pet Genetics Lab (click the link to visit their website).
EYE TESTED FOR GLAUCOMA AND HAVE RECIEVED THE RESULTS RECOMMENDED FOR BREEDING.
Before breeding from our Japanese Shiba Inus they are brought to a Veterinary Ophthalmologist where they have gonioscopy examinations carried out. A gonioscopy is the test which is performed in order to establish if a dog is affected by a condition called glaucoma. Glaucoma is an inherited condition that causes severe pain, and in severe cases, can lead to blindness. Glaucoma is caused by high intraocular pressure (high fluid pressure inside the eye). Previously gonioscopy results was recorded as either 'clinically affected' or 'clinically unaffected', now, however, gonioscopy results are classified as Grade 0 (unaffected), Grade 1 (mildly affected), Grade 2 (moderately affected) or Grade 3 (severely affected). We will only breed from dogs who attain the gonioscopy results desired by the UK Kennel Club's Assured Breeders Scheme. All of our current dog's Glaucoma results are either Grade 0 or Grade 1; something which we are very pleased about. Should you wish to have your Shiba Inu tested for Glaucoma, you should contact a BVA approved Veterinary Ophthalmologist.
See more information on health tests which are relevant to the Japanese Shiba Inu breed here (courtesy of the Kennel Club UK) -
Japanese Shiba Inu
DNA TESTED CLEAR / UNAFFECTED FOR GANGLIOSIDOSIS GM1 AND GANGLIOSIDOSIS GM2.
All of our Japanese Shiba Inu are DNA Tested with Pet Genetics Lab for Gangliosidosis GM1 and Gangliosidosis GM2 prior to being bred from. Gangliosidosis is a disease that affects an animal's lysosomal storage. Dogs affected with the disease are unable to break down specific carbohydrates, especially in the cells of the brain and nervous system. The disease causes damage to the central nervous system. Gangliosidosis eventually proves fatal to affected dogs by about 15 months of age. This is why it is vital that Shiba Inus are tested for the disease before being bred from. We strongly recommend only buying Shiba Inu puppies from Breeders who DNA test their dogs for these diseases. Always ask a Breeder to show you a copy of the parent's of your puppy's Health Test Results. If you would like to test your dog for these diseases we recommend the services of Pet Genetics Lab (click the link to visit their website).
EYE TESTED FOR GLAUCOMA AND HAVE RECIEVED THE RESULTS RECOMMENDED FOR BREEDING.
Before breeding from our Japanese Shiba Inus they are brought to a Veterinary Ophthalmologist where they have gonioscopy examinations carried out. A gonioscopy is the test which is performed in order to establish if a dog is affected by a condition called glaucoma. Glaucoma is an inherited condition that causes severe pain, and in severe cases, can lead to blindness. Glaucoma is caused by high intraocular pressure (high fluid pressure inside the eye). Previously gonioscopy results was recorded as either 'clinically affected' or 'clinically unaffected', now, however, gonioscopy results are classified as Grade 0 (unaffected), Grade 1 (mildly affected), Grade 2 (moderately affected) or Grade 3 (severely affected). We will only breed from dogs who attain the gonioscopy results desired by the UK Kennel Club's Assured Breeders Scheme. All of our current dog's Glaucoma results are either Grade 0 or Grade 1; something which we are very pleased about. Should you wish to have your Shiba Inu tested for Glaucoma, you should contact a BVA approved Veterinary Ophthalmologist.
See more information on health tests which are relevant to the Japanese Shiba Inu breed here (courtesy of the Kennel Club UK) -
Japanese Shiba Inu
FLAT COATED RETRIEVER HEALTH TESTS
Before being bred from, all of our Flat Coated Retrievers are:
HIP SCORED WITHIN THE RECOMENDED RANGE FOR THE BREED.
