Dogs are clearly well looked after. Kennels were always clean and I loved that you can just turn up anytime during opening hours. Staff were lovely too and really knowledgeable about breeds.
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Douglas Hall Cottage, Spenbrook Road, BB12 9JG, Burnley, United Kingdom
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We were made to feel very welcome;we weren't rushed and were encouraged to wander round to meet all the puppies
Amazing place and very welcoming would recommend to anyone!
We purchased a female Cockerpoo from Douglas Hall approximately 9 years ago and when we unfortunately lost her last year, there was only one place which we considered for our next furry family member, a beautiful Cavapoochon Mabel. The staff were all the same as all those years ago and their ‘no pressure, asking anything’ attitude was once again greatly appreciated. The dogs are well kept in warm, clean surroundings with regular vet visits. More than happy to recommend these kennels
Although the staff were very friendly and informative, I just couldn’t get a dog from here. After visiting with the children we told some friends who encouraged us to watch a channel 4 documentary (Kyle Thomas). I am now relieved we didn’t walk away with a pup. I could not fund an organisation like this. They seem to use licences (which are important) to justify what’s going on.
The obvious question that begs to be answered is “why Northern Ireland?”
And why no photos of your facility over there if it’s “state of the art”
If there’s nothing wrong or upsetting about where these dogs come from, let’s see an accurate account. A video of the living situation for all the mums. This would put a lot of us at ease and silence the doubters.
Hopefully these questions will be answered truthfully and not deflected with the “we are fully licensed” rhetoric.
I recommend anyone serious about buying a puppy to visit the Cockapoo Club of Great Britain’s Approved Breeders page. They list all CCGB inspected and approved breeders.

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We recently got our second dog from Douglas Hall Kennels. We love this place, the staff are always helpful and polite. Our first dog has been great and we wanted to get him a friend so we had to go back to Douglas Hall Kennels. Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Further to your somewhat belated (due no doubt to your trying to have it removed from Trustpilot)response to my recent comment.
I would wholeheartedly like to take up the invitation of viewing your licenced breeding facilities to clear up any preconceived misconceptions potential puppy purchasers may have.
Should I contact your Clabby Road premises directly for this,or make the appointment through yourselves?
Transparency of your breeding operation via first-hand evidence will, I'm sure help with people's negative concerns over your reputation.
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The invitation it seems has been revoked...no surprise there then!!!!!

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Please do your research and run a Google search before getting a puppy from here - it's a puppy mill and they are supplied by Hamilton Farm in Northern Ireland.

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We recently bought our puppy from Douglas Hall Kennels and couldn’t be happier. Our little Clover has settled in so well and has been an absolute joy. She was 10 weeks old when we brought her home and is now 4.5 months—healthy, happy, and thriving.
I’ve already been asked where we got her, and I’m always happy to recommend Douglas Hall Kennels. They’ve been amazing from the start and are always just a phone call away whenever we need advice. Their support has made the whole experience so reassuring.
Can’t thank you enough for our wonderful Clover!

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Douglas Hall Kennels were wonderful from start to finish. They clearly care for their pups and their welfare and that shows in the temperament of the pups. We have one and so do our friends and both are beautifully adjusted boys.
They said repeatedly they'd rather take a dog back than see it in rescue and I think that shows their care and lifelong commitment to their pups.
They were willing to hold our pup an extra few days whilst we waited for some money to come in and were generally really friendly, really flexible and really very good all round.
Wholly recommend, my best dog buying experience by far.

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I urge anyone who is considering purchasing a puppy from here to please watch the Channel 4 Documentary ‘I exposed the UK’s biggest puppy farm’.
The puppies for sale at this facility are not bred where they are sold. They are actually bred in Northern Ireland, at a facility with over 900 dogs in disgraceful conditions.
Please also note these puppies are separated from their mothers to then be transported all the way from Northern Ireland to this business in Burnley. Under UK law, it is a legal requirement to show puppies with their biological mother at the place where they were bred and raised. This kennels will be unable to adher to this law, so I beg anyone visiting to ask to be shown the mother.
It’s essential to see the puppies parents, or at least mother, to ensure the dog is healthy and will not have any future healthy conditions. Furthermore, puppies need to be with their mothers to learn essential social and behavioural skills.
I’m a huge animal lover and have a dog myself (I saw both parents and the place where the puppy was born) which is why I felt obliged to leave this review after seeing the documentary.
Please like I say, watch this documentary before buying a dog from here, also research the Hamilton farm in Northern Ireland (has now changed its name to the UK Dog Breeding Academy) which is where these puppies are actually bred.
Purchasing a dog is a huge commitment and a massive purchase so ensuring you have as much information as possible about the dog and it’s parents is essential, especially to avoid future heartbreak if the puppy did have any hidden health conditions.

