Breeding
We aim to breed dogs that have the ability to become good Guide, Service and Autism Support Dogs.
Puppies are bred using specially selected stock.
- We aim to breed dogs that have the ability to become good Guide, Service and Autism Support Dogs
- Produced from proven Working Dog lines
- Labrador Retrievers most consistently exhibit the desired characteristics of stability, initiative, docility, adaptability and robustness that helps them to deal with the demands of working in a variety of environments
- Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds are valuable additions
- We import semen from International Guide Dog Federation member organisations
- Breeding females undergo a comprehensive veterinary check: blood tests, eye checks, x-rays and scans to ensure excellent condition and suitability
- Certain lines have proven successful and we continue breeding from these lines
- Females live with families in loving homes and are checked monthly by our team
- As they come into season, females are brought into the centre for safe-keeping
- Artificial insemination takes place at Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital