From pairing decision to going home: how a litter is planned and raised

Stage by stage

Six documented stages

1. 01

   Pairing decision

   Before conception

   A litter begins as a documented genetic decision, not an availability date.

   • •Both parents hold current DNA panel results and a recorded ADAMTS3 copy number.
   • •Pairings that would increase variant copy number in offspring are excluded.
   • •Structure, airway function and temperament are reviewed on both parents.

   Hollywood Standard™ pillars supported

   • Genetic Screening
   • Airway Function
   • Structure and Temperament
2. 02

   Pregnancy and delivery

   Weeks 1 to 9

   Gestation is managed with veterinary imaging and a planned delivery date.

   • •Ultrasound confirmation and radiographic litter count inform the delivery plan.
   • •Caesarean delivery is scheduled with a reproductive veterinary team rather than left to chance.
   • •Neonatal resuscitation and thermal support protocols are in place before delivery.

   Hollywood Standard™ pillars supported

   • Veterinary Oversight
   • Documentation
3. 03

   Neonatal period

   Weeks 0 to 3

   The highest-risk period is managed with round-the-clock observation.

   • •Daily weights are recorded for every puppy and reviewed against expected gain.
   • •Thermal regulation, hydration and feeding are monitored continuously.
   • •Early neurological stimulation is introduced under a documented protocol.

   Hollywood Standard™ pillars supported

   • Veterinary Oversight
   • Documentation
4. 04

   Development and enrichment

   Weeks 3 to 8

   Puppies are raised inside the household under our Raised with Purpose protocol.

   • •Graduated sound, surface and handling exposure across the socialisation window.
   • •Household living, crate familiarity and toilet routine introduced early.
   • •Individual temperament notes recorded for matching to families.

   Hollywood Standard™ pillars supported

   • Structure and Temperament
   • Education and Lifetime Support
5. 05

   Veterinary clearance and records

   Weeks 6 to 8

   Each puppy is examined, vaccinated, microchipped and documented before leaving.

   • •Independent veterinary health examination with written findings.
   • •First vaccination, worming schedule and microchip registration completed.
   • •Registry paperwork, parent DNA reports and pedigree supplied to the family.

   Hollywood Standard™ pillars supported

   • Veterinary Oversight
   • Documentation
6. 06

   Going home

   Week 8 onward

   Families receive the records, the routine and a direct line to us.

   • •Written care guidance covering feeding, skin, heat management and exercise.
   • •Interstate transport arranged with climate-controlled, welfare-first carriers.
   • •Lifetime breeder support by phone, email or WhatsApp for the life of the dog.

   Hollywood Standard™ pillars supported

   • Education and Lifetime Support
   • Documentation

Your side of the process

What happens from here

1. 1

   Apply

   A short application tells us about your household. No payment, no obligation, and it does not reserve a puppy.

   Start an application →
2. 2

   Personal review and call

   Nick and Sheila respond within 24–48 hours to discuss suitability, timing and expectations.

   How the waitlist works →
3. 3

   Allocation and reservation

   Puppies are matched on suitability, not order of enquiry. Reservation terms are confirmed in writing before any payment.

   Litters and inclusions →
4. 4

   Going home and lifetime support

   Documentation, transport arrangements where needed, and ongoing breeder support for the life of the dog.

   See families with our dogs →

The testing behind each pairing is set out on the health program page. DNA screening reduces known genetic risk; it does not guarantee a clinically unaffected dog.