I'm the breeder behind Leslie Kalwara located in Lady Lake, FL. We absolutely love Australian Labradoodles and we aim to produce healthy and exceptional puppies that will thrive in their future homes. We offer well-tempered, health-tested family companions with foundations that nurture curiosity, drive, and obedience. We love our pups and you will too!
About Leslie
We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of an Australian Labradoodle with other individuals and families!
What makes Leslie’s program special
We are dedicated to always providing you with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies. We truly cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible.
Leslie has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.
Leslie may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Leslie offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Leslie directly.
We do everything we can to ensure we are providing well-rounded and easily trainable pups. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Avidog.
We follow the appropriate puppy health protocols.
We send our puppies home with Microchip.
Leslie offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Why Leslie started breeding
We wanted to put our passion for Australian Labradoodles to good use. Breeding healthy, happy puppies is our way to give back to the breed and the families who love them. We want nothing more than to see each of our dogs and puppies shine!
Leslie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Leslie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Leslie’s program has three sizes
Leslie’s Australian Labradoodle puppies include standard, medium, and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.
Leslie’s links
Leslie Kalwara meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Australian Labradoodle
Excellent level
Leslie Kalwara reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Australian Labradoodles.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).