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Priya K.
Ballarat, VIC
“Honest, kind and completely upfront about health testing. Our girl came home happy and settled.”
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Rachel M.Bendigo, VIC
Everything they promised, and more
Health tested, endlessly patient with our questions, and they still check in months later. You can tell they love these dogs.
Reply from the breeder · 14 Mar 2026
Thank you Rachel. It has been a joy watching Willow grow up. Give her a scratch behind the ears from us.
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