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Hi there,

We are looking for a family dog and after a lot of research have set our hearts on a cockapoo.

Just wondered if anyone could recommend a breeder in the north/east of Scotland ... although we would be willing to travel further afield.

Thank you
 
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Hi there,

I'm up in the north east of Scotland and got Marley in December from a local breeder at guildy den farm by monikie - it's a little north of Dundee. If you google guildy den monikie you'll get their website which doesn't actually mention anything about the dogs it's about sheep and goats I think but it has an email address to contact Gordon if you're interested. I found them extremely helpful and friendly and little Marley is absolutely amazing, very friendly, such a character and the most affectionate dog I've ever met :) definitely a family dog. The breeder came recommended to me and I know a few people with dogs from them all of which have great characters. We're even considering getting a second pup when Marley's a bit older so he has a pal to play with and we'll definitely go back to guildy den.

Hope thats a help! Good luck anyway if you decide to go for it :)
 
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Hi

Thanks for the info ... I found an old advert online for cockapoos that guildy den had posted (probably the litter your pup came from!)and I contacted them to see if they had another litter planned.

They do and the litter was due last week and we are getting one of the pups!!

We live in Dundee so I know exactly where they are ... great to know of someone who has already got a pup from them that gives me great peace of mind and confidence to buy from them.

Thank you so much for your help and Marley must be a great dog if you thinking about getting another!

Cant wait to go choose ours in a few weeks time.

Kirsty
 
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Kirstycam

What a lovely puppy. Was he born on 16 Feb? We are getting a puppy from Gordon too! Ours is black, haven't seen him yet though. Picking him up on 13 April! Maybe you have seen him, we are calling him Alfie. We have one picture and wish we had more. Are you going back before you collect your pup? We are up in Inverness so can only really make the 3.5 hr journey once, hope Alfie is a good traveller! I would be really interested to know if you have seen our pup and what info you have on the parents and what you saw feel free to PM me if you like.
 

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Very cute,always exciting getting a puppy.Does gordon eye test yet? Until recently he didnt so just to be on the safe side i would ask about it.Also 2 bva tested dogs can still be carriers which will result in affected pups so make sure one parent is dna tested clear xxx
 
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Yes, very excited! We are calling him Alfie. Is the pup you are getting from the same litter? What do you know about the litter? I know the mum is a working dog and was a litter of 6 but that's it. Would love to know more!

I don't know about eye testing, I would assume not though from what I have heard. He doesn't give them their first vacc's either, so will start from scratch. Already got the vets booked.

Regarding BVA as far as I'm aware at least one parent is clear.

Never had a cross breed pup like this before so really appreciate your comments and advice, I certainly wouldn't be against any other thoughts :)

Jon
 
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When you say clear is that bva tested or dna tested? If only one parents has been bva tested then your puppy is still at risk of being pra affected which will result in your dog going blind fairly young.Make sure at least one parent has been dna tested clear with either optigen or laboklin,thats the only way to guarentee a pra free puppy xxx
 
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Hi Mandy

Gordon doesn't test. He was confident his breeding dogs were free and hadn't has any problems to date. He did tell me about a litter years ago that had hip dysplasia and that was with both parents having the health tests.

I know this is a cardinal sin when buying a pup!!!

Kirsty xx
 
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Hi Kristy

Just spent 10 mins replying to you and when I submitted the message it got rejected as I haven't made 10 posts!! I can reply by email if you PM your email address. I understand if you would rather not though.

Jon
 
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Hip displazia is a little different. it an appear in dog whos parentege habe no history.of it. but the eye conditions as far as i know are hereditery, and even if your pup isnt affected by it they can still be carriers which would pass it on to any pups they have themselves.
 
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Hi Kendal,

Ah I understand. The pup is going to be a family pet and he will eventually be taking a little trip to the vet once he is old enough. So absolutely no plans to breed.

That said I am now a little worried I may have the test done myself for peace of mind.

Thanks for everyone's thoughts it really helps.

Kirsty
 
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kirstycam said:
Hi Mandy

Gordon doesn't test. He was confident his breeding dogs were free and hadn't has any problems to date. He did tell me about a litter years ago that had hip dysplasia and that was with both parents having the health tests.

I know this is a cardinal sin when buying a pup!!!

Kirsty xx
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Im afraid he has lied to you.I know 2 cockapoos from him both different families,both have pra and both families contacted him to let him know,thats just the 2 i know of although ive heard there are far more i can even give you their details.He cannot possibly tell whether any of his dogs are carriers and when 2 carriers are mated they produce affected puppies
 
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Hi guys, kinda just jumping in on your conversation, hope you don't mind!
I have a gorgeous cockapoo and he is almost 8 now. We love him to bits and he is one spoiled pooch!!! I really don't want to alarm anyone but I can't stress highly enough the importance of DNA eye testing for PRA.. We got our pup from Gordon, who definitely did not test and our pooch is now completely blind!!! We noticed he was struggling when he was about 4, had him tested and sadly was diagnosed with PRA!!!!! He is now completely blind.
We informed Gordon at the time and since then we know of at least one other who has the condition... I pray to god that Gordon now tests, as I would not want anyone to go through the heartache that we did... Incidentally our dog ALSO has hip dysplasia... Would hope at this stage he is testing... And I would def be asking for
proof of this.
 
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Kirsty just read over your post saying that Gordon doesn't test and I m flabbergasted!!! To also say that he has had no problems with his breeding dogs is Not true. ....I am proof of that.. I have papers with parents names etc and he is more than welcome to challenge that.. We told him as soon as our dog was diagnosed and he carried on breeding.. :(
 
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The other cockapoo i know from gordon who also has pra is a dog that i look after occasionally,her owner also contacted gordon when she diagnosed.She is also willing to talk to you or anyone planning to get a puppy from there.For a breeder to ignore calls saying his dogs are producing affected puppies then deny all knowledge is shocking! x
 
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