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My gorgeous girl has 2 puppies remaining from her beautiful litter of five Cockapoo puppies: three girls and two boys.
These two are the stand-out puppies out of a litter of stand-out puppies. Their beautiful glossy black coats and individual feathered, tiny white markings make them so distinctive, and they both have such lovely little personalities that choosing between them has proved almost impossible. They are only just being advertised as I was going to keep one but I’ve decided, reluctantly , that two cockapoos is plenty for now. I think ?!?!
Oddly, black Cockapoos are often overlooked in favour of the more familiar apricot and red coats, but I think that is exactly what makes these girls so special. They are striking, unusual and completely individual. On every street you will see beautiful apricots and reds that look so alike but black is a much rarer and sophisticated colour now. These two are so alike that they could be twins and, if anyone wants two, they’re be an ideal pair.
A little about their family: Mum is Aggie, our five-year-old fox-red Cockapoo, and Dad is Teddy, a Poodle. This is their second litter together, and Teddy’s paperwork and relevant health documentation are available to see.
Aggie is the daughter of my much-loved Marple — Granny to this little lot — so this is a family line I know very well. Marple is still very much the head of our doggy tribe.
There’s also a tradition in our house: all my dogs are named after detectives, so naturally this litter followed suit. We have here Hetty and Vera.
Before you fall in love with a photograph (the beautiful black pair are ridiculously hard to photograph!), please understand that choosing one of my puppies is very much a two-way process.
I don’t sell puppies on a first-come, first-served basis, and being able to afford the purchase price does not guarantee that I will sell you one. I've had a number of requests and turned a number down. Don't be offended, I'm pretty demanding that my owners need to have all the ingridients to provide only the best homes possible.
I breed very rarely — roughly once every two years and I am extremely particular about where each one spends the next 15–17 years. If you are chosen to take one home, it will be because I genuinely believe you can offer that puppy an exceptional life.
So, before contacting me, please consider whether you can genuinely offer the following.
The right home: Please do not apply if you live in a flat or apartment, or cannot offer a safe and securely enclosed garden with a proper grassed area — not a yard, balcony or entirely paved garden. They are used to space to run, play and potter outside and I want that to continue.
Plenty of exercise: Cockapoos are active, intelligent dogs and mine love a good long walk. A garden isn’t a substitute for exercise. I’m looking for owners with the time and physical capacity to exercise them properly every day and who genuinely enjoy long walks and adventures.
Plenty of company: Cockapoos are incredibly loyal, affectionate, shadow-like dogs. They thrive on human company and can suffer separation anxiety.
Please don’t apply if your puppy would routinely be left for long periods while everyone is at work. I want homes where a dog is part of everyday life, not something fitted in around it with dog walkers etc.
The financial commitment: The purchase price is only the beginning. My older dogs cost around £70–£90 each per month for premium food, flea and worm treatment and insurance alone. Then there’s grooming, veterinary care, training, toys, equipment, boarding or sitters and the extra cost of taking a dog away. Even B&Bs and campsites charge for dogs these days!
If those costs would be a stretch, please don’t apply. I would genuinely rather keep every puppy than place one in a home that can’t comfortably afford the life they’re used to.
There will be toilet training, chewing, muddy paws, adolescence and plenty of mischief. I expect new families to continue the training and socialisation we’ve started and put the time into raising happy, well-mannered dogs.
These puppies are much-loved family pets. They are not for breeders, resale or surprises. If circumstances ever mean you genuinely cannot keep one of my dogs, I expect you to contact me. I never want one simply sold on or privately rehomed.
The start we give them: Our puppies are raised in the heart of our busy family home, alongside my three children, including a disabled young adult, our other dogs and all the everyday noise and chaos of family life.
They are handled, cuddled and interacted with constantly. We spare no expense on their health, nutrition and socialisation. They are members of our family until the day they become members of yours.
They will leave fully vet checked, microchipped, fully vaccinated and flea and worm treated to age, with a scent blanket from Mum, familiar toys and their usual high-quality food to help them settle.
The relationship doesn’t end when you collect your puppy. I still keep in touch with owners from previous litters and love seeing what “my” puppies grow into. Pup-dates, photographs and birthday messages are always appreciated.
I’m not just looking for someone who will adore an eight-week-old bundle of fluff. I want that same dog adored when they’re a muddy adolescent, a middle-aged scruffbag and, hopefully, a 15-year-old demanding the best seat on the sofa.
Still reading?
If you’ve reached this point and you're not put off, that’s a very good start-you must be genuinely interested. So , get in touch and tell me about the life you can offer this little sweetheart. This will be a wrench as I would genuinely keep both and I need her to go to the right person.
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