Any of our Flat Coated Retrievers who have been bred from, or who we plan to breed from, have been/will be hip scored under the British Veterinary Association Hip Scoring Scheme. Hip dysplasia is a common inherited orthopedic problem where abnormalities occur in the hip joints. Hip scoring involves having a dog's hips x-rayed by a Veterinarian, and the x-rays then being submitted to the BVA where a specialist panelist score the hips based on the findings of the x-rays. The degree to which a dog is affected by hip dysplasia is represented by a score given to each hip. This score ranges from 0 to 106 (0 to 53 for each hip), 0 representing the least degree of hip dysplasia and 53 representing the most. The median hip score for Flat Coated Retriever breed is currently 7.0%. We are pleased to say that all our Flat Coated Retrievers who have been hip scored have attained scores below the breed average.
EYE TESTED FOR GLAUCOMA AND HAVE RECIEVED THE RESULTS RECOMMENDED FOR BREEDING.
Before breeding from our Flat Coated Retrievers they are brought to a Veterinary Ophthalmologist where they have gonioscopy examinations carried out. A gonioscopy is the test which is performed in order to establish if a dog is affected by a condition called glaucoma. Glaucoma is an inherited condition that causes severe pain, and in severe cases, can lead to blindness. Glaucoma is caused by high intraocular pressure (high fluid pressure inside the eye). Previously gonioscopy results was recorded as either 'clinically affected' or 'clinically unaffected', now, however, gonioscopy results are classified as Grade 0 (unaffected), Grade 1 (mildly affected), Grade 2 (moderately affected) or Grade 3 (severely affected). We will only breed from dogs who attain the gonioscopy results desired by the UK Kennel Club's Assured Breeders Scheme. All of our current dog's Glaucoma results are either Grade 0 or Grade 1, this is something which we are very pleased about. Should you wish to have your Flat Coated Retriever tested for Glaucoma, you should contact a BVA approved Veterinary Ophthalmologist.
EYE TESTED UNAFFECTED UNDER THE BVA/KC/ISDS EYE SCHEME.
BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme approved tests will be undertaken on our Flat Coated Retrievers before being bred from. This eye scheme allows breeders to have their dogs screened for inherited eye disease through a clinical examination of the dog's eyes. Examination under the eye scheme can identify inherited eye disease and can also assess the general health of the eye and adnexa (eyelids, tear ducts and other parts around the eye ball). We only breed from Flat Coated Retrievers who have been eye tested unaffected/clear through this eye scheme. We strongly advise only buying a puppy from parents who have been eye tested, in an attempt to ensure that your dog will not develop painful ocular conditions in the future. For more information, you should speak to a Veterinary Ophthalmologist.
See more information on health tests which are relevant to the Flat Coated Retriever breed here (courtesy of the Kennel Club UK) -
Flat Coated Retriever
HIP SCORED WITHIN THE RECOMENDED RANGE FOR THE BREED.
Any of our Flat Coated Retrievers who have been bred from, or who we plan to breed from, have been/will be hip scored under the British Veterinary Association Hip Scoring Scheme. Hip dysplasia is a common inherited orthopedic problem where abnormalities occur in the hip joints. Hip scoring involves having a dog's hips x-rayed by a Veterinarian, and the x-rays then being submitted to the BVA where a specialist panelist score the hips based on the findings of the x-rays. The degree to which a dog is affected by hip dysplasia is represented by a score given to each hip. This score ranges from 0 to 106 (0 to 53 for each hip), 0 representing the least degree of hip dysplasia and 53 representing the most. The median hip score for Flat Coated Retriever breed is currently 7.0%. We are pleased to say that all our Flat Coated Retrievers who have been hip scored have attained scores below the breed average.
EYE TESTED FOR GLAUCOMA AND HAVE RECIEVED THE RESULTS RECOMMENDED FOR BREEDING.
