Martha

We were devastated to say goodbye to our beloved Martha in October 2024. She was the heart of our home, and her absence is felt every single day. RIP our beautiful girl.

Martha wasn’t just a Labrador—she was the Queen of Ndoto. She ruled our household with a gentle but unmistakable authority, always keeping a watchful eye on everyone as if it were her royal duty. She slept on the bed, stretched out on the couch like she owned it (because she did), and never missed a chance for a beach adventure. She had a way of moving through life with quiet confidence and a softness that made everyone fall in love with her.

She raised generations of Labradors with grace, patience, and that signature Martha calm. She taught the youngsters how to behave, when to play, and when to settle—always with a look that said, “Listen to your mother.”

We adored her to bits, and she gave that love back tenfold. Her legacy lives on in her children, grandchildren, and great‑grandchildren who continue to carry her beautiful temperament and spirit. 

But there will only ever be one Queen Martha, and she will forever hold her throne in our hearts.

Mabel was our original girl — the one who helped begin everything for us. She lived with Vonnie on the Gold Coast, spending her days in a peaceful beachside haven where she was loved, pampered, and treated like the queen she always was.   

She raised three beautiful litters of pups, each one carrying a little piece of her gentle nature and steady heart.

In her retirement, Mabel enjoyed the simple joys she adored most: long walks, soft couches, sunshine, and the comfort of being close to her people. 

She lived a life full of love, and she gave that love back so freely.

Mabel has since passed, and losing her left a space in our hearts that will never quite be filled. 

She will always be remembered as one of our founding girls — alongside Martha — the matriarchs who shaped our lines, our home, and our journey. Her legacy lives on in her pups, her grand‑pups, and in the deep affection we still feel for her every single day.

Minnie now lives in Sydney with her wonderful new family, and she has settled into her new life with all the enthusiasm in the world. The most beautiful thing about Minnie is her incredible smile — it lights up her whole face and seems to shine straight out of her heart. 

She is one of those dogs who is simply happy to be here, wherever “here” happens to be.

She greets every day with pure joy, tail wagging, eyes sparkling, and that trademark grin that makes everyone around her melt. Minnie doesn’t just live life — she loves it, wholeheartedly and without hesitation. Her happiness is infectious, and she brings a little extra sunshine to everyone lucky enough to know her.

Milly has retired to Lennox Head with Bruce and Deidre, where she’s enjoying a peaceful seaside life filled with all the love and comfort she deserves. We always say that Milly loves love—and we know she receives it in abundance from her wonderful new parents. 

She slipped into her coastal routine beautifully, spending her days strolling by the water, soaking up the sunshine, and curling up for endless cuddles.

As the daughter of our beloved Martha and the mother of Betty, 

Milly carries a lineage we treasure deeply. Betty is the mirror image of her mum—same looks, same gentle nature, same soft heart—which makes Milly’s legacy feel very much alive within our home.

Every Christmas, Deidre sends us a new photo of Milly, and it warms us every time. Seeing her happy, adored, and living her best seaside life is the greatest gift. Milly will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Maggie has retired after raising three beautiful litters, and she is now living her best life in Adelaide with her wonderful new family, who absolutely adore her. She has settled in so naturally, soaking up every bit of love and attention that comes her way — and giving it back tenfold, just as our Maggie always did.

I heard from a little bird that she sneaks upstairs every night and curls up with the kids, which is exactly the kind of thing we’d expect from her. That soft heart, that need to be close, that gentle “I’m just going to make myself comfortable right here” attitude — it’s pure Maggie. Knowing she’s still doing her little rituals, still being her affectionate, cuddly self, makes us smile every time.

She may be retired, but she’s still very much the same sweet, loving girl we knew — just now with her own family to spoil her and a whole new set of laps to claim.

Meg has retired and headed off to Melbourne to live with her beautiful new family, where she is already adored beyond measure. 

Saying goodbye to her was incredibly emotional — there were so many tears from all of us the day she left. She had been such a constant, loving presence in our home that watching her drive away felt like watching a piece of our heart go with her.

From the moment she arrived from Majoley Labradors, Meg simply fit. She slipped into our lives with her gentle nature, her soft eyes, and all her wonderfully quirky habits that made her unmistakably “Megsy.” S

She was an extraordinary girl — calm, nurturing, endlessly patient — and truly one of the best mothers we have ever had. She raised her litters with such grace and devotion, and she loved her babies with every fibre of her being.

Meg had a way of infiltrating your heart quietly and completely. She didn’t demand attention; she just earned it, with her sweetness, her loyalty, and her little quirks that made us smile every single day. Knowing she is now living a beautiful life with a family who treasures her brings us so much comfort, even though we still miss her deeply.

