Puppies

Puppies

I adhere to Dogs New Zealand Breeders Code of Conduct. All puppies will be pedigree registered with Dogs NZ (aka NZ Kennel Association), be microchipped and have had their 1st vaccination before they move to their new home.

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.

Josie R Apr 2026

"Have I mentioned lately how much of a sweetheart Aria is? You've done an amazing job with these pups!"

Wellington Canine Obedience Club Feb 2026

"I am teaching a lagotto from you. An amazing, well rounded confident young dog. Knows when to to stop playing and focus. Well done!"

Alana O May 2025

From Aggie's Daycare - "Super confident, respectful of other dogs - this is incredibly well reflective of her breeder. It's not often we have pups come in as happy-go-lucky as her"

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

Waitlist

Subject to sufficient confirmed wait list requests we will be proceeding with the below mating combinations. You can elect to join the waitlist for the first puppy available according to your order in the queue or request a specific bitch. There is no commitment until we request a deposit in the month prior to mating.

To guarantee a puppy and be kept updated, we recommend you proceed with making a wait list request.

Feb 2027

Bitch: Rosie
Dog: Bacci
Expected # puppies: 4 - 6
Mating Date: Oct 2026
Whelping Date: Dec 2026
Puppy Availability: Feb 2027
Litter COI: 5.4%

Deposit ($200) will be taken from 1st 4 only. Final payment at 4 weeks of age.

 

2028

Bitch: Hydi
Dog: TBA
Expected # puppies: 6 - 8
Mating Date: TBA
Whelping Date: TBA
Puppy Collection: TBA
Litter COI:  1.0 - 5.4%

Deposit ($200) will be taken from 1st 6 only. Final payment at 4 weeks of age.

 

Jun 2028

Bitch: Rosie
Dog: TBA
Expected # puppies: 4 - 6
Mating Date: Feb 2028
Whelping Date: Apr 2028
Puppy Availability: Jun 2028
Litter COI: 1.0 - 5.4%

Deposit ($200) will be taken from 1st 4 only. Final payment at 4 weeks of age.

 

Wait List Request

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.

You may specify a gender in your waitlist request but please note that we cannot provide guarantee of a colour and/or markings.

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.

Submit Request

Other Breeder Contacts

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

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