The Bull Arab is one of the most iconic Australian dog breeds, even though it's not purebred, and it's made its way into many homes where they make great family pets. However, since the Bull Arab isn't a pure breed, breeders are unable to register with the ANKC (Australian National Kennel Council), so finding a registered breeder is basically impossible.
Thankfully, there are still ways in which you can check that a breeder is reputable and looks after their dogs properly. Read on for tips on where to buy Bull Arabs in Melbourne.
Here at Pets Online, we normally strongly suggest that prospective dog owners only purchase dogs from registered breeders, as they often do genetic tests on their dogs to prevent their puppies from ending up with inherited diseases.
Unfortunately, Bull Arab breeders cannot register with the ANKC, but they can register with the Australian Bull Arab Breeder's Association (ABBA). So, you should always contact them to check if a breeder is reputable and registered.
If your searches prove successful and you find a breeder, then you should make sure that the dogs on their property are being treated well and being looked after properly. This includes the pups being microchipped, wormed, and vaccinated as necessary. They should also have documentation for all of the dogs on their property.
Another great way to check if a breeder is legit is by seeing if you can find any reviews online, so you can see what owners of dogs from previous litters have to say about the breeder.
Your other option is adoption, as you can check if your local shelter has any Bull Arabs, or you can find a rescue organisation like Bull Arab Rescue Australia.
If you are trying to find Bull Arab puppies for sale, then sites like Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree might be good places to start looking. Unfortunately, you will likely only find dogs on these sites in Melbourne, as there aren't any well-known breeders based in the area, so you may need to travel to neighbouring states.
Once you have found a breeder, contacting ABBA to see if a breeder is registered and reputable is a good idea.
Not located in Melbourne - but they can ship to Melbourne
The Minna Murrah Bull Arabs are awesome working dogs, with a lineage from the renowned lines of Warrego, Brian Neal, and Greg Collie. Their registration is in the preliminary stage and is currently with the Australian Bull Arabs Association (ABA). They can deliver to Melbourne.
Not located in Melbourne - but they can ship to Melbourne
Bull Arab Rescue Australia is a dedicated organization committed to the welfare of this noble breed. They rescue Bull Arabs from challenging circumstances, diligently working to provide them with the care they require. Their mission extends beyond simple rescue, as they also strive to find loving, forever homes for these dogs. They conduct comprehensive assessments of potential adopters to ensure that every Bull Arab is placed in a safe, caring environment where they can thrive.
Bull Arab puppies normally cost between $400 and $1000.
A Bull Arab puppy should come with a health checklist, pedigree papers, a registration certificate, and a vaccination booklet.
Yes, so long as you do enough research.
Checking that a breeder is registered with ABBA is a great way to check if a breeder will be legit.