24th April 2026 ~ If you would like
to be added to our waiting list, please send us an 
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24th April 2026 ~ If you would like
to be added to our waiting list, please send us an with some info about yourself.
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* For
our PUPPY OWNERS ~ If you have one of our puppies and have a
facebook account, we invite you to join our Lumineux Belgians
group.
Please either me or send a friend
request to my fb page ~ A place to interact with
us or chat to other owners of our Belgian Shepherds and some of
our lovely friends with Belgians. It's an excellent way to keep
in touch and to share information, ask questions and share photos
of your dogs, you can participate as much or as little as you
like, but the option is always there :)
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Please visit our LITTERS PAGE (click here) to see what combinations we have planned, it is updated as plans progress.
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~ NEW
ENQUIRIES ~
PLEASE
READ all of the information below before
enquiring about one of our pups, we receive
a lot of enquiries and have included FAQ questions here.
Preference is usually given to people who have had one of our
pups previously, however this does not guarantee a puppy from one
of our litters - sadly there are people we would not sell one of
our precious puppies to again.
Puppies are not reserved until we receive a deposit and we do not take deposits until puppies are born and we know what we have.
* Send us an
email to be added to our "Expressions of Interest
email list" you will receive updates about our future
litters.
*
Send us an email to enquire about puppy
availability from a current litter, please don't just send a one
line enquiry - read the info below.
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ACCREDITATION
We are registered breeders with Dogs Victoria.
What is the difference between a “Registered Breeder” and a “Registered Breeder with Dogs Victoria”?
A person may advertise as a “Registered Breeder” but this does not mean that they are a member of Dogs Victoria, as they may just be registered with their local council as a Domestic Animal Business. Being members of Dogs Victoria, we are bound by the rules, regulations & a code of ethics in regards to breeding.
To check if someone is a registered breeder with Dogs Victoria, simply enter breeder's prefix or membership number in the Dogs Vic database Registered Breeder Check, our prefix is Lumineux.
and
Any person or business advertising to sell or give away a dog, cat, puppy or kitten in Victoria needs to be enrolled on the Pet Exchange Register, and include their source number along with the individual animal’s microchip number in all advertisements. It is an offence to advertise a dog or cat for sale or to give away unless the advertisement includes both * the individual animal’s microchip number * a source number generated by the Pet Exchange Register.
The Pet Exchange Register allows you to check the validity of a source number Access the Pet Exchange Register, our source number is RB111402 (which will be renewed closer to our planned litters).
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Before you enquire
IMPORTANT: If you haven't owned a Belgian Shepherd before, please research the breed before enquiring about one, they do have “down time" but these are active dogs and require exercise and mental stimulation. They are not a dog you can just leave in your backyard, they need to be part of the family (as does any dog for that matter).
If
you scroll down the page, you will find links to breed info,
health info and other resources.
What we would
like you to include in your initial enquiry.
When enquiring please provide some information about yourself, family, kids, lifestyle, other dogs, other animals, what State you're in regional or metro and what you are looking for in your new family member; Show/breed, Family companion, ANKC Dog Sports - competitive obedience, agility, tracking, herding or other performance prospect.
Are
you interested in a male or female?
Which variety were you looking for - Groenendael or Tervueren?
Have you owned a Belgian before? Where from/which breeder? What
happened to it?
If you haven't owned a Belgian Shepherd before what other breeds
have you had experience with?
Do you have other dogs now, boy or girl, what are they like with
other dogs? Do you have other pets?
Do you have a safe and securely fenced backyard?
Do you work, how long will the dog be left alone?
What
state are you in, are you able to visit the puppies a couple of
times once they are born?
Note: We do not sell guard dogs!
If that is what you are looking for please contact another
breeder.
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About our puppies
Lumineux puppies are ONLY available to homes where they will be much loved members of the family, we do not breed dogs for guard or protection work!
All of our pups/dogs are sold on the condition that they be returned to us if their owners can no longer care for them.
Our
dogs are Health tested; Hips, Elbows, Eyes and have full DNA
profiles 9which include the appropriate tests for the breed).
For further info refer to Orivet - Belgian
Groenendael
and Orivet - Belgian Tervueren
Our puppies are born and raised in our house and are lovingly handled from birth (early handling is an important first step in getting them used to human touch).
The puppies spend their first weeks inside our home, then they are gradually introduced and acclimatised to the outdoors, time spent outdoors is dependent on their age and the weather, the puppy yard is adjacent to our back porch and they also have a closed in section of the porch as shelter with an insulated kennel.
Up untill the time they leave us, they have supervised time indoors so they can get used to household noises etc.
Much importance is placed on producing pups with biddable characters suitable for family homes, we try to match the right pup to the right home, which is one of the reasons we ask prospective puppy owners to provide as much info about themselves and lifestyle as possible when enquiring.
When do our puppies leave for their new homes? Our puppies leave for their new homes between 8 - 12 weeks
* We offer Lifetime breeder support/advice/rehoming and hope that you will keep in contact with us and let us know how your puppy is doing.
* We feed a combination of premium dry food, enhanced with veg/fruits, yoghurt, eggs and raw meat (excluding beef and beef offal), diet sheet provided.
