How do we begin the process of expressing our interest?

The best way to inquire is initially by email or through our advert on Pets4Homes, this way we can send you all the information you need to get started and if you want to proceed further we can arrange a call and visit. Use the CONTACT page to send us your information, and any puppies you are interested in or gender/colours you are looking for.

 

What do your puppies come with?

Puppies leave for their new homes with the following:

• Full vet check

• First vaccination

• Microchipped with registration documents

• Appropriate flea & worming treatment,

• Laughing Dog Bakery puppy food pack - 1.5kg

• 4 weeks free insurance

• Scent blanket and toys

• One framed Print

• Our Puppy guide

• Advice and meet ups

 

 

 

 

 

How will the puppies be raised?

Our puppies are born, raised and socialised in our home.  Puppies are socialised with children, other animals and all normal household noises and activities.  We give our puppies plenty of affection and handling and do our very best to give them the best start possible to being an exceptional pet. 

We follow ‘The Puppy Plan‘.  This is an important socialisation plan developed by The Kennel Club and Dogs Trust.

The Puppy Plan is a nationally-recognised socialisation programme that both provides a framework for puppy socialisation and habituation and also works as a diary that can be passed onto the new owner.

This recorded programme of development allows new owners to feel more involved with their puppy, gives them a record of their puppy’s socialisation, habituation and early lessons, and lets them see just how committed we  are, as your chosen breeder, to ensure the best future for their puppies and how much work goes into raising family dogs. The plan also allows new owners to pick up were we left off, and also to see what lesson your pup has already learned and when.

Where are you located?

We are located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.

Are you a kennel?

No, we do not have any kennels. Our dog and puppies live and are raised in our home. 

Do you require a deposit?

Yes. A deposit is required once you have chosen your puppy at 5 weeks old. Rest assured that we are fully committed to helping you match up, and add a new member to your family. Deposit is £250.

Is my deposit refundable?

No. Deposits are non-refundable.

How do we select our puppy?

Your puppy will be so much more than gender, colour and markings, although this is important so please notify us of any preferences you have. We focus more on what our families are looking for in a puppy, as well as gender and marking. We, therefore, begin to invite potential owners into our home once the puppies are 4 weeks old when their personalities and temperaments are becoming apparent.  

What is better a male or female?

We prefer to treat each dog or puppy as an individual rather than a gender.  Choosing a puppy that has a temperament that suits your family is so much more important than gender or colour. However, this is important to many people particularly if you already have a dog. Advice on mixing genders in families is readily available online but you can also email us for any advice.   Always consider your current dog's temperament before buying another dog. A grumpy older dog with give a young bouncy puppy a hard time, and an overprotective dog may not take kindly to a new dog invading their space and cuddling with their humans.

What does F1/F1b/F2 mean?

The "F" stands for the generation of the dog. A first generation Cockapoo (F1) is the result of breeding a Cocker Spaniel to a Poodle. A second generation Cockapoo (F2) is the result of breeding an F1 Cockapoo to another F1 generation Cockapoo e.g. F1 x F1 = F2. If an F3 Cockapoo is bred to an F1 Cockapoo, then their offspring are still F2 as you can only move up one generation from the lowest denomination. To achieve an F3 Cockapoo, both parents must be F2. An F(1,2,3...)b  means a puppy resulting from a Cockapoo any generation, 1,2,3... bred to one of the parent breeds, so and the 'b'means that you breed that Cockapoo back to one of the parent breeds, a purebred Poodle or Cocker Spaniel. That can mean a puppy is 3/4 Poodle or 3/4 Cocker Spaniel and only a 1/4 of the other breed.

Do Cockapoos require much grooming?

In short, the answer is yes, they are on the higher end of the grooming spectrum and require regular home grooming and/or visits to a professional groomer. Cockapoos do tend to inherit the poodle coat, more so depending on their parentage, so they shed very little, although this means they need to be groomed to prevent matting and clipped in the summer months to cool them down.

How much exercise do Cockapoos need?

As with all puppies under 12 months old, exercise needs to be restricted. This is to prevent hip and joint problems which can be induced at this time of rapid growth. 

