The family have made the decision that they want a dog!! I've started doing my research and at the moment our search is for a Cocker or a Cockerpoo, mainly based on the wife's parents experience of owning rescue Cockers and Springers.
I have children who will be 3 and 8 when we take the plunge, so am happy to take on board any suggestions that come my way!!
Went to visit one Cockerpoo breeder last weekend (where I did fall for the potential Cocker mum) and have another one lined up for this weekend. Now need to get some appointments in the diary to find a couple of good local Cocker Breeders so we can make a definitive decision about which way to go.
Must admit, trying to find a breeder we are going to be comfortable with, is as intimidating, as the process of finding the right pup is exciting! At least we've given ourselves plenty of time to research so won't be rushing into anything! Any personal recommendations are always helpful!! (we are in North Herts, so close to Beds, Bucks, North London, Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk)
Thanks