Puppy's name: Fenn
What was important to you when looking for a puppy?: We’d dreamed of getting a dog for years and when the time finally came we wanted a breeder we could trust. We were also looking for a dog that I could trust wouldn't aggravate my mild allergies.
How did Cheristone Doodles tick your boxes?: Becky at Cheristone Doodles stood out straight away. Her website was clear and easy to navigate, with her council license number, photos of previous litters and an easy way to book a consultation. She was patient and supportive while we decided on the right litter.
What were your favourite things about the process?: Becky made everything so easy and relaxed. We were kept updated with weekly photos and videos after the puppies were born and were absolutely spoilt for choice with Sapphire’s gorgeous litter in so many colours. Picking day was calm and unhurried and it was lovely to see how comfortable the mum was with Becky and with us as visitors. Collection day was very calm and well organised. Becky took time to explain what to expect and made sure we didn’t feel rushed. It was clear how much trust the puppies’ mum had in Becky and in us, which made the whole experience special and stress-free.
How do you feel about your puppy?: We’ve had Fenn for a week and a half and she’s already showing such calm and confident behaviour. She settled beautifully into her crate, loves her food and while she’s nowhere near toilet trained yet, her behaviour is so promising. She’s a little shy with new dogs but her confidence grows every day and thanks to Becky’s early training she took to going outside straight away. She’s already been out in her sling (pre-vaccination), meeting people, seeing traffic and even construction sites without fuss.
Anything else you'd like to tell us: The puppy hub was packed with useful guidance on feeding, crate training and everything we needed to prepare. Becky has also been so supportive post-collection, answering any questions quickly and putting our minds at ease as we settled Fenn in. Becky was so supportive throughout, even taking my mild dog allergies into account and reassuring me that I could step back if I reacted to the puppies. Thankfully Fenn’s coat hasn’t caused me any problems at all. We couldn’t recommend Cheristone Doodles enough if you’re looking for a gorgeous, well-adjusted, calm, curious and confident puppy.
Maisie & Dom