About Us
We Are The Tyrka Family
Nestled in the beautiful Tennessee Valley of North Alabama, in the charming town of Decatur, our family is blessed to live a life filled with love, joy, and connection. We are Southern Meadows Australian Labradoodles—a small, family-run breeder specializing in multigenerational miniature and medium-sized Australian Labradoodles.
We’re a close-knit family of six: mom, dad, and our four wonderful children—three daughters and one son. All of our children are homeschooled, which not only gives us the gift of precious time together, but also allows them the unique opportunity to grow alongside our puppies and experience the love and responsibility that comes with raising them.
Our hearts are full of love for animals, and we cherish everything from visiting zoos and cheering on our favorite sports teams, to beach days and road trips to national parks. But the greatest joy of all is helping families find their future best friend.
For over eight years, we’ve had the privilege of connecting families with the perfect Australian Labradoodle companion. Each of our puppies is raised with gentle care and close attention—either in our home or in the loving environment of an approved Guardian home with trusted friends. We treat every puppy like one of our own, ensuring they receive the highest level of love and socialization until they’re ready to join your family.
Our mission is simple: to match wonderful families with exceptional puppies that will be cherished for a lifetime. It’s an honor to be part of your journey as you welcome a new fur baby into your heart and home.
Meet The Team
Family Time
Adventures
We love to explore whether it is in our backyard, our small town, national parks, or road trips. What better trip can you take then one with the DOOD'S they absolutely love to walk, hike, run, and ride in the car. Some of our DOOD's love to take a swim in the pool.
Best Paw Forward Training
Raising confident and secure puppies start in the first weeks of the puppy's life. Training is very important to us and it is also one of our children's favorite things to do with the puppies and our dogs. It helps build rewarding relationships with each of our doodles! It is a positive experience for all involved We are so proud of our kids and smart puppies! Training takes hard work and continued dedication. The happiness and joy that comes when we achieve our goal of teaching new tricks, behaviors, commands, and awards is so encouraging to us all.!
Each of our dogs receives continued training to strengthen positive behaviors and support their development. This ongoing education sets them up for success as they transition into your home.
All of our dogs here at Southern Meadows get a strong head start through the use of Puppy Culture methods, Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), and plenty of thoughtful socialization.
Life With The Doods