Love you, Megsy — always.

Betty is one of those Labradors who is always smiling — the kind of girl whose happiness radiates from her whole body. She has a naturally sunny temperament, a constantly wagging tail, and a way of making every person she meets feel like the centre of her world.

She comes from a beautiful line of Ndoto girls. Her mum is our retired Ndoto Zuri Yellow Gold (Milly), now living her best seaside life in Lennox Head, and her grandmother is our beloved Martha (Bonnsway Premium Blonde), the original “Queen” of Ndoto. Betty carries their sweetness, their gentleness, and their unmistakable sparkle.

Today, Betty is living her absolute best life on the Gold Coast with her wonderful new mum, Leslie. She  settled in as if she’s always belonged there — completely adored, totally spoiled, and treated as a true member of the family. 

Whether she’s lounging in the sun, going for beach walks, or soaking up cuddles, Betty is thriving in every possible way.

Her joy is infectious, her nature is pure gold, and knowing she is so deeply loved makes our hearts incredibly full.

Elsie is a beautiful, loving, and deeply affectionate girl who has now settled into a wonderful new life in Lismore. She has always had a gentle heart and a fun‑loving spirit — the kind of girl who greets every day with a wagging tail and a sparkle in her eye.

After we lost our home in the fire, we faced the heartbreaking reality that we had to rehome some of our girls. It was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever made, and letting Elsie go truly broke our hearts. But knowing she is adored, cherished, and treated like family by her new people brings us enormous comfort.

Elsie has blossomed in her new home. S

he is playful, joyful, and full of her usual mischief — always ready for an adventure, a cuddle, or a moment of silliness. Her affectionate nature shines just as brightly as ever, and she has wrapped her new family around her paw with that same gentle charm she showed from the very beginning.

She will always be one of our girls, always part of our story, and always held close in our hearts.

Jody was our beautiful girl, and she stayed with us right up until the heartbreaking fire in March 2025. Losing our home meant our whole world was turned upside down, and with months of moving between rentals, we had to make some incredibly difficult decisions. 

One of the hardest was realising we couldn’t give Jody and her daughter Madison the stability they deserved during that time.

Kylie and Ken from the Gold Coast stepped in when we needed help the most. They opened their hearts and their home without hesitation, fostering Jody and Madison while we tried to rebuild our lives. What began as temporary care soon became something much deeper. They fell in love with our girls — and our girls fell in love right back. Today, they are the proud, permanent parents of four beautiful Ndoto Labradors, and we are endlessly grateful for the love, security, and joy they’ve given them.

Jody is the mother of our precious Peggy, and she has always had a gentle, nurturing soul. The day I dropped her off — watching her stand on the balcony, looking back at me — absolutely broke my heart. 

But even through the tears, we knew we were doing what was best for her. And seeing her now, happy, adored, and living a full, beautiful life, has brought us so much peace.

Jody will always be one of our girls, always part of our story, and always held close in our hearts.

Madison is one very lucky girl, living side‑by‑side with her beautiful mum Jody in the loving home of Kylie and Ken. 

She has grown into the most gorgeous young lady — full of warmth, softness, and that unmistakable Labrador sparkle. She’s settled, adored, and living a life that suits her perfectly.

Kylie often tells us that Madison has become a real beach babe, completely embracing the Gold Coast lifestyle. Whether she’s splashing in the shallows, trotting along the sand, or soaking up the sunshine, she’s in her element. It’s the kind of life every Labrador dreams of, and knowing she gets to share it with her mum makes it even more special.

Knowing Madi is so happy brings enormous comfort. After everything that happened, knowing she and Jody are together, loved, and thriving in such a beautiful home means the world.

Daisy lives in Toowoomba with David and Marg, where she is loved, cherished, and treated like the precious girl she has always been. 

Letting her go was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, even though I knew in my heart she was going to a wonderful family who would adore her just as much as we did.

She holds a very special place in my heart — Daisy was my heart dog. The day we took her to Bruce and Deidre at the holiday home in Noosa, I cried more tears than I can ever remember. Watching her walk away, still smiling that beautiful Daisy smile with her little ears tucked back the way she always did, absolutely broke me. But even through the heartbreak, I knew she was stepping into a life filled with love, stability, and people who would treasure her every single day.

Daisy has always been a gentle, joyful soul — the kind of girl who lights up a room just by being in it. Her smile, her softness, and her sweet, knowing eyes made her impossible not to fall in love with. And knowing she is happy, safe, and adored brings enormous comfort, even now.

She will forever be one of my most treasured girls, and her memory will always sit quietly and lovingly in my heart