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About Us

Raising puppies. Supporting families. Creating lifelong bonds.

Puppies Downunder is a family led, state government licensed breeding and rearing business operating under strict regulatory oversight in Victoria. Every aspect of our operation is designed to prioritise animal welfare, behavioural development, and long term success in family homes.

 

We work within high levels of compliance, accountability, and welfare standards, but regulation alone does not create great dogs. Preparation, guidance, and education do.

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Our Story

We believe great dogs are created, not found.

 

Puppies Downunder was founded on the understanding that owning a puppy is not what most people fear.

Failing one is.

 

Families worry about doing the wrong thing, creating behavioural issues, or not knowing how to respond when

challenges arise. Those fears are valid and they are exactly why Puppies Downunder exists.

 

Our role is not to sell puppies.

Our role is to educate families so they feel confident, capable, and supported from day one.

 

Behaviour is learned.

Confidence is created through structure, routine, and understanding.

Health risk is managed through regulation, transparency, and responsible breeding.

 

When owners are taught properly, puppies thrive.

Meet The Team

Owners

Animal Care & Development Team

Clare O'Meara

Claire O'Meara

Animal Care Supervisor

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Paityn Draper

Paityn Draper

Trainee Animal Attendant

 

Klara Lenser

Klara Lenser

Trainee Animal Attendant

Janet Parnell

Janet Parnell

Puppy Development, Training and Animal Care Coordinator

Lucy Boyd

Lucy Boyd

Anmial Attendant

 

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Cheyenne Haddock-Brook

Animal Attendant

Maintenance and Facilities Support

Office and Client Support

Damian Maddalunoo

Damian Maddaluno

Accountant & Strategic Advisor

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Kristine Delmindo

Admin Assistant and Customer Support Officer

Maddison Ohlson

Maddison Ohlson

Customer Services and Compliance Coordinator

Helaine Maddaluno

Helaine Maddaluno

Sales and Marketing

Our Courier Division

Puppies Downunder operates a dedicated courier division providing professional pet transport services Australia wide.

 

We are commercial pet travel agents and authorised agents with Virgin Airlines, allowing us to manage interstate flights directly. We also provide on road transport to any location within Australia.

 

This division operates under the same welfare standards as our breeding and rearing program. Careful planning, stress minimisation, and clear communication ensure puppies travel safely and comfortably from our care to their new homes.

Our Commitment

Everything we do is built around one outcome.

Calm, confident dogs and confident owners.

 

We raise puppies with purpose and structure.

We educate families so they feel prepared, not overwhelmed.

And we remain a point of support long after puppies go home.

 

That is the Puppies Downunder approach.

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