Paying for an older dog is usually more straightforward than buying a puppy. Because the dog already exists and is ready for their new home, there's typically no waitlist fee or staged deposit - most purchases are a single, full payment upfront. Every breeder runs their program a little differently, and that includes how they handle payments. All RightPaw breeders are verified, but there's some natural variation in how each one works. Knowing the common stages helps you feel

The 3-3-3 rule is a general guideline for how to help your older dog settle in to your home - roughly the first 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months. It's a helpful map for older dogs in particular, who arrive with their own history, habits and expectations. Every dog moves through it at their own pace, so treat it as a guide, not a schedule. Bringing home an older dog is a little different to raising a puppy. Your new dog already has a personality, a routine and a set of "normal" e

Common dog breeding associations There are three common, reputable breeding organisations that many RightPaw breeders are members of:...

Browse responsible Cavoodle breeders on RightPaw What is the average price of a Cavoodle puppy? The average price of a Cavoodle on RightPaw is $3600. Individual prices will vary from breeder to breeder, depending on factors such as health testing, colour and location. The price of a Cavoodle from a responsible breeder will generally range from $1500-$6000. If you have found a puppy that is advertised for less than $1000, or for more than $10,000 then this is outside the usua

The German Shepherd, Border Collie and Kelpie are often said to be the most trainable of all dog breeds. But popular companion breeds...

Since the COVID pandemic, 69% of Australian households now have a pet, and almost half of those pets are dogs. There was a huge surge in...

Many people have heard the term ‘pedigree’ but don’t know what it refers to. Is a dog with a pedigree better than one without? How do you...

Many people are surprised by the cost of a puppy from a responsibly bred breeder. You may be comparing the cost of a RightPaw puppy with...

Browse responsible Moodle breeders on RightPaw The Moodle is a small Poodle cross that is growing in popularity. Moodles are gentle, loving dogs and are generally a healthy breed. They are a cross between a Maltese and a Poodle (usually a Miniature or Toy Poodle). RightPaw lists all the health tests each Moodle breeder conducts, on their profile. There is a ‘Core’ and ‘Additional’ list. If a test is showing on the profile, that means RightPaw have checked that the breeder is

Browse responsible Groodle breeders on RightPaw The Groodle is a large Poodle cross popular for their loyal and friendly personalities. They make perfect family dogs and are generally a healthy breed. They are a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle (usually a Standard Poodle). RightPaw lists all the health tests each Groodle breeder conducts, on their profile. There is a ‘Core’ and ‘Additional’ list. If a test is showing on the profile, that means RightPaw have check