5★ Licensed Breeder · Lincolnshire

Thoughtfully bred cockapoos from a family home, Raised With Love

Health-tested parents, grandparents and extended family members, raised inside our home, matched carefully to the right families. A small handful of litters each year — and lifetime support for every puppy we breed.

20+
Years experience
100%
Health tested
An apricot cockapoo resting on a bed

Why KC Cockapoos

Everything we do is built around the puppy, not the profit.

We're a small family breeder — not a business. Here's what that looks like in practice.

Health-tested parents

Every parent dog is fully DNA and clinically health screened above and beyond the highest Kennel Club standards before being part of our breeding programme.

Raised in our home

Our puppies are born in our bedroom and raised underfoot in a busy family kitchen — never in kennels or outbuildings.

Temperament first

We breed for calm, confident, people-loving puppies who thrive with families, children and first-time owners alike.

Transparent & ethical

Full contracts, vet records, parent introductions and an open invitation to visit. No surprises, ever.

Only a few litters a year

We deliberately keep numbers small. Every mum is a treasured family pet first, a mother second.

Lifetime support

We're here for the whole journey — training questions, grooming advice, life updates — for the lifetime of your dog.

A red and white cockapoo in profile

Our Story

A family, a few much-loved dogs, and a quiet passion for getting it right.

We're Karol and Colin, and KC Cockapoos began the way most good things do — with one very loved family dog. Over a decade later, our home (and our hearts) are still full of cockapoos and poodles, and we share our days with our children, our dogs, and the puppies who pass through on their way to becoming part of other families.

We deliberately stay small. Our mums are family pets first and foremost; they each have a maximum of four litters in their lifetime, and they retire here with us. Every puppy is raised in the heart of our home, surrounded by the noise, cuddles and chaos of normal family life — exactly what sets them up to thrive in yours.

KC Cockapoos shares the same ethical standards as our sister programme, KC Poodles. Different breed, same family, same commitment to doing things properly.

Our Cockapoos

The breed that wins hearts — and earns its place in family life.

Cockapoos are bright, loving, hugely adaptable dogs. Here's what to honestly expect.

An apricot cockapoo puppy sitting on grass

Gentle & sociable

Wonderful with children, other pets and visitors.

Intelligent

Quick to learn and a joy to train with positive methods.

Low-shedding

Suitable for many allergy-conscious households.

Adaptable

Happy in flats, cottages or country homes — as long as they're with you.

Moderate energy

Up for adventures, equally happy curled at your feet.

Affectionate

Velcro dogs in the best possible way.

Plan for a brush & comb, every evening and a professional groom every 6 weeks. Beginning at 14 – 15 weeks of age. We'll send you home with grooming guidance, demonstration and an optional grooming kit.

Health & Responsible Breeding

What Ethically Bred Means to Us

Exceptional health, temperament, and breed quality are not achieved by chance—they are the result of thoughtful stewardship, rigorous standards, and an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of every dog we breed.

Every parent dog within our programme undergoes comprehensive DNA screening and breed-specific health testing before being considered for breeding. We adhere to the latest Kennel Club and breed club recommendations, and many of our dogs are second- and third-generation hereditary clear, ensuring their puppies cannot inherit certain tested genetic conditions. Complete health documentation is available for prospective owners to review.

Our breeding decisions are guided by far more than pedigree alone. We carefully select breeding pairs for their health, temperament, structure, and overall quality, with the aim of preserving and improving the breed for future generations. The welfare of our dogs is always paramount, with the highest standards of veterinary care, nutrition, enrichment, exercise, and socialisation provided throughout their lives.

Our puppies are raised with intention and care in a nurturing environment designed to give them the very best start. We take great care in matching each puppy with the right family and remain a source of support long after they leave our home.

For us, ethical breeding is defined by transparency, responsibility, and an enduring commitment to every dog we produce—from carefully planned bloodlines to lifelong support for the families who welcome them home.

Tested BEYOND Kennel Club standards

  • PRA (all 4 types, not just 1)
  • Hereditary Cataracts
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • GM2 Gangliosidosis
  • Neonatal Encephalopathy
  • Osteochondrodysplasia
  • Von Willebrand Disease I
  • Familial Nephropathy (FN)
  • Luxating Patella
  • Glycogen Storage Disease VII (PFK Deficiency)
  • Exercise Induced Collapse
  • Acral Mutilation Syndrome
  • Current BVA Eye Test — Clear

How We Raise Them

Puppy Culture protocols, raised the holistic way.

We raise our puppies using much of the Puppy Culture method — a structured, evidence-based programme designed to produce confident, resilient, well-socialised dogs.

Raised in our home (with all the chaos of real life!)

Toilet training from 3 weeks — 99% trained to a litter tray before leaving

Desensitised to sounds — fireworks, traffic, vacuuming — using the Dog Sounds CD

Positive repeated exposure to grooming, nail clipping and ear cleaning.

