Most breeders know warmth is essential for newborn puppies, but few realise how critical humidity is. Maintaining relative humidity between 55–65% in your nursery supports hydration, respiratory health, and growth. In cool, damp climates like the NSW Southern Highlands, managing both moisture and warmth is key. Learn how to create the perfect environment for thriving, healthy litters in this in depth guide.

NSW tenancy laws have changed to make renting with pets easier. From 19 May 2025, landlords must use a formal process to assess pet requests and can only refuse on specific legal grounds. If they don’t respond in 21 days, the pet is automatically approved. Tenants now have stronger rights, while landlords can still set reasonable conditions, like no livestock indoors. These reforms support fairer, more pet friendly renting across the state.

A historic court ruling in the Netherlands has redefined the legal landscape for dog breeding. The Dutch Kennel Club (Raad van Beheer)...

From 10 June 2025, Australia’s family law will recognise pets as companion animals rather than property. Courts will now consider who has cared for the pet, the emotional bonds involved, and the animal’s wellbeing when deciding ownership during separation. As breeders, we’re not just placing puppies, we’re placing lives. This change reflects the true responsibility involved in ethically raising and homing dogs.

When Lappies lived alongside the Indigenous people of Lapland, their diet was incredibly sparse. Surviving in the Arctic was (and still...

Introduction As a breeder with a demonstrated history of quality health practises for our dogs, I am often asked by fellow breeders to...