About Us

Thankyou for visiting Puppies Downunder

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We are a family owned commercial dog breeder situated near Morwell in Victoria with over 45 years of experience in raising, breeding and training dogs.

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We are professional and ethical breeders who have the knowledge and are greatly resourced  to care, train and socialise our animals. 

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As ethical breeders, our core values ensure we provide enrichment, love and care for all our animals.

Concern for the health and well-being of our animals is paramount and will always be chosen before profits

 

We work closely with Animal Welfare Victoria, our Local Council Latrobe City Shire and the RSPCA to ensure the care of our animals is to the highest of ethical standards at all times.  

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Our animals are our passion and we do not do this as a part time exercise like many micro-breeders.

We dedicate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to each and every one of our animals.

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We strongly advise purchasers to buy from specialist dog breeders and not from part-time breeders who allow their dogs to whelp unsupervised.

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We are trusted experts in our field and with over 45 years of experience, we know dogs!

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We have 15 employees who are well trained and experienced, and they each ensure our dogs receive fulfilling experiences and an excellent quality of life.

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​We have access to extensive bloodlines as our male and female dogs have been carefully selected 45 years for health, intelligence, temperament and hypoallergenic qualities.

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They have been chosen because they possess the best qualities of their breed.

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Our Mission is to breed for excellence in Health, Intelligence, Temperament and Hypo-Allergenic qualities.

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As responsible and ethical breeders, we provide our customers with ongoing advice and support for the LIFETIME of their puppy.

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Please take some time to explore our website, if you have any further questions please contact us.​

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Thankyou

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Charlie and Sharron Maddaluno

Puppies Downunder are one of very few commercial dog breeders that have been approved by the Minister of Agriculture to breed dogs due to our highly professional and ethical standards.

 

Our approval to breed by the Minister of Agriculture MP was based on the recommendation from Animal Welfare Victoria's Chief  Veterinary Officer.

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We are now the leaders in this industry and have the highest ethical standards in the world!​

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As a Commercial Dog Breeder, we must receive approval from the Chief Veterinary Office of Victoria in order to operate and are under one of Australia’s toughest animal welfare reforms!

 

This world-first law in Victoria puts an end to animal cruelty and imposes some of the toughest restrictions ever seen on animal welfare.

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Puppies Downunder works closely with the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare Victoria to ensure full ongoing compliance with the Code of Practice for the Operation of Breeding and Rearing Business 2018.

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As a Commercial breeder we must comply with the following requirements:

- Restrict numbers to no more than 50 fertile females

- Register with the local council as a domestic animal business

- Assist welfare officers to audit the premises upon request

- Educate and train staff and volunteers

- Ensure staff have appropriate qualifications

- Maintain a Health management plan for each breed of dog

- Maintain a Retirement plan for each dog

- Implement an exercise, enrichment, socialising and handling policy.