Cockapoo breeder

[BurnedToast]

Can anyone recommend a cockapoo breeder? We're in sw London but dont mind travelling. We're looking for a black or tuxedo cockapoo puppy from the end of August. Thank you.

Beating on cockerpoos doesnt stop people wanting the in breed or mistreating them if its not cockerpoos its french bulldogs, or something else.

Still no idea why OP shouodnt have the dog they want and search for a good breeder. Sounds like a good start to me!

Poodles might still be worked, but you don't see many... The vast, vast majority of them are bred to be pets. Some of these might have some working drive, and I know some working lines exist, but it would be very unusual to see one in work, esp in the UK.

At least cockapoos can breathe normally. One up there on some popular pedigrees...

i wish people stopped bleating on about how bad crossbreeds are, and started worrying more about the fact that people are still spending thousands on puppies from forced pregnancies by breeders (they even have contraptions to force the female to stay in place while the hired male dog impregnates her). The whole industry is sick, and rescues are full of ex breeding dogs that have lived in confinement their entire lives till they are no use anymore just so you can have the exact breed of dog you want, like an object.

We have no shortage of rescue dogs, even rescue puppies.

Poodles are actually cheaper than cockerpoos now, OP. And if you grow out their hair they look JUST like a slim cockerpoo. Plus, you'll get lots of interested doggy people approaching you - there are precious few around and your pup will be quite the celeb!

people are still spending thousands on puppies from forced pregnancies by breeders (they even have contraptions to force the female to stay in place while the hired male dog impregnates her).

Whilst I won't deny that happens in a very few breeds, such as Bulldogs, and I find it absolutely sickening too - it is absolutely NOT the norm. (The whole Bulldog/French Bulldog/Pug breeding business would make anyone with normal morals cry.)

Believe me, a bitch this is right for breeding will be just as keen as the male, if not more so!

I have no issue with any dog that is bred responsibly, with the required health tests for the parents, whatever breed or crossbreed it is. However, it is fact that it is much harder to find this in crossbreeds than it is in pedigree breeds - although to be honest, most puppy buyers don't really seem to give a monkey's anyway.

My friend really regretted choosing a cockerpoo. They need a LOT of mental stimulation so be prepared to play games every day with your dog if you don't want destructive behaviour.

@Firstimpressionsofearth maybe the OP has black hair and wants to look like her dog. Lots of people do.

I look like my brown shaggy dog.

Who cares if she wants to choose a colour. Why are you so annoyed? She has said she is looking for the right breeder and will ask the right questions. She will probably also wait until she gets the colour she wants.

I waited to buy the car I wanted in black. I didn't just buy a brown one because it drove well.

A tuxedo cockatoo sounds like an exciting addition to the canine lexicon 🙄 and the fashionista's choice perhaps.

OP, have you tried Harvey Nichols?

I am intrigued that earlier posters have bought dogs to match their hair colour and comparing puppy purchase to matching car interior colour.

@SkiingIsHeaven are you really comparing the purchase of a car to the the purchase of a living, breathing animal?

But a dog is alive. A car is not. Would you send your baby back because it had a different hair colour to you.

And she doesn't just want black she specifically wants black with white bits which must be quite rare. It seems like she's more concerned with appearance and may compromise on something else to get the "look" she wants.

I just think it's weird. Find a nice puppy you like and that suits you. Don't worry so much about hair colour.

Good Lord, are you lot still getting your knickers in a twist about my choice of dog which I will be purchasing from a reputable breeder who would have cared for the dog and know the history of it's parents.

No, I haven't tried Harvey Nics SunnyInGrimsby because they, duh, don't sell dogs. Maybe you weren't aware of that seeing as you're in Grimsby.

We want a black dog for no other reason than that's what the children want. They then rather imaginatively want to call it Coal, which will look a bit weird if it's an Apricot cockapoo.

Anyway, thanks you for the many PMs I received with suggested breeders. I've got a shortlist and have checked some out on Facebook and online . I will next be going to visit two different ones to see what their set up is before the next step. We're happy to wait for the right dog.

Rest assured as soon as I get one I will make sure to come back with lots of lovely photos to wind you bunch of harpies up.

Stop talking out of your backside first impressions. I didn't say I 'only' wanted a tuxedo cockapoo. I said we would prefer one that is black or tuxedo. It's a preference and nothing more.

And change your username. It's too bloody long for people to be arsed with typing it all out.

Aquilla funny you should say that. I was talking to a poodle owner today. He was a very cute little chap.

Dog wasn't bad either.

If you’re actually using a reputable breeder they won’t allow you to choose the puppy based on colour. They will pick the puppy that will suit your family, after asking you lots & lots of questions regarding your lifestyle. But I don’t you’re actually going to use a breeder that cares about anything other than money so...

And change your username. It's too bloody long for people to be arsed with typing it all out.

Yes Ma'am whatever you say. I tell you what, I'll change it to burnedtoast2 so I can be just like you. I'll paint my dog black and stick a cock on him too.

