Puppies
We keep our breeding program intentionally small, usually welcoming just one or two litters each year from our bloodlines. This allows us to focus on quality over
quantity and continue improving our bloodlines with each generation.
We are continuing to accept applications for our 2027 waiting list.
We’re beginning to look ahead to our 2027 litter plans, and there are some very exciting possibilities on the horizon.
As always, our pairings won’t be decided until some dogs have completed their full health testing. Once those results are completed, we’ll be able to carefully consider which pairings will best complement one another and most importantly, which will continue to improve the next generation of Lykosia bloodlines forward.
At this stage, the owners of Kodah and Sage would both love for them to have a litter next year, which we’re very excited about. We have known both of their owners for around 20 years and have worked with us to our high standards previously, so Sage and Kodah's litters will be raised in their homes.
We’re also hoping to welcome beautiful Mika to our home for a litter, pending her health testing. Mika is a gorgeous long-coated wolf grey and white girl, and we would love the opportunity to continue her bloodline.
We already have around 10 applicants waiting for our 2027 litters, so if you’ve been thinking about welcoming a Lykos Wolfalike puppy into your family next year, we encourage you to express your interest early. We can’t wait to see what 2027 brings!
If you have any questions, you're welcome to reach out!
Feel free to view our Testimonials page for what our puppy owners have said about their dogs! Our puppies and our bloodlines simply speak for themselves, with many in service, assistance, sporting and therapy roles as well as wonderful family companions.
It's important that potential owners understand that families on our waiting list are always welcome to visit puppies and adults. Our goal is to pair each puppy with the right home, matching their individual temperament to your family's lifestyle and needs once their temperament evaluations are completed at 6-7 weeks old. For interstate applicants who cannot visit in person, we are happy to do video calls.
To apply for any of our puppies, please submit your online puppy application form and we will be in touch.
If we don't have a pup for you, we're always happy to refer families to other trusted LWCA-registered breeders.
While in 25 years of breeding and desexing puppies and having recorded all health data relating to all puppies we have bred, we have never seen any adverse effects from traditional sterilisation.
However, in addition to traditional sterilisation, we now offer alternative methods (ovary sparing surgery - OSS for females and vasectomies for males). This is based on research suggesting natural hormones like oestrogen and testosterone support growth and health, especially in larger breeds. Puppy owners are given the option of either traditional sterilisation or hormone preserving methods before pups leave our care.
What does it cost?
Depending on the vet, the cost of sterilisation varies.
• Males: approximately $500–$800
• Females: approximately $800–$2000
Sterilisation of pet puppies is included in the price, while still keeping puppy prices very reasonable.
Note: Owning a non-sterilised dog often costs hundreds of dollars more each year in council registration fees. In some councils, registration for entire dogs is more than four times the cost of a sterilised dog.
Why are hormone preserving sterilisation methods more expensive than traditional desexing?
- It requires a higher level of surgical precision and specialised training
- It is carried out by vets with a special interest in reproduction or advanced surgery
Due to ovaries and testicles remaining in tubal ligation and vasectomies, dogs will continue to develop with their natural hormones and display the same physical traits and behaviours of entire dogs (heat cycles in females and desire to mate in both sexes).
The key difference of OSS and vasectomies are that dogs are unable to reproduce but maintain natural hormones and behaviour for normal growth and development.
This non-negotiable policy supports the integrity of our bloodlines and ensures the protection of our breeding program.
Traditional sterilisation may still be carried out after your puppy reaches adulthood if you wish, depending on your personal circumstances and your vet's advice.
Puppy Bible
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The Lykosia Puppy Bible is a comprehensive guide designed to help new owners confidently raise a healthy, well-adjusted puppy from the day they come home. Drawing on over 26 years of breeding experience and more than 30 years of dog training, it covers every stage of early puppy development and provides practical, real-world advice for everyday life.
Inside you'll find guidance on:
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Preparing your home before your puppy arrives.
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Feeding, nutrition, raw feeding, bone broth, and healthy diet options.
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Toilet training and crate training.
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Safe socialisation and habituation during critical developmental periods.
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Introducing your puppy to children, dogs, and other pets.
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Basic training, behaviour, and preventing common puppy problems.
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Safe car travel and settling into a new home.
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Choosing collars, leads, and essential puppy supplies.
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Toxic and non-toxic plants, puppy-proofing, and household safety.
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Grooming, handling, health care, parasite prevention
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Lykosia's recommendations on exercise and raising confident, resilient family companions.
Whether you're a first-time puppy owner or an experienced dog enthusiast, the Puppy Bible is packed with practical tips, evidence-based guidance, and lifetime breeder support to help your puppy thrive from day one.
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Thinking about applying?
Please ensure that you have a fully fenced and secure backyard and have prior experience with working breeds. We don't place our puppies to homes where people want a 'guard dog', as the breed is not bred to be a guard dog. They also are large dogs that require space and exercise, so apartment living is generally not suitable. Applicants must have a commitment to regular and structured training - as well as having the dog as part of the family, not locked away from family in kennel runs etc.
You are more than welcome to attend one of the Lykos Council's regular pack walks and activities to meet our dogs and some of the pups we have bred.
