Puppies

Puppies

I adhere to Dogs New Zealand Breeders Code of Conduct.

Because my passion is dog sports (obedience and Rally O), breeding for temperament is of paramount importance to me. To aid in producing well rounded, confident pups I follow the Puppy Culture program.

The first 16 weeks is the period in which comprehensive socialisation will have the greatest impact. You can commence/continue socialisation beyond this age but progress will be much slower. Socialisation involves so much more than introducing your puppy to people and dogs. Click here for a socialisation guide and check list.

I also place great importance in ensuring genetic diversity in my breeding programme. My litters will all have a maximum pedigree COI (coefficient of inbreeding) score of 10.

Peta B Mar 2025

You're an amazing dog breeder Nicky - light years ahead of the kennel where we purchased our 2 Goldies. So, a huge thank you to you and Simon, we feel extremely fortunate to have Gracie as part of our family.

Yanna P Apr 2025
You've done an amazing job making this doggie such a delight - I'm so impressed seeing her with other dogs. Pity that most dogs are not at all sociable. She's very brave and I'm a proud mummy when I see her with others.
Jane B Feb 2025

You SO deserve what you have achieved to date … Your ‘parenting’ of Hydi and the pups has been exemplary; thanks so much for setting things up to be a ‘win’ all-round.

Litter Availability / Breeding Plans

Subject to sufficient confirmed wait list requests we will be proceeding with the below mating combinations.

As a responsible breeder, we will not proceed with breeding without having homes for our puppies. To guarantee a puppy, we recommend you proceed with making a confirmed wait list.

Nov 2025

Bitch: Rosie
Dog: TBA (Bacci or Billy)
Status: Confirmed
Mating Date: Jul 2025
Whelping Date: Sep 2025
Puppy Availability: Nov 2025
Litter COI: 5.4% to 10.4%

Rosie

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Jun 2026

Bitch: Hydi
Dog: TBA (Bacci or Billy)
Status: Confirmed
Mating Date: Feb 2026
Whelping Date: Apr 2026
Puppy Availability: Jun 2026
Litter COI: 5.4% to 10.4%

Hydi

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Wait List Application

 

We will reconfirm your wait list request with you one month prior to mating and raise the deposit invoice of $200 at that time. Final and full payment is when the puppy is 4 weeks of age.

The deposit is is refundable if we cannot supply a puppy to you.

We strongly recommend that you arrange to visit us to meet our dogs and satisfy yourself that you are happy with their temperament.

If you are not yet ready to confirm a wait list request keep an eye on our website and facebook pages to see our breeding plans.

Please complete this form with as much detail as possible so we can then determine the best puppy/owner match.


Breeder Contacts

RosaCasa Lagotto Romagnolo
822 Chester Road
RD 1
Carterton 5791, NZ

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