Stud services

Moyen Poodle cross

 

At Cheristone Doodles we are proud to offer carefully chosen stud dogs who meet the highest standards of health, temperament, and genetic diversity.

At present, our stud services are available exclusively through Rodney, a young, proven male with outstanding qualities.

Rodney combines excellent health testing, a fantastic temperament, and desirable coat genetics. His calm but playful nature makes him a joy to live with, while his strong lineage and clear DNA panel make him an ideal sire for future generations.

About Rodney

Born in 2023, this sweet boy is full of life, he loves his walks, agility, dog and human friends, and can be taken anywhere. He’s great with other dogs - always friendly and keen to play.

He has a loving, cheeky, affectionate personality and likes long, muddy, wet walks, followed by scrambled egg on a Saturday morning.

He enjoys going shopping and choosing new toys – crunchy and crinkly toys are his favourite.

He goes on woodland walks in the Blackdown Hills and swimming in Wimbleball lake on Exmoor. He also enjoys a pub beer garden to recharge along the way!

Heritage

Rodney’s heritage is 81% Poodle, with the remaining made up of Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, and Pointer. The high percentage of Poodle in his background ensures strong coat genetics, which he will pass on to every puppy he sires. This makes him particularly suitable for creating Doodle crossbreeds. His heritage contributes to his dense curly coat, refined conformation, and athletic, balanced frame.

Appearance

  • Height to shoulder: 18”

  • Weight: 14kg

  • Coat: Curly, non-shedding

  • Colour: Chocolate with white on chest

Temperament

Rodney is affectionate, gentle, and sociable. He thrives in family life, is playful and adaptable in new situations, and has a very trainable nature.

Health testing & certificates

Hip scores: Left 5, right 3 | Elbow scores: Left 0, right 0. Certificates available on request.

DNA: Clear (including CNM, EIC, HNPK, ICT-A, MCD, OC, GR_PRA1, GR_PRA2, PRA-prcd4, prcd_PRA, SD2, STGD, vWD1 & 2). Full results are below.

Genetics

Curly coat (KRT71) - 2 copies | Furnishings (RSP02) - 2 copies | Reduced shedding (MC5R) - 2 copies | Chocolate (TYRP1) - 2 copies | Piebald (MITF) - 1 copy | Merle - no

Proven results

Rodney has produced a litter of 8 puppies with our Goldendoodle Cali. The offspring are thriving in family homes, with excellent coats, temperaments, and structure. You can view photos of that litter here.

Feedback from families owning one of Rodney’s puppies has been overwhelmingly positive, with owners commenting on the puppies’ calm temperaments, good health, and attractive looks.

“Olive is the most wonderful thing we’ve ever met. We are so in love with her it’s ridiculous. She was so easy to train and is super smart. She slept well from the very beginning, eats really well, and is amazing with basic commands and much more advanced stuff. She has just started agility and is already taking it (literally) in her stride - just like her daddy. She loves to learn and is just the best dog in the world. ”
— Suzannah L.
 
“Laika is honestly the best addition to our lives!”
— Bianca D.
“Paddy is adorable - we love him so much. ”
— Annette D.
“Kaju is a year old today! Time has flown by. He continues to be his absolute clownish naughty self every single day (though there are glimpses of maturity and calmness from time to time, fleeting they might be!) He makes us laugh every single day, and so, so happy to have him in our lives.”
— Arthi S.
 

Stud Fee & what’s included

We understand how important it is to get stud arrangements right. To support visiting bitches and their owners we offer:

  • Support and handling during visits in a safe, controlled environment

  • Two natural matings

  • Stud fee: £400

Process

  • Please contact us ahead of your bitch’s season to check suitability and discuss approximate dates.

  • Rodney is available to DNA-tested (or clear by parentage) bitches of any breed.

  • Let us know on Day 1 of her season.

  • Progesterone testing is required to ensure optimal mating timing (this is carried out at your veterinary practice).

We are happy to answer any questions before or during the process.

Practical information

  • Location: Near Taunton, Somerset

  • Facilities: Safe, enclosed areas for introduction and mating, experienced handler

  • Contact: Please get in touch to discuss your breeding plans in more detail at becky@cheristonedoodles.co.uk