Jogging, jumping on and off the furniture and stairs should be avoided. Play in the garden or 15 – 20 minutes or on/off lead walking is fine for small puppies, gradually increasing the time as they become older. As an adult your Cockapoo will need a moderate amount of exercise (two 25 -35 mins walk per day) but will nevertheless need exercise every day for both mental and physical stimulation; they make a great running, jogging, cycling and even swimming companion. Like all Spaniels and Poodles, Cockapoos excel at agility, obedience and fly ball. They are eager to learn, highly intelligent and can make great working and family dogs.

Should I spay/neuter my Cockapoo?

If you are planning of spaying/neutering your dog/bitch, the best time to do it is around 6 months old. Alternatively, some vets may recommend waiting until 3 months after bitch's first 'season' before Spaying.  This can prevent the risk of cancer and incontinence in later life. Bitches will usually come into season twice a year, a season usually lasts around 3 weeks, in the middle of this time which time the bitch will spot blood.  Dogs can be neutered from the age of 6 months. Spaying/neutering is costly and cannot be undone, it also (more with females) changes their personality and coat. Unfortunately, an unspayed bitch can be a hazard for unplanned pregnancies, we have never had this problem, as when a bitch is on heat, keeping them on the lead at all times, including sometimes in the garden (as bitches may try and escape to find a mate, same with males who pick up on the small of a bitch in heat) seems to work the trick, avoiding others with dogs or simply notifying them of your situation always works to stop any unplanned pregnancies.  Spaying/neutering can change the coat and personality of the dog so consider this carefully.   Also if you have more than one unspayed female in the house, they tend to "sync up" this can cause problems as both females are grouchy and this often leads to fights. Spaying one female or being careful when they are together and giving them equal treatment should do the trick. An unneutered male dog can be slightly more territorial and show it by marking his territory, luckily, this mostly happens outside and out and about. Also, it is scientifically proven that male dogs (before and after being neutered) Dogs lose their testosterone, and become far less confident in new situations. So if are set neutering your dog, do it a bit later, giving him a chance to become confident in new situations before removing his testosterone. You also have to be careful around other female dogs as your dog could unintentionally sire an unwanted litter of puppies. The same fighting can be more prominent in unneutered males, as it is with females. Not because they are grouchy, because they are being territorial. Smelling the scent of a bitch in heat only heightens this.

Should I crate train my puppy?

Dogs are naturally den-dwelling animals. They take comfort from being in a space that recreates a confined 'den' type area. As well as offering a secure and safe 'den' for a puppy, crate training is an effective way to aid house training. Using this method can also speed up the toilet training process as puppies instinctively want to toilet away from their sleeping area and can be seen doing so from as early as two weeks old.  Therefore by using a crate for your puppy at night and for short periods of time during the day when he or she will be unsupervised you are encouraging the puppy to hold on until it can be taken outside. The puppies are offered a covered crate to sleep at night and a large playpen in the day, once they reach 4 weeks old.

Can I buy two puppies?

We advise against taking two puppies of the same age or from the same litter. The amount of work involved in socialising, rearing and training one puppy is considerable. Owners who buy two puppies from the same litter or from different litters around the same time/age, puppies bond with each other very strongly and humans can find it very difficult to bond with either and train them as they will quickly form a very strong "survival" bond, this is scientifically proven to be true. For families wanting more than one dog, we recommend introducing a new puppy around 12 months after bringing home your first. A reputable breeder may question you if you intended to buy two puppies at the same time.

 

Do Cockapoos live well with cats?

Cockapoo and cats can live together very well. We recommend supervised socialisation with both cats and any other family pets start from an early age. We did this by placing little Olive in her playpen (metal so she could see out easily) and placing a bowl of cream and another bowl of tuna near it. This encouraged Smudge, the cat, to go near her, and he was rewarded. It took a few months and although Olive is beisde herself with excitment every time Smudge appears, they live harmoniously together and can often be found sleeping next to each other. Our puppies will be socialised with our cat.

Short clip of us introducing Puppy Olive to Smudge, Olive and Smudge in 2016 and them now, below.