A LITTLE BACKGROUND

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How It All Started

We are Monique Koelewijn and Eelco Neger. Together we share a deep love for nature, sustainability, and exploring new paths. Monique has a creative background—art academy, music, and photography—while Eelco studied ecological agriculture at the anthroposophical school Warmonderhof, followed by environmental science, in which he worked for many years.

Over time, our paths and passions have come together—especially through our shared interest in health, behavior, and the well-being of animals.

When Monique became chronically ill, she underwent various treatments. Bioresonance therapy from Regumed proved to be deeply supportive during this time. We've also witnessed its positive effects in animals.
Additionally, the teachings of Anne Lill Kvam have greatly influenced us in observing natural canine behavior and recognizing each dog’s intrinsic value. These insights now form the heart of our lifestyle and our small-scale, holistic breeding program

Dogs are Family

For us, a dog is truly part of the family, just like our human children. This means every dog deserves attention, understanding, and respect. It's up to us as humans to learn and speak their language: by recognizing signals, needs, and behavior.

In 2008, we welcomed Rutlands Lil Gem from Australia into our family. She is the founder of our Upsidedown Labradoodles line. Her daughter Rubi, now 15, is still with us and remains the sweetest, most easy-going companion you can imagine. Over the years, Gem was followed by carefully selected dogs from Australia, Canada, and the USA, including Rivermist Gabriel,  Country Doodles Red, Canadian Doodles Oria, Gemstone Bliss, and Tualatin Rivers Snoopy.

Most of our original dogs are now enjoying their well-earned retirement. To continue their legacy, we have kept a few of their grandchildren in our breeding program. From the beginning, we chose to remain small-scale, with no more than one or two litters per year. And now , we are semi retired and choose to only have one litter in one or even in two years. In addition, we’re developing a vacation and sensory garden in Sauerland, where dogs and humans can connect and grow in a natural environment.

Our Guidance & Vision

Raising and guiding puppies into gentle, balanced dogs is at the heart of what we do. Our approach is rooted in a clear, holistic vision, where the dog is a true member of the family.

Our home is fully adapted to this philosophy. We don’t use crates or runs—our puppies grow up right in our living space, surrounded by daily life, love, and structure. Because of this approach, our puppies don’t leave at 8 weeks, but stay with us until 9-12 weeks of age. This extra time is crucial: they learn social behavior, gain unique experiences, and form secure attachments.

Every being-human or animal, thrives in a safe, loving environment, supported by a caregiver who fosters connection. That’s the foundation we lay for each puppy through our PuppyPlusProgram (PPP), giving both the puppy and the new family the best possible start in life.

​Scientific Foundation

Our approach is guided by up-to-date scientific knowledge in the fields of dog behavior, education, nutrition, and early development. Eelco’s background in environmental science and ecological farming, combined with our deep interest in canine psychology, led him to study with Anne Lill Kvam, whose insights still shape our daily practice.

We continuously educate ourselves to stay current on topics like healthy nutrition, tailored vaccinations, bioresonance, and behavior support. So that we can offer thoughtful and well-informed guidance to both dog and human.

​Health & Well-being

The health of our dogs is essential. All breeding dogs undergo extensive health testing before joining our program:

• Hips and elbows are assessed by OFA in the USA

• A broad genetic profile is run by Orivet in Australia

• Breed-specific screenings cover 40+ scientifically validated genetic traits relevant to the Australian Labradoodle

Each dog also receives a DNA Profile (genetic fingerprint), which is a requirement for membership in WALA.

We feed our dogs organic fresh meat to support optimal health and vitality. We don’t follow a fixed vaccination schedule, but work with veterinarians and specialist to measure immunity levels and apply tailor-made vaccinations. trough Vaccicheck.

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WALA Association

We are proud members of WALA (Worldwide Australian Labradoodle Association),since they started. Wala is an international breeders' network that emphasizes transparency, health, and behavioral development. All of our dogs are WALA registered, and we actively support innovations in ethical breeding.