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Litter Announcements & Nursery Schedule

Upcoming Litters & Early Development

We breed selectively and infrequently. Every litter is born and nurtured inside our home, receiving extensive early neurological stimulation, daily sensory enrichment, and gentle human contact throughout their first 8 weeks.

Confirmed Litters

Current & Planned Pairings

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis to align puppy temperament with household lifestyles.

Upcoming Spring / Summer Litter
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Accepting Waitlist Applications

Upcoming Spring / Summer Litter

We are currently accepting waitlist applications for our upcoming litter. Both parents have sound hip & elbow scores, clear eye tests, and remarkable child-friendly temperaments. Pups will be KUSA registered, microchipped, dewormed, and inoculated.

Estimated BirthOctober 2026
Ready for PlacementDecember 2026 (At 8 Weeks)
Confirmed Parentage
Sire

Copper Crown of Lochariko

Dam

Honey Amber of Lochariko

Nursery Curriculum

The First 56 Days

Our structured early development protocol introduces progressive sensory stimulation, gentle daily handling, and sound desensitisation to prepare confident, calm companions.

Weeks 1 – 2Neonatal Stage

Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)

Daily gentle tactile stimulation, thermal exposure, and mild gravitational balance exercises designed to boost cardiovascular function and stress tolerance in future life.

Weeks 3 – 4Transitional Stage

Sensory & Acoustic Desensitisation

Eyes open, ear canals clear. Puppies are gently acclimated to household acoustic environments (washing machines, thunder audio tracks, kitchen chatter) and individual human holding.

Weeks 5 – 6Social Imprint Stage

Garden Exploration & Child Socialisation

Supervised garden outings, lawn and texture exploration, shallow water splash play, toddler familiarity under close supervision, and natural bite inhibition learning.

Weeks 7 – 8Placement Readiness

Veterinary Clearance & Transition

Complete clinical physical exam by our registered veterinary surgeon, first vaccination (5-in-1), ISO microchip insertion, crate travel introduction, and handover at 8 weeks.

The Lochariko Standard

What Every Puppy Arrives With

Complete transparency and comprehensive support for your family from day one.

01

Official KUSA Registration Certificate

Original pedigree certification issued by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa verifying purebred ancestry and generation lines.

02

ISO Microchip & National Registration

Internationally recognized microchip implanted by our veterinary surgeon and logged into the South African companion animal registry.

03

Veterinary Passport & Vaccination Record

First standard vaccination (5-in-1), clinical check record, and developmental physical clearance report signed by our veterinary clinic.

04

Complete Deworming Schedule

Strict prophylactic deworming regimen administered at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks, fully logged in your medical record.

05

Comprehensive Puppy Transition Packet

A scent blanket carrying familiar litter scent, a supply of premium transition kibble, and feeding and routine guidelines.

06

Lifelong Breeder Mentorship

Direct personal access to Kobus and Louwra van der Linde for ongoing advice on dietary development, training milestones, and veterinary guidance.

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