WELCOME TO
PRESTIGE CAVAPOO
FULLY LICENCED BREEDER WITH DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL - DCC/ALA/098392
Our journey breeding dogs began in 1998, and for over 26 years successfully bred and showed champion pedigree dogs, With Over 100 Champion titles to date including multiple CRUFTS Best of Breed winners! Throughout that time, developing a deep appreciation for responsible breeding, health, temperament, and the lifelong commitment that comes with raising exceptional companions.
While our background is rooted in pedigree showing and champion bloodlines, our Cavapoos represent something a little different. They combine decades of expertise, careful breeding practice, and a genuine love of dogs where health, temperament, and companionship always come first.
Every breeding decision is made with health and welfare as the highest priority. Our breeding dogs undergo comprehensive genetic testing for relevant inherited conditions, allowing us to make informed breeding choices and reduce the risk of known hereditary diseases.
A large proportion of our puppy families are first-time dog owners and one of the most rewarding aspects of breeding is supporting new owners as they begin life with their puppy. Over the years, I have guided countless families through the joys and challenges of puppy ownership, and ongoing support is something I am proud to offer long after a puppy leaves for its new home. Whether you are an experienced dog owner or welcoming your very first puppy, I am always happy to share advice and support whenever it is needed. Helping new owners feel confident and supported is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.
If you are thinking of welcoming a puppy into your home please take some time to have a read of our website and make sure you visit the page "Are you ready for a puppy?" This page will give you a lot of information you may need.
Lots of Love Becky x
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I EMAILED YOU AND WONDERED IF YOU RECEIVED IT?
As a small family, we sometimes receive lots of enquiries at once, so replies may take a few days. We really appreciate your patience and will always respond as soon as possible x
WHEN CAN I PUT MY NAME DOWN FOR A PUPPY? OR HOW DO I EXPRESS MY INTEREST IN A PUPPY? WHATS THE PROCESS?
Ive never been a fan of waiting lists as I dont think its fair for me to ask any potential home to wait for us to have a puppy available but once puppies are here we can move forward with those that have kept in touch as requested. We will then discuss in more depth more about us and you as a potential new owner to one of our babies. If we are both happy to proceed after talking and completing an ownership questionnaire we will then take definite names of new homes and once we have received a non refundable deposit you will have secured your puppy.
However due to being asked so frequently and for those people who wanted to book a puppy further in advance we have decided to open up to the idea of taking a small deposit to offer potential owners the security of reserving a puppy, its not so much a waiting list but a promise for a puppy from a particular litter in the future, this is not essential to us but if you feel you would like to please ask us more about it.
Once you have reserved your puppy each week from birth we will then keep you updated with your puppy as he or she grows, videos with the rest of the litter and mum too, its so lovely to have this and watch them grow into the puppy you take home as they change so much over the weeks. We do ask you to read and sign a contract before you take one of our puppies and if you prefer before sending any deposit we can send this to you. I am always available for a chat on the phone about our babies if you want to get in touch!
KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH US IS KEY!
IM A FIRST TIME DOG OWNER, IS THAT OK?
Absolutley! If your a first time dog owner "dont worry" most people that come to us are and we are on hand whenever you need us to help and reassure you throughout the whole process. Taking on a puppy is exciting but its also a little worrying as its such a big decision and we understand you have lots of questions and we are here every step of the way to help you as much as you need us to, not only before you decide if a puppy is right for you but as long as you need us once you have your puppy.
HOW MUCH ARE YOUR PUPPIES?
The price of our puppies is between the new owner and ourselves. We get a lot of emails simply asking a price and we don't respond to these emails as a lot more is to be discussed before this.
Im sure you will have had a look at the range of prices on the internet of Cavapoos. In some cases people are being charged huge amounts from backyard puppy farms. Our puppies are not at the very highest end of the price range but our quality, knowledge and experience as breeders certainly is.
DO YOU USE A TOY OR MINIATURE POODLE IN YOUR BREEDING?