* We provide puppy packs (which include info booklets, food, toys, worming tablets, samples etc) and complimentary 6 weeks puppy insurance.
* Our pups are vaccinated as per the Australian Veterinary Association guidelines
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As per Dogs Vic regulations we provide;
* Written details of breed characteristics - (this is included in our Puppy Booklet).
* ANKC pedigree registration papers, click HERE to see the difference between the Main and Limited Register.
* Vaccination record and/or requirements including the due date of the next vaccination or recommended timing for next titre test.
*
Record of internal and external parasite control (we use and ONLY
recommend Advocate, or where ticks are a
problem Advantix).
and for worming only we use Drontal). For a natural flea
deterrent you may prefer to use diatomaceous earth (Must be food
grade) a safer non toxic alternative.
* Microchip number and transfer.
* A written health declaration by our Vet (this is your proof of the vet check).
* Responsible dog ownership information (please refer to the information below)
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Preparing for your new puppy.
To help you prepare for your new arrival, Dogs Victoria has developed several helpful Fact Sheets that cover the most common puppy-related subjects to help set both you and your new family member up for success. From making sure your property is puppy safe right through to hints to help you survive those first few weeks.
There is information on your pup’s first vet visit, nutrition and preventative health care to make sure your puppy stays happy and healthy.
Behaviour advice to help you set up a routine, teach the basics, master toilet training, as well as strategies for dealing with your puppy’s mouthing and chewing.
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Desexing is not included in our puppy price
We do not desex our pet puppies prior to leaving us as some breeders do, early age desexing is not in the best interest of the pups.
New owners will need to sign an agreement which states bitches will not be bred from and will be desexed prior to 15 months of age and males prior to 2 years (unless otherwise agreed upon).
Note: We have recently been researching ovary sparing speys for females and tubal ligation for males, this may negate any future issues caused by loss of hormones, this seems to be the way to go for the future but locating vets that can/will do these procedures may be difficult and we can only advise you to research thos option and to discuss it with your vet.
References Effects of Spay/ Neuter on Orthopedic Disease and Cancer in Dogs and Assisting Decision-Making on Age of Neutering for 35 Breeds of Dogs: Associated Joint Disorders, Cancers, and Urinary Incontinence
Desexing also exposes puppies to unnecessary risk in regards to anaesthesia - Belgians are sensitive to anaesthesia.
IMPORTANT
These MUST READ pages should be printed out and given to every Belgian owners' veterinarian, please don't disregard this info! as BSD's still needlessly die under anesthetic when undergoing the simplest procedures.
Belgians and Anesthetic by Libbye Miller DVM and Basic facts of Anesthesia by Michael J Kibelbek ready to print
Veterinary Notes on the Belgian Breeds pdf flyer to print and hand out
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Pedigrees and Registrations
What exactly is a pedigree?
A pedigree is essentially a birth certificate for your dog showing the 3 generation family tree, it also proves that your dog is in fact a purebred.
ANKC Certified pedigrees are also recognised pedigrees with State Government and Local Councils for the purpose of cheaper registration, or desexing exemptions.
There are two different types - the blue coloured Main Register Pedigree and the yellow/orange Limited Register pedigree.
Main Register Pedigree (Blue)
This is the full register pedigree which allows a dog to be shown in conformation & performance events, and if there are no conditions against a dog, the dog can be used for breeding. In the state of Victoria, to hold a blue main register pedigree you must be a financial member, otherwise transfer to the Limited Register will be required.
Limited Register Pedigree (Orange/Yellow)
Dogs on this pedigree are not eligible for breeding, export or conformation shows, however the dog can compete in performance related disciplines. You do not need to join Dogs Victoria as a member to transfer the dog into your ownership.
Show/Breeding prospects
An
explanation of being able to be bred - we don't sell puppies
"for breeding" when we sell a pup as a show prospect,
the puppy is registered on the Main register (see above) it is then that the pup is
considered "able to be bred" (as long as there are no
conditions in the agreement of sale and it has passed all of it's
health tests), otherwise the puppy is registered on the limit register and can only be bred from
if he/she is upgraded to the main register (with our agreement).
Show/breeding prospects are more expensive than companion (limit register) puppies as we are
basically handing over our painstakingly researched breeding
lines. However, we very rarely sell our pups to show/breeding
homes, usually only to someone we know, or someone known by one
of our friends or previous puppy owners (references from other
Belgian Shepherd owners or breeders will be considered).
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Regulations and legislation - If you are not in Victoria please familiarise yourself with your State's Regulations and Legislation
Government legislation (Dogs Victoria)
Animal Welfare Victoria -
Dogs
Everything you need to know in regards to the keeping of dogs in
Victoria.
Includes: Legal requirements - Traveling with dogs - Your dog's
welfare needs - Toxic plants for dogs - Common dog poisons - Heat
and pets - Dog training and behavioural problems - Pets during
fireworks and thunderstorms- Pets in emergencies.
Animal Welfare Victoria - Code of practice for the private keeping of dogs
Animal Welfare Victoria - Domestic Animals Act
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I love my little puppy; she makes my house a
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