Before breeding from our Flat Coated Retrievers they are brought to a Veterinary Ophthalmologist where they have gonioscopy examinations carried out. A gonioscopy is the test which is performed in order to establish if a dog is affected by a condition called glaucoma. Glaucoma is an inherited condition that causes severe pain, and in severe cases, can lead to blindness. Glaucoma is caused by high intraocular pressure (high fluid pressure inside the eye). Previously gonioscopy results was recorded as either 'clinically affected' or 'clinically unaffected', now, however, gonioscopy results are classified as Grade 0 (unaffected), Grade 1 (mildly affected), Grade 2 (moderately affected) or Grade 3 (severely affected). We will only breed from dogs who attain the gonioscopy results desired by the UK Kennel Club's Assured Breeders Scheme. All of our current dog's Glaucoma results are either Grade 0 or Grade 1, this is something which we are very pleased about. Should you wish to have your Flat Coated Retriever tested for Glaucoma, you should contact a BVA approved Veterinary Ophthalmologist.
EYE TESTED UNAFFECTED UNDER THE BVA/KC/ISDS EYE SCHEME.
BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme approved tests will be undertaken on our Flat Coated Retrievers before being bred from. This eye scheme allows breeders to have their dogs screened for inherited eye disease through a clinical examination of the dog's eyes. Examination under the eye scheme can identify inherited eye disease and can also assess the general health of the eye and adnexa (eyelids, tear ducts and other parts around the eye ball). We only breed from Flat Coated Retrievers who have been eye tested unaffected/clear through this eye scheme. We strongly advise only buying a puppy from parents who have been eye tested, in an attempt to ensure that your dog will not develop painful ocular conditions in the future. For more information, you should speak to a Veterinary Ophthalmologist.
See more information on health tests which are relevant to the Flat Coated Retriever breed here (courtesy of the Kennel Club UK) -
Flat Coated Retriever
WHAT YOU MAY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AQUIRING A LACSAR PUPPY
If you are interested in becoming an owner of a Lacsar puppy, you can find relevant information by clicking on the tabs below. Should you require any further information, or if you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact us.
If you are interested in becoming an owner of a Lacsar puppy, you can find relevant information by clicking on the tabs below. Should you require any further information, or if you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact us.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A LACSAR PUPPY
We spare no expense when rearing our puppies. Puppies we breed are all well socialised, having been handled by adults and children from a young age and introduced to other dogs and cats prior to finding their new homes. Each puppy bred by us is Irish Kennel Club Registered, Micro-chipped, Worm Dosed and will have received their primary set of vaccines prior to leaving us. Under no circumstances will puppies be allowed to leave for their new homes before 8 weeks of age.
PERSONALISED pUPPY PACKS
Every puppy we sell will leave for it's new home with a unique, personalised puppy pack. This puppy pack will include a folder of important documents (including Irish Kennel Club registration papers, a 3 generation pedigree, a records of the puppy's microchip, vaccinations and worm doses) along with leaflets created by ourselves in relation to grooming and training. A puppy's new owner will also get a 2kg sample bag of Gain Small Dog Puppy Food (which the puppy will have been reared on since weaning) and a blanket and toys which the puppy will be familiar with the scent of, this helps them to adapt and settle into their new homes. Most importantly, we offer all new puppy owner's a lifetime of support, we are always just a phone call away with regard any dog we have bred, no matter how long ago it may have been. We love to receive regular updates to see how dogs we have bred are getting on and take any opportunity to meet the dogs during their lives.
pUPPY WAITING LIST
As mentioned above, if you wish for us to consider you as a potential future owner of a Lacsar puppy, we can add you to a non-commitment waiting list. Ideally, we like to meet all potential puppy owners before adding them to our waiting list, however, in the current circumstances surrounding Covid-19, this is not always possible. We are always more than happy for future puppy owners to come visit us at home, alternatively, we can arrange to meet at a dog show to get to chat to you. Please be aware that we are not a 'business', we do not have a constant supply of puppies. Generally we will breed a litter around once or twice a year, only when we want a puppy to keep for ourselves. Many people wait a long time to get a puppy from us. Each litter we breed takes much time and consideration.
vIEWINGS & dEPOSITS
Viewings of puppies and their dam are normally possible when pups are over 5 weeks old. If we have used our own stud dog on the litter concerned, he will be available for viewing too. Despite Covid-19 making this more difficult, we are hoping to be able to continue allowing viewings, however, if necessary we can make alternate arrangements. Deposits will not be taken until puppies have been viewed by and we have met potential owners. Under no circumstances will we take deposits prior to puppies being born.