Weaned onto a high quality raw food for optimum gut health, and a robust immune system, and then re- weaned onto a dry food for convenience, in their new home. Raw feeding advice happily given if you would like to pursue this method

Raised as holistically as possible, without unnecessary chemical intervention

Credentials & community

  • • Director of the Cockapoo Club of Great Britain
  • • 5★ Licensed Breeder — Licence no. AWLOO84
  • • Kennel Club Assured Breeder
  • • Qualified dog trainer & Kennel Club judge
  • • Trained groomer, microchip implanter & canine first aider
  • • Contributor to The Cockapoo Handbook by Linda Whitwam

The Puppy Journey

From first hello to a lifetime of support.

No pressure, no rush. We take care to make sure every puppy goes to exactly the right home.

  1. 01

    Apply & join the waiting list

    Tell us about your family, home and lifestyle through our short form. We read every application personally.

  2. 02

    A friendly chat

    We arrange a call to get to know you, answer your questions and make sure a cockapoo is genuinely right for your life.

  3. 03

    Matching your puppy

    Once a litter is PLANNED, we carefully match puppies to families based on temperament, energy and your home environment.

  4. 04

    Visits & video updates

    From the day your puppy is born, you'll be added to a private Facebook group for that litter's new families. There, you'll receive regular photo and video updates, allowing you to follow every stage of their development — from those very first moments of life, through early neurological stimulation (ENS), eyes opening, first solids, and their first wobbly steps, and many more….

  5. 05

    Going-home day

    Puppies leave at 8 weeks with vet check, first vaccinations, microchip, 4 weeks free insurance, blanket, food and a full puppy pack.

  6. 06

    Lifetime aftercare

    Settling-in support, training advice and a always-on hand for life. Many of our families become lasting friends.

Testimonials

Kind words from our puppy families.

"We bought our beautiful Cockapoo, Frankie, from Karol a year ago, and she has brought so much joy to our lives. From the very beginning, it was clear how much care and dedication Karol puts into her puppies. The vetting process was thorough and reassuring, showing that she genuinely wants the very best homes for them. Since bringing Frankie home, we've lost count of the number of compliments we've received about her. People regularly comment on her lovely temperament, intelligence and lovable character. She is healthy, happy, full of personality and keeps us laughing every day. Frankie has become such a cherished member of our family — our little monkey — and we honestly couldn't imagine life without her. We are so grateful to Karol for giving us such a wonderful dog and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a Cockapoo puppy."
The Doolan family
2025
"I did a lot of research before I bought my first cockapoo — Poppy. I wanted a puppy that was socialised in a home environment and one that was house trained and well handled. With Karol that was exactly what I got. I was also satisfied that my puppy was well bred and was able to meet both of the parents. When I wanted a second dog there was no question — I went straight back to Karol and chose Lily. Poppy is now 10 and Lily is 7. They are beautiful, healthy, happy dogs that have added so much to my life. I absolutely recommend Karol as a breeder."
Alison
Owner of Poppy & Lily, since 2016
"We got our puppy from Karol in 2020 and were very impressed with the initial interview and her understanding of why and what — and most of all the choice of breed of dog. It was obvious not just anybody was getting the privilege of having one of her babies. Our puppy, now 6 years old and called Marley, is the best thing that has been part of our family. He's very loyal and very obedient — which comes with training like any pet — but extremely intelligent and runs rings round us! Going back to the breeder, most definitely the best ever and we would always go back in the future. In the last 6 years Karol has always been a blessing — helpful with questions and queries — once one of her babies, then always the care and attention, no matter what. I hope that's enough for anybody wishing to be part of the extending family."
Sharon
Owner of Marley, since 2020
"We cannot recommend Karol and Colin highly enough. From our very first interaction, it was clear how much love, care and dedication they put into their dogs and puppies. One thing we particularly appreciated was how thoroughly they vetted prospective owners. Rather than simply finding homes, they were committed to finding the right homes, and we had enormous respect for the values and standards they upheld throughout the process. The level of communication and support we received was exceptional. From the day the litter was born, we were kept updated through a dedicated Facebook group where we could follow the puppies' journey and development. Even now, it is wonderful to stay connected with our dog's siblings and their owners. When we visited to choose our puppy, we were welcomed warmly into their home and met both parents of our dog as well as their other dogs, which gave us great confidence in the breeding programme and the environment the puppies were being raised in. The desensitisation and socialisation work they do is outstanding — our dog is incredibly relaxed and confident around everyday noises and situations, and is completely unfazed by fireworks. What really sets them apart is the ongoing support they provide. The aftercare is second to none — no matter how much time has passed, Karol is always available to answer questions, offer advice and provide reassurance. Most importantly, we have the most incredible dog: kind, confident, loving and wonderfully natured. Thank you for everything."
The Whitehead family
2025

Next Litter

Spring 2026 litter — waiting list now open.

Our beautiful F1 girl Willow is expected to have her second (and final) litter in early spring, with puppies ready for their new homes from late May. We'll be taking a small number of families onto the list — apply early to be considered.

  • Apricot, red and chocolate expected
  • F1 generation · health-tested parents
  • Ready to leave from 8 weeks
Apply for the waiting list
A cockapoo puppy in a wicker basket in a sunlit garden

FAQs

Your questions, answered honestly.

Get in touch

Tell us a little about your family.

There's no obligation — this is just the start of a conversation. We'll usually reply within 48 hours.

cockapoos@hotmail.com07719 763430
Lincolnshire, UK
Visits by appointment — always welcome

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