We breed our girls to our Toy poodle which after some in depth research can see no reason why a miniature would favour a toy in any breeding program.
CAN WE MEET THE PARENTS WHEN WE COLLECT OUR PUPPY?
Absolutely!! Although we ask people not to visit prior to collecting your puppy if you can help it. When the day comes to collect your baby, we will open up our home and lifestyle with our dogs to you. You will meet all of our dogs but especially the parents and you can see where and how they live on a daily basis.
DO YOU HAVE A BREEDERS LICENCE?
YES OF COURSE!
We hold this with Durham County Council, our licence number is DCC/ALA/098392
Before we moved to Durham we also held a 5 Star licence with Sunderland.
So we have a great history of high standards with our care for our dogs.
HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO SOCIALISE YOUR PUPPY?
Its so important to know that a good breeder will give your puppy the best start in life which will absolutely help their mental development in the future. You have unto 16 weeks to teach your puppy as much as you can and socialise him/her as much as possible in a positive way. Remember half of this time is spent with the breeder so bare this in mind when you choose who you buy a puppy from. Your dog will almost certainly be a happier more stable adult if he/she has had a great start in life.
ARE YOUR DOGS KENNEL CLUB REGISTERED?
The Kennel club only register pedigree dogs, unless your taking part in sports/activities like fly ball etc. There is no facility available with the Kennel Club to register breeding crossbreeds.
ARE YOUR DOGS OR PUPPIES FROM YOUR DOGS ADVERTISED ON PUPPY SALES WEBSITES?
Not normally but there is the odd occasion so if you see an advert please check in with us first.
PLEASE BE AWARE! PEOPLE ARE USING PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF OUR DOGS ON PUPPY SALES WEBSITES AND PASSING THEM OFF AS THEIR OWN.
OUR STUD MALE MAMBO IS PICTURED AS THE STUD DOG ON MANY LITTERS AND THIS IS NOT TRUE! PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH WHEN VISITING PUPPY SALES WEBSITES ENSURING YOU MEET THE PARENTS OF ANY POTENTIAL PUPPY YOU MAY FIND!
WHAT GENERATION OF CAVAPOO DO YOU BREED AND WHY, F1'S, F1B'S OR F2'S?
Why We Choose to Breed F2 and F1b Cavapoos
Having owned and bred dogs for many years, our focus is on health, temperament, and lifelong companionship.
Rather than breeding first-generation (F1) Cavapoos, we choose to work with carefully breeding F2 and F1b Cavapoos. This allows us to continue breeding from dogs whose health, temperament, coat qualities, and overall characteristics we know well and have experienced first-hand within our own programme.
All of our breeding dogs undergo comprehensive health testing for relevant inherited conditions, and only dogs with suitable health results are considered for breeding. We believe that responsible breeding is about much more than generation labels; it is about careful selection, health screening, and making thoughtful decisions for every generation.
Another important part of our philosophy is that we genuinely love living with Cavapoos. We choose to own and breed dogs that we enjoy sharing our lives with every day, rather than keeping dogs solely for breeding purposes. By breeding from health-tested Cavapoos with wonderful temperaments, we are able to continue developing the qualities that make the breed such a valued family companion.
Our goal is to produce healthy, well-socialised puppies with excellent temperaments, bred from parents that are cherished members of our family first and foremost.
Cavapoo Generations Compared: F1 Vs F1b Vs F2 Cavapoos - Oodle Life
WHAT COLOUR AND TYPE ARE YOUR CAVAPOO'S?
You will be able to see our females here on the website, they are predominately red and our stud dogs are too, so we expect the puppies to be a shade of red in most cases.
Our girls are mostly F1's so the puppies would be F1b's or F2's. However this is based on the majority of our girls and not the case for all of them. If you would like to know more about the breeding behind a girl in particular I will quite happily let you know once our conversations have progressed and you have your name down for a puppy.