ENDORSEMENTS AND BREEIDING RESTRICTIONS
All pet puppies bred by us will be registered with the Irish Kennel Club on their Limited Register. This means that their registration will be endorsed with the Irish Kennel Club as 'Not for Breeding' and 'Not for Export'. The result of this being that the Irish Kennel Club will never register progeny from these dogs, nor will any other country's Kennel Club accept an application to register the dog with that Kennel Club.
Alongside these Irish Kennel Club endorsements, all pet puppies which we breed are sold on "Pet Only Contracts". This means that when buying a pet puppy, the new owner will be required to sign a legally binding contract in which they will agree that their new puppy will not be bred from at any time. The purpose of these contracts is to protect the future of the breed and to ensure that our dogs never end up in the wrong hands. Please contact us for more information regarding endorsements.
Alongside these Irish Kennel Club endorsements, all pet puppies which we breed are sold on "Pet Only Contracts". This means that when buying a pet puppy, the new owner will be required to sign a legally binding contract in which they will agree that their new puppy will not be bred from at any time. The purpose of these contracts is to protect the future of the breed and to ensure that our dogs never end up in the wrong hands. Please contact us for more information regarding endorsements.
EXPORTING (INCLUDING UK AND NORTHERN IRELAND)
We have previously exported puppies to the United Kingdom, Sweden and South Africa. Export of puppies is possible, however under EU law, a puppy can not leave the Republic of Ireland until 21 days after a rabies vaccine has been administered and a Pet Passport has been issued, this means that the youngest a puppy can leave us at is 15 weeks of age. Since Brexit, the same rules now also apply to exporting dogs and puppies to the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland).
AVAILABLE ADULTS / REHOMING
We do very occasionally have older retired show dogs available to loving pet homes. Retired show dogs will be spayed/castrated, provided they are old enough. prior to leaving us. Please contact us for more information.
HOW TO SOURCE A REPUTABLE BREEDER
The most important things to ensure when looking for a puppy is that the puppy is registered with the Irish Kennel Club and that the parents of the puppy have been tested for genetic health conditions that may affect the breed concerned. The link below is to the Irish Kennel Club's website, here you will find detailed advise on how to find a reputable breeder and what to look out for when sourcing a puppy.
- Irish Kennel Club's Guide to Buying a Puppy
A Reputable Breeder should be breeding with the appropriate breed standard in mind. See below for more information on Breed Standards.
The most important things to ensure when looking for a puppy is that the puppy is registered with the Irish Kennel Club and that the parents of the puppy have been tested for genetic health conditions that may affect the breed concerned. The link below is to the Irish Kennel Club's website, here you will find detailed advise on how to find a reputable breeder and what to look out for when sourcing a puppy.
- Irish Kennel Club's Guide to Buying a Puppy
A Reputable Breeder should be breeding with the appropriate breed standard in mind. See below for more information on Breed Standards.
bREED STANDARDS
A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance of a breed. In essence, a Breed Standard is a blueprint for the ideal animal, with the main aim being that the animal is fit for the function for which it was bred; whether it be herding, tracking, etc. Breed Standards may vary slightly between from countries and organisations. The Irish Kennel Club is a member of the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), meaning that dog shows held in Ireland are done so through the rules of the FCI and under the Breed Standards set out by them. See below to see the FCI Breed Standards of our breeds.
JAPANESE SHIBA INU BREED STANDARD
Japanese Shiba Inu - Group 5 (Spitz and Primitive Breeds) - FCI Japanese Shiba Inu FCI Breed Standard
FLAT COATED RETRIEVER BREED STANDARD
Flat Coated Retriever - Group 8 (Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs) - FCI Flat Coated Retriever FCI Breed Standard
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