OP, I can't understand grief you're getting here. It seems to me a perfectly reasonable question to ask, you would like a personal recommendation of a breeder of your chosen 'breed' of puppy. Ok, so it's not a pure bred dog, but there are so many cockapoos out there, you'd think there'd be a MNer who would have been able to tell you where they got theirs from. I suppose, the trouble is, an unscrupulous breeder might suggest themselves under the guise of an owner.

I'm just starting looking for a miniature poodle and my first question was to a local dog groomer to ask if they knew of any breeders in the area, as imo a recommendation from her as to temperament would be of great use. Maybe you could approach groomers local to you, as they may know of a breeder. The other thing is to stop any and every cockapoo owner you come across and ask where they got theirs from, (assuming they would recommend them).

First impressions

“Reputable breeder”? Only you won’t.

Gosh there are so many psychics on this thread who know the op so well!!

What a load of bollocks from mustard about not being able to choose colour from a responsible breeder! I chose the breed, sex, colour and pedigree of my last pup and it came from a home better than mine. When paying so much and comitting to spending 13+ years of life with these things why the fuck shouldnt you be able to chose? Its buying a dog, not birthing a child!

@Howslow it’s not about how nice a home is. The best breeders want to ensure that the puppies have the best life possible, so choosing new homes based on personality and lifestyle is the way it should be done. The breeder will have seen the puppy from seconds old and will know it better than anyone coming in for an hour to look at them. Colour is not relevant to that.

Along with all the relevant screening, health checks, puppies being microchipped, staying with mum for the correct amount of time, vaccinations, decent food, ensuring the owner’s take out insurance, asking plenty of questions to make sure the new family are the right people for a dog, making sure the owners aren’t going to breed irresponsibly etc etc are all part of being an excellent breeder.

Youre very aggressive. It’s a bit weird.

Not as weird as the virtue signalling going on over knowing a puppys personality by 8wks. Maybe this is where people are going wrong with puppies then? When i picked mine up she was very quiet and calm and sensible. Since coming home she's turned into quite the little hedonist instead. Luckily as she was chosen on the other 4 factors i mentioned and not personality i dont have to rehome her now.

OP don't be dissuaded from getting a Cockerpoo by the dog snobs on this thread.
We have a Cockerpoo who is now 10 and we got as a puppy . We chose as we saw both parents , they had a lovely temperaments and the breeder was nice. It was not a 'farm' in that there were only 2 dogs and as far as we know only our litter but of course I don't know if further litters were produced.
Our girl has brought nothing but joy all her life and is adored by us and everyone who meets her is charmed by her funny loving temperament- most Cockerpoo owners say the same - it seems it's the perfect mix.

Me: can anyone recommend a breeder please as I want avoid puppy farms.

MN know it alls: you won't be able to get a dog from a reputable breeder. It's impossible. You will only be able to buy a cockapoo from a puppy farm.

Me: there are reputable breeders and that's why I'm asking for recommendations otherwise I'd just click on the next ad I see on Facebook.

MN know it alls: no you won't. You're going to buy from a puppy farm. We know you are, this is all just nonsense you're speaking. You don't know what we know. We are the all knowing.

Me: ideally I'd like a black or tuxedo cockapoo

MN know it all: scoffs. Who do you think you are? The dog chooses you my dear, everyone knows that. You cannot choose a colour. Why do you want too any way? Is it to match you hair OP? Oops. She really doesn't know anything does she. We are so much more knowing than her. We would never pick a dog based on its colour as we are so much better than that.

Me: Er, it's just a preference. My children like black dogs. Plenty of people pick dogs based on colour amongst other factors.

MN know it alls : anyway OP, why do you want a cockapoo. They are the only dogs bred in puppy farms and are solely responsible for all misery. You are evil OP for even thinking of this franke- stein cross. We are superior and only have rescue dogs. Your dog will be plagued with disease.

Me: I've read up about various dogs and the cockapoo fits well with what we want. I was reading a research paper this morning which actually said cross breeds have less hereditary disease. www.instituteofcaninebiology.org/blog/health-of-purebred-vs-mixed-breed-dogs-the-data

MN know it alls : you silly girl. OP, you are very stupid.

Me: okaaayyy

MN know it alls : as we know you are stupid we are now going to impart lots of unsolicited advice that you weren't asking for.

Me: I know cockapoos needs alot of training and occupying. I also know what I need to ask a breeder when I meet them and what they should be asking me. I just want some personal recommendations for a breeder so I can go and research them.

MN know it alls : we won't hear of it OP. You know nothing. There is no such thing as a repuatable breeder of cockapoos.

Me : headbutts nearest wall.

Anyway, I'm going to visit a breeder next week. One of her cockerspaniels is pregnant so we're going to check out her set up and see what sort of questions she asks and so on. She's already asked quite a bit and I can see she has great references from various sources. Seems like a good starting point. Thank you for the recommendation from one of the people who PM'd me.

I'll be sure to come back in a few months with photos for the MN know it alls.

tbf, when i asked for advice on getting a rescue dog, i also got several "you are stupid" comments.
However, some comments were useful, and some that were uncomfortable and jarring, actually were useful points made in an annoying way, so hopefully you will get what you are looking for and will now be more aware of what to look out for and what to avoid