Our love of dogs began many years ago in 1965, when my father bred and exhibited Pembroke Welsh Corgis. That early introduction to the dog world created a lifelong passion which eventually led Brett and I to our forever breed — the Labrador Retriever.
Our Labrador journey officially began in 1994 in Rockhampton, where we travelled extensively throughout North and Far North Queensland attending shows and events. Over the years we later moved to Townsville and now call Weipa in Far North Queensland home.
The name “Mahelu” is proudly derived from the first two initials of our three children — Matthew, Henry and Luke. We are registered members of Dogs Queensland, the Labrador Retriever Club of Queensland, and the Ingham Kennel and Obedience Club.
For more than 30 years, Labrador Retrievers have been an important part of our lives and family. While we have enjoyed success in Conformation Showing, our involvement with dogs has also included Obedience, Agility and Endurance Tests, with plans to explore additional dog sports in the future.
At Mahelu Labrador Retrievers, we are passionate about preserving the true Labrador Retriever — focusing on quality, soundness, breed type, temperament, intelligence, and the Labrador’s renowned willingness to please. Above all, our dogs are beloved family companions. They share our home, our camping adventures, our holidays, and our everyday life.
We are a small, dedicated kennel and believe strongly in “Quality, Not Quantity.” We breed selectively and responsibly, primarily to continue our own bloodlines and welcome a new generation into our family. Every litter is carefully planned with health, temperament and longevity at the forefront, ensuring each puppy has the very best start in life and will become a loyal and loving companion for its future family.
All breeding dogs at Mahelu undergo comprehensive health testing prior to being considered for our breeding program, including DNA profiling, hip and elbow scoring, eye examinations and heart testing.
Over the years, we have proudly guided many Labradors to their Australian Championship titles — both our own dogs and those loved and campaigned by others.
Thank you for visiting Mahelu Labrador Retrievers. We invite you to explore our website and share in our passion for this remarkable breed.
