Frequently asked questions

We are responsible hobby breeders, not a licensed breeder; however, we adhere to as many of the standards that are inspected to obtain a breeding licence as possible. We appreciate the numerous steps the UK Government has taken to put unethical puppy farms and breeders that don't care about the health of the dogs they breed out of business. These steps are not intended to stop pet owners from breeding an occasional litter in their home from their beloved family pet, which is what we do. If you think this question and answer may be helpful to a friend, please use the icons below to share it with them.

To us, responsible breeding is about care, intention, and long-term welfare — for our dogs, their puppies, and the families who take them home. Caramel is a much-loved member of our family, and breeding her has been a thoughtful decision rather than a commercial one. We’ve chosen to raise two litters with the aim of producing healthy, confident, well socialised puppies who will bring lasting joy to the families who welcome them. That sense of joy is what inspired the name Cockapoo Joy. There are four key elements to our breeding plan. We voluntarily comply with Lucy's Law (compliance is not mandatory for hobby breeders). We adhere to the requirements of the PetPlan Puppy Charter. We use the Puppy Contract from www.puppycontract.org.uk as the basis of selling our puppies. We adhere to the advertising standards of the Pet Advertising Advisory Group, which you may read at https://paag.org.uk/advertising-standards/ In addition, we have a robust socialisation plan underway with the puppies and this website and blog provide comprehensive information about caring for your puppy once you take him or her home. If you think this question and answer may be helpful to a friend, please use the icons below to share it with them.

No, this will be her second and final litter. Her first litter of six puppies was born on 12 October 2023 by natural delivery. No intervention was required during delivery of the puppies. Caramel was a natural; an advantage of waiting until she was mature to breed her. She was nearly three years old and in her fourth season when we bred her to Rudy, a Red Sable F1 Toy Cockapoo owned by Cuckoo K9, Eastleigh, UK. Rudy is also the sire of Caramel's second and final litter. The ethical guidance on breeding is that a dog should be at least one year old and in her second season or later before breeding. Caramel's seasons prior to breeding were about 8 months apart, so the minimum breeding window would have been when she was 16 months old, but we wanted her to be more mature, so we waited longer For her second litter, we waited until her 8th season. The main reason to wait was timing so the litter would arrive early in the year and be ready to rehome in the Spring. The puppies were born the morning of 30 January 2026 and they are all healthy and thriving. There are three males and three females. If you think this question and answer may be helpful to a friend, please use the icons below to share it with them.