Salona- Australian Labradoodles of North America
Meet the breeder
I'm Christy C., the breeder behind Salona- Australian Labradoodles of North America located in Big Sandy, TX. Our priority here at Salona is a well balanced, healthy, properly socialized puppy who will grow to be one of your most treasured family members! Our dogs live with us in our home, or in carefully screened guardian homes, making us a true family breeder. All our puppies are raised in our home alongside our family. We home educate our children, which gives us the unique opportunity to care for our dogs and puppies 24/7. Once a litter is born, it's all hands on deck for the next two-three months! We love every minute we spend with these puppies until they go home with you. We use the Puppy Culture Method with our dogs to ensure the best possible trajectory for their life. Our puppy school starts at just three days old! We begin with Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), followed by weeks of socialization at the appropriate ages, behavioral shaping games, desensitizing exercises, temperament testing, early crate training and lots and lots of cuddles. We put in hours of love and work so you can have a puppy with the best possible start in life.
Q. & A. with Christy
Why did you start breeding?
Raising these amazing dogs is truly a family affair. We have worked with and raised a couple different breeds of dogs since 2009 including Miniature Dachshunds and Working German Shepherds. We began our journey with Australian Labradoodles In 2017, when health issues and severe allergies drove us to find a family companion with very specific attributes. We have found that and more in the Australian Labradoodle! Intelligent, beautiful, goofy, intuitive, loyal, precocious, sociable and allergy/asthma friendly. They have become the perfect dog for our family and will became the perfect dog for yours!What makes your program special?
1. Each dog in our breeding program must pass extensive health tests for hips, elbows, eyes, and be certified genetically free of 11 inherited diseases before joining our breeding program 2. We DNA profile our adult dogs and have a genetic coat and color panel preformed to have the best insight into planning litters. 3. We thoroughly screen all our potential breeding pairs for temperament, health, confirmation and genetic compatibility. 4. Our dogs live with us in our own home or in carefully screened guardian homes. They enjoy healthy, happy and fulfilling lives as family pets. 5. We incorporate and utilize the extensive Puppy Culture Method to instill the best possible start in life for our puppies (see https://shoppuppyculture.com/pages/puppy-culture-1 for more information) 6. We offer a 2 year written genetic health guarantee on all our puppies. 7. All our puppies will be age appropriately wormed, given their puppy shots and have a thorough vet check before going home with you. 8. Our Puppies are microchipped for permanent identification before leaving our home 9. We offer you lifetime Breeder Support for you and your puppy.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are medium size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include caramel ice, caramel cream, caramel, caramel red, red, gold, apricot, chocolate, cafe, parchment, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Anne
Went homeFemale
Emma
Went homeFemale
Charlotte
Went homeFemale
Lizzie
Went homeFemale
Knightly
Went homeMale
Elinor
Went homeFemale
Brûlée
Went homeFemale
Tiramisu
Went homeFemale
Eclair
Went homeFemale
Bonbon
Went homeFemale
Gelato
Went homeFemale
Chai
Went homeFemale
Cocoa
Went homeFemale
Truffle
Went homeFemale
Biscotti
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Christy
Christy has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“1.) A healthy, vibrant ALD puppy who has been given around-the-clock care and loved for the first 9 weeks of life. 2.) 2-year health guarantee against life-altering genetic issues 3.) Health record with age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm & parasite control 4.) Strict spay/neuter contract (non-negotiable) 5.) A clean bill of health by our veterinarian 6.) Microchip & registration form 7.) Puppy blanket with sibling & mum's scent 8.) Sample of puppy food that puppy has been eating 9.) A lifetime of support from us! $500 non-refundable deposit is required to join a specific litter reservation list (puppy to be chosen after birth, between 4-7 weeks), reserve a specific puppy (currently advertised) until contract is signed, or join our Master List for an unspecified upcoming litter, yet to be born.”
Contract & health guarantee
Christy may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Christy offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Christy directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Christy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Big Sandy, TX
1082 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at DFW
1171 miles away
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More about Christy
Christy has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Christy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Christy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Salona- Australian Labradoodles of North America meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Salona- Australian Labradoodles of North America reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Australian Labradoodles.
Hip Dysplasia , Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Temperament Test
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD), Labrador Retriever Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Animal Genetics Panel, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
