Team Kombinalong "Home of the Super Dogs"

14/06/2026

LOOKING FOR A FOUR LEGGED FAMILY MEMBER TO LOVE🐾🐾🐾

TWO Males and ONE female available and ready to be a new family member in June 2026.
Pups are vaccinated, wormed every two weeks and have received a complete and comprehensive 10 point health check by Dr Michelle Harvey of At Home Home Veterinary Services. Documentation will be provided.
Pups are obligate clear by parentage as both parents are clear of all congenital diseases in the Australian Cattle Dog. Documentation will be provided.
BAER Hearing tested at 7 weeks of age and all puppies are full bilateral hearing.
Free one month Pet Insurance with Trupanion from the moment you receive your puppy.
A puppy pack with puppy food, treats and lots of goodies so your new four legged companion had the best start in life.
All puppies EXCLUSIVELY HAND-RAISED by Narelle At Kombinalong
For more information please phone Narelle on 0419 787375, DM or email
[email protected]
BIN000984399
Kombinalong kennels ABN 99 209 925 507

13/06/2026

And I am not crazy. 🐾🐾 you really cannot trust most people these days 😢

11/06/2026

🐾Proud proud breeder moment🐾
Lori Graham, you have done a truly fabulous with Wiz 👍🐾💚
⭐️AM GR CH KOMBINALONG SUPER OF OZ SWD ⭐️ (Imp Aust)
Not only is he a multi group winner and owner/handler BIS winner, he has his Scent work excellent, plus several obedience titles to his name.
Thank you to the Australian Cattle Dog Club of America for the invitation to compete at the top 20 competition.

09/06/2026

🐾What Should You Expect When Visiting a Breeder? 🐾

Bringing home a puppy starts long before pickup day. One of the best things a prospective puppy owner can do is visit the breeder and see firsthand how the dogs are raised.

When visiting a breeder, here are a few things you should expect to see:

✔️ Healthy, happy dogs
The dogs should appear well-fed, energetic, and comfortable in their environment. Their coats should be clean, eyes bright, and overall condition well maintained.

✔️ A clean home and kennel area
No kennel is spotless 100% of the time—dogs live there—but the environment should be clean, sanitary, and well cared for. Fresh water, clean bedding, and proper fencing should all be present.

✔️ Clean grooming and care areas
Whether it’s a grooming room, whelping area, or kennel space, these areas should be organized and maintained with the dogs’ health and safety in mind.

✔️ Well-socialized dogs
The dogs should be comfortable around people and show stable temperaments. They don’t all need to be outgoing social butterflies, but they should not appear neglected or fearful.

✔️ The opportunity to meet adult dogs
While you may not always meet both parents (many breeders use outside stud dogs), you should be able to meet the mother when appropriate and often other related dogs that help represent the breeder’s program.

✔️ Health testing documentation
A responsible breeder should be willing to discuss the health testing performed on their breeding dogs and explain why those tests matter for the breed.

✔️ Documentation and health records
A responsible breeder should provide appropriate documentation for their puppies, including registration paperwork, veterinary records, age-appropriate vaccinations, and a written contract. Puppies should be examined by a veterinarian prior to placement, and many breeders also microchip their puppies for permanent identification.

✔️ Questions from the breeder
A good breeder isn’t just interviewing you—you should expect them to ask questions too. Responsible breeders care deeply about where their puppies are going and want to ensure a good match.

✔️ A lifetime commitment
The relationship shouldn’t end when you take your puppy home. A reputable breeder remains available for guidance, support, and is willing to take their dogs back if circumstances ever change.

🚩 What you should NOT expect:
❌ Dozens of puppies constantly available
❌ Dogs that appear unhealthy or neglected
❌ A breeder unwilling to answer questions
❌ No proof of health testing
❌ No contract or health records provided
❌ Pressure to buy immediately
❌ A breeder who disappears after the sale

At the end of the day, you’re not just choosing a puppy—you’re choosing the breeder behind that puppy. The right breeder will be just as invested in your success as you are.

❤️ A well-bred puppy begins with a breeder who cares about every stage of that puppy’s life, from birth to forever home.

All Team Kombinalong "Home of the Super Dogs" pups have a lifetime commitment from Narelle At Kombinalong that she will be there always to answer any questions you may have.

All pups are non affected for any and all genetic disorders specific to the Australian Cattle Dog. Documentation is provided.

All pups are BAER hearing tested and Documentation is provided.

This is Miss Stella, being watched over by her big brother Cooper who is another Team Kombinalong member. Benjamin Miller now has two Team Kombinalong members. Miss Stella is one of the gorgeous girls from the current litter. Miss Stella went to her forever home over the Kings birthday long weekend.

