Annetteslabradoodles @ Swansholme Cobberdogs

Based in Bedford and licensed by Bedford Borough Council, this small family breeding programme focuses on Labradoodles, including Australian Labradoodles, and Australian Cobberdogs. It reports over 25 years of experience and describes itself as an early UK pioneer of miniature Labradoodles and spaniel-influenced foundation lines. No more than three litters are raised each year, with puppies growing up in the household kitchen. Their preparation includes social contact, car trips, individual crate training from six weeks and an introduction to house training before departure. Before leaving, puppies receive veterinary checks, worming, vaccination and microchipping, together with insurance. A puppy-care class is included for new families. The breeder holds a BSc in animal science, has animal-welfare licensing officer training, contributes breed articles to Dogs Today and has appeared on the BBC.