Free Range Pooches NZ is a family owned and operated business in North Canterbury, New Zealand
We are members of the DNZ , CKC , MDBA, ICBS and we are also a regestered company.
We do FULL BREED DNA PROFILE TESTS ON OUR DOGS and EYE CERTIFICATES ON OUR SCHNAUZERS.
Our French Bulldogs are all tested and each dog has a clear BRACHYCEPHALIC OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY SYNDROME certificate
We make sure our dogs are fully vet checked yearly.
Michelle worked as a vet Nurse for 18 years in a small-animal practice in Christchurch. During this time first studying and attaining a Diploma in Animal Care, then Veterinary Nursing in accordance with the Animal Technology and Nursing Board N.Z. and a Certificate in Animal Industry Services – Dogs. In addition she has completed a certificate in Canine dog obedience and a certificate in Small Business Management.
Michelle and Chloe are both NZCAC certified microchip implanters.
We are proud to be approved by AIR NZ to offer you a domestic pet transport service.
This is a family run business so when Michelle needs a hand her daughter Chloe is here to help.
Yes we are free range; our dogs are not locked up while we are at work! This is our job. We always have a staff member here with our dogs as our dogs get top quality care and love.
Free Range Pooches NZ donates to the SPCA and Dog Watch. We also support miniature schnauzers of christchurch and French Bulldogs Christchurch christmas events.
Free Range Pooches NZ is always investing in staff training.
We breed Minature Schnauzers and French Bulldogs, board dogs, groom dogs, run a mobile vet nursing service and have a shop here and a online shop for all your dog needs.
We stock Royal canin 2kg puppy food a super premium diet and also products from Ziwi peak, Yours Droolly, Bio Groom, Red Dingo, Shear Magic and ToughDog-Pet one.
We also enjoy showing some of our French Bulldogs and Min Schnauzers over the summer.
The dogs we breed are Minature Schnauzers and French Bulldogs.
Our property has a security system to protect all dogs.