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Importing puppies from puppy farms in Northern Ireland. Ethically wrong and puppies health and wellbeing are being compromised - do not support industrial puppy farms and breeders

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Watch channel 4 documentary on puppy farms!
Also unable to leave a review on Google as this has been restricted. They SHOULD NOT have a 4* rating.

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Re-Homed my dog from someone who purchased her from here.. been exposed as a puppy farm.. AND IT ALL MAKES SENSE!! She is scared and traumatised by everything, we got her at 2 years old and her back legs were done! Ones already had to have corrective surgery to fix the issue, but she will have problems for the rest of her life! And she’s only 4 now! I’m fuming!!
Luckily we will give her an amazing life, and try and subdue the pain she will be in, no dog should be born to just be stock, there is also clearly a lack of care for bad breeding habits! As long as they can make their money!
CLOSE THEM DOWN!!!
Can reply all you want, we’ve dna tested our dog too and she’s 3 breeds not the 2 you “advertised” her at. Absolutely shameless.

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Big shout out to Eric..the owner...and the staff especially Sarah...fantastic experience from start to finish...its not just about buying a dog ..its everything else that's included... for example..the advice ...the aftercare etc ....they genuinely care ...I would certainly recommend douglass hall kennels....thanks guys
Paul Dean

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Please don’t buy from this place. Our rescued beagle came from the northern Irish largest puppy farm in the UK where the dogs for Douglas Hall are bred. My 4.5 year old beagle is terrified of people, clearly been abused, covered in scars. Scared of everything and is clearly over bred. If you buy from these people you’re buying from people who really don’t care about dogs. They care about money. Take a look at the YouTube documentary about it. It’s disgraceful. My poor rescue stayed in a kennel her whole life, bred and bred until she was no use, and given up for rehoming. Please don’t fund these horrible places.

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No point me saying anything, the awful awful people should not be in business, im not intrested in there copy and paste response either, i personally know 3 seperate customers that have lost a puppy bought from here, myself being one of them just watch the documentry that was released today and make your own mind up, its on channel 4 youtube channel, called puppy farm exposed

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We visited this breeders and sadly and concerning we did not find reviews of what people had said was certainly not our experience...the approach to the buildings where puppies were housed was very run down dirty and shabby .. on entering the various rooms puppies kept in were untidy with puppies bedding was scraps of torn white paper which was getting trodden all over the place.. some if the younger puppies were huddled together with no energy and appeared scared when trying to approach them .. we asked where they were bred and we were told from Northern Ireland .. so obviously that is a long journey for such young puppies. Some of the puppy pens had a very unpleasant smell .. no staff came to us to talk to us and welcome us etc .. we came away without a puppy feeling very upset that this establishment is not hood enough and feel very concerned about the set up ...as as we say so surprised that they have got such good reviews ...

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Got my little maddie Cavapoo from here! She is amazing, had her health checked within 48hr she was perfect and update.
She’s an amazing addition to our family.
The experience was very easy and friendly. Would recommend as I already have done to a few people.

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We was mad to feel part of the family when we got there we was let take our dog round all the pens to see the puppies when we got to the cocapoos I took one out my dog dident like it and she dident like my dog so I put her back i got another one out and he was playing with my dog the gentleman asked if I would like to take him to the office so we did the dogs bonded and we had him
I would highly recommend this place for dogs i will go back even my vet commented on his breed

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We bought our Suzie girl from Douglas hall, they were incredible. They advised us to have a full health check within 48hrs to put our minds at rest, all of which came back amazing. Suzie is the best pup, she’s happy and healthy and we apprechiate Douglas hall for giving us a follow up call to ensure she is settling in okay. Thankyou so much.

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