08/06/2026

🐾🐾🐾PUPPIES AVAILABLE 🐾🐾🐾
First litter born 6 April 2026.
Second litter born 12 April 2026
Males and females available and ready to be a new family member in June 2026.
Pups are vaccinated, wormed every two weeks and have received a complete and comprehensive 10 point health check by Dr Michelle Harvey of At Home Home Veterinary Services. Documentation will be provided.
Pups are obligate clear by parentage as both parents are clear of all congenital diseases in the Australian Cattle Dog. Documentation will be provided.
BAER Hearing tested at 7 weeks of age and all puppies are full bilateral hearing.
Free one month Pet Insurance with Trupanioncatt from the moment you receive your puppy.
A puppy pack with puppy food, treats and lots of goodies so your new four legged companion had the best start in life.
All puppies EXCLUSIVELY HAND-RAISED by Narelle At Kombinalong
For more information by email, Narelle will send you a puppy application form.
[email protected]
BIN000984399
Kombinalong kennels ABN 99 209 925 507

05/06/2026

WHAT A BREEDER NEVER SAYS OUT LOUD..

🤔 People often think that a breeder lives among perfect dogs. But they forget everything that goes into bringing these little miracles into the world. Photos are sweet, but the reality is intense and demanding.

✨ Every birth is a lottery.
You can prepare, plan, and study everything… but not a single delivery goes exactly as hoped. Every time it feels like the first time, even after years of experience.

😢 Death is our greatest enemy.
A bitch who develops complications, a puppy that doesn't make it…

It happens unexpectedly and breaks your heart every time.

✨ Using a good stud dog costs money and effort. Travel expenses, matings, tests, nighttime care…

And then hoping that everything goes well: diarrhea, infections, stunted growth.
Breeding is an investment: financial, emotional, and physical.

✨Bottle feeding? Cute, yes… for the first five minutes. But after that, feeding every 2–3 hours, day and night, for weeks.

That is pure survival mode, with a whole lot of energy as salvation.

🤦‍♀️ People often view puppies as “business”:

“Number of puppies × price = profit!”

But they forget the:

• Health & Genetic testing
• Matings
• Shows
• Training
• Nutrition
• Veterinarian
• Care and hygiene
• Photos, advertising, website
• Kilograms of food and mountains of poop!!🙈

What is left? Rarely a gold bar. Let alone a decent hourly wage 😁

😴 Sleepless nights are inevitable.
No weekends, no vacation, no break.

🤫 Who really raises the puppies?

The bitch… AND the breeder.
Every small infection can threaten an entire litter.

😬 And the question “Why is it so expensive?”

If we got a dollar for every time…

The dogs would be eating caviar instead of kibble or meat.

😵‍💫 Future owners always make us worried.
A puppy isn't a package you just send off.
We choose the forever homes carefully; sometimes we refuse, sometimes we wait longer.

🫥 Emotional fatigue?
You almost never see that.
The pressure, the responsibility, watching over every detail…And the loneliness during an emergency.

🤐 Sometimes we want to quit.
After loss. After setbacks. After exhaustion.

And then a pup opens its little eyes… and everything starts all over again.
It is a passion that never lets you go!

🙏 The grief of loss…

We rarely talk about that.
But with every farewell, a piece of us dies with them. Yet we rise again, for the puppies that still need a home.

🥰 Yes, there are beautiful moments.
Yes, there is immense joy.

But behind every experienced breeder lies a path full of sleepless nights, tears…
And an unconditional love for these special animals.♥️🥰♥️

04/06/2026

A day in the life of a Team Kombinalong Team Kombinalong "Home of the Super Dogs" I think Tracker has settled well into his new home. 🐾💕🏠🐶😊

30/05/2026

A Day in the life of a Team Kombinalong "Home of the Super Dogs" member.
Here we have puppies and more puppies.
They are ready to leave for their new forever homes as of 5 June 2026.
There are both males and females available.
Pups are vaccinated, wormed every two weeks and receive a complete and comprehensive 10 point health check by Dr Michelle Harvey of of Home Veterinary Services.
Pups are obligate obligate clear by parentage as all parents are unaffected of all congenital disorders in the Australian Cattle Dog and documention will be provided at time of pick up.
BAER hearing tested this week.
Free one month Pet Insurance with Trupanion from the moment you receive your puppy.
A puppy pack with puppy food, treats and lots of goodies so your new four legged family member has the best start on their journey in life.
All puppies are exclusively hand-raised by Narelle At Kombinalong
For more information by DM, or email Narelle will send you a puppy application form.
[email protected]
BIN 00984399
KOMBINALONG KENNELS ABN 99 209 925 507

30/05/2026

27/05/2026

A Day in the Life of a Team Kombinalong member.

Gay Meyer writes
When it was time to find a replacement for our blue dog, I conducted thorough research on breeders. In New Zealand, well-bred Cattle Dogs were becoming increasingly difficult to locate, and there were far too many ‘puppy mill’ breeders profiting without considering the dogs' health.

Kombinalong Kennels conducts comprehensive health tests on all puppies before they are made available for sale and provides a lifetime genetic health guarantee.

NZ Ch Kombinalong Super Spinafex recently passed away at the age of 13 after enjoying a happy and healthy life. I miss her dearly.

Team Kombinalong is proud to celebrate nearly 50 years of exceptional breeding, with all dogs fully DNA health tested, parentage verified, and BAER hearing tested clear.

Every puppy undergoes a TEN-point health check along with their initial vaccinations by a qualified and experienced veterinarian before it goes to its new family.

So, if you are looking for the ultimate four legged companion, look no further than puppies exclusively hand-reared by Narelle At Kombinalong