2026 Will bring forward a new approach to our breeding program with our first two litters not far away and the next two litters being finalised it was time to adapt to our different times.

I feel the way we have been breeding dogs need a makeover. We're approaching 15years of being breeders and have learnt so much along the way. From our time living and showing in Europe to recently breeding horses as well as the many litters along the way that have brought us so much joy.

One particular knowledge which has been present with me from the start but is so much more relevant today is how important health and genetics are which is why all our dogs and bitches are health tested to the highest standard and have been for generations, with international pedigrees we can achieve a diversity that can be sadly lost on Australian soil.

Parents to be are always in the greatest optimal health as much physically as mentally.
All their needs catered for so they can raise their litter in the most wholistic way. We want our mums to be as involved as possible and wean their puppies on their own terms.

This means great food and enrichment daily with a good routine of physical health and mental health focus and a place to rest away from the puppies if needed/wanted.

The next most important step is nutrition. We've been focusing on a diet that puts the Gut Biome as a priority.
Raw diet as well as high quality kibbles like Lifewise and barking good as well as supplements like purple boost and in-sideout, have been a must and lately we have also teamed up with Lyka who offers the balance between raw and kibble as well as offering delivery to your door which we love!

Another important aspect of raising healthy puppies of body and mind is having a good balanced pack to teach the puppies what can't be taught by us humans.

So our pack has a rescue old grumpy hunting dog (we've vouched to always have a rescue and at 15 he is still going strong!), a large motherly guardian dog (guardian dogs are great teachers), some playful young active short coat medium dogs (who doesn't like to rough and tumble with dogs that have a zest for life), older less playful fluffy prancy dogs (body language is hard to read on coated breed so it's a wonderful way for the puppies to learn).

All our dogs are well versed in puppy language and are patient and kind. The puppies get to interact with this balanced pack supervised regularly while with us. They are also teamed up with appropriate playmates so they can interact and learn skills positively.

Our knowledge and skills also allows us to implement tools like Early neurological Stimulation and early scent introduction.
As well as introducing Manding, the communication trilogy, crate exposure, numerous grooming exposures, doggy door exposure, leash training, car/transport exposure, operant conditioning, farm animals and cat exposure, 20-40people of different shape and size exposure, which is nearly half way to the 100 they need by 16weeks, different environments and enrichment as well.

Many of these protocols came from the puppy culture program which we have adapted to our breeds individual needs.

As you can see all this above takes time, knowledge and money.

Every dollar made goes into feeding high quality food, providing veterinary care, as well as the daily enrichments and comfortable safe adapted areas of play and rest for our four legged family. Some also needs to be used to import new lines into the country or work with other like minded breeders to make sure the diversity is kept to a high standard.

This is what cross breeds advertise as hybrid vigor, fact is you don't need to cross to have better health, working on diversity with tools like better bred and UC Davies university in America like we do is what helps us achieve this without crossing breeds.

We've now set up a raising/education program that caters for these different option that are offered. As I know many families can be busy and lack the time to raise a puppy but still want a fantastic dog.

I know that the time, love, knowledge and passion we have for our dogs and breeds is hard to put a price on but we feel these above reflect what we can achieve so we can continue breeding and contributing to homes welcoming wonderful family members while still giving our dogs the greatest care and time.

We will also have a catch up and learning afternoon may it be at our property or online every 3rd Saturday of each month. More information on this will be on our Grandesprit savoir-faire Facebook page, link will be given to all our new puppy owners.

These days will be filmed or discussed and put on the page for domestic/interstate home to benefit from.

Raising a puppy into a wonderful adult can be so much fun but when those times are challenging having the support of us all will give you the tools and trust you can achieve it all.

To this date we've successfully bred assistance, grooming comp, show champions, sport champions, and therapy prospects as well as well loved family members who love children.

We are extremely thankful for everyone's trust and we hope to continue to do what we do best, welcome fabulous puppy into this world for fabulous homes. Lifetime support and a Grandesprit family for life.