Buying our pup was lovely experience from start to finish. I made a inquiry on the website, got a phonecall from William, received some photos of 4 Zuchons, placed a deposit, and made an appointm... Mehr ansehen
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I had followed Douglas Hall on Facebook for a couple of years before taking the plunge and getting a sister for our Cavachon Bailey. We travelled from Scotland to collect her so communication was key.... Mehr ansehen
Do not buy a puppy from here, it is a puppy farm. We bought a cavapoochon puppy from here a couple of years ago, he was the sweetest little soul. As a couple of days went by we started to notice he... Mehr ansehen
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We bought our beautiful Maltipoo pup from Douglas Hall and we can’t recommend them enough. We went up on the ‘let’s just look 👀’ and walked away with a beautiful pup 🤣 There was no pressu... Mehr ansehen
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Let’s see the farms…
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.
10. Januar 2026
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for acknowledging that our staff were friendly and informative during your visit.
Both of our facilities — in England and Northern Ireland — are fully licensed and regulated by the relevant local authorities, operating under DEFRA-aligned animal welfare legislation. These licences apply not only to puppies, but to all breeding dogs, accommodation, enrichment, veterinary oversight, staffing ratios, record-keeping, and inspection regimes. Our licences are renewed following physical inspections, not based on images, videos, or marketing material.
Northern Ireland operates under its own animal welfare legislation, which is equivalent in welfare standards and is routinely used by many UK breeders due to differences in administrative structure — not differences in welfare expectations. This is well understood within the regulated breeding sector.
Edited television programmes and social-media commentary — including the Channel 4 documentary referenced — are not evidence, are not produced by regulatory bodies, and do not form part of any licensing, enforcement, or inspection process. Our facilities are assessed by qualified inspectors and veterinary professionals with statutory authority, not by media outlets or influencers.
With regard to imagery, licensing authorities do not require breeders to publicly publish footage of breeding facilities, nor would doing so accurately reflect daily operations, inspection standards, or animal welfare compliance. Welfare is judged through in-person inspections, documentation, veterinary records, and compliance audits, all of which we meet and exceed.
We fully support prospective owners researching responsibly and welcome comparison with any licensed breeder — including those listed by organisations such as the Cockapoo Club of Great Britain. However, it is important to note that club affiliation is not a legal or welfare requirement, and many fully compliant, high-welfare breeders choose not to participate in private club schemes.
We are proud of our standards, our transparency with regulators, and the thousands of families who continue to recommend us based on their direct experience — not edited media narratives.
We wish you the very best in finding the right puppy for your family.
We recently got our second dog from…
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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
29. November 2025
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Invitation Accepted....or Not As The Case May Be!!!
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!!!!!
2. Dezember 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Hi Simon,
Thank you for your message.
Firstly, we do not hold any power to remove reviews from Trustpilot. Reviews are moderated solely by Trustpilot’s own policies and rules. If a review is flagged, it is because Trustpilot’s system requires additional information or verification — not because we can choose to remove it. We understand how this may be misunderstood, but it is simply not something we control.
Regarding your request to visit our facilities:
Just as nursery standards, food hygiene, or school safeguarding policies are not decided by members of the public with no training, the same applies in animal welfare. People without qualifications or professional experience cannot determine welfare standards. These standards are set, audited and enforced by councils, veterinary professionals and DEFRA-regulated authorities to ensure the wellbeing of animals.
Kind regards,
Douglas Hall Kennels Ltd
Puppy farm - avoid!
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.
22. November 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Thank you for sharing your concerns.
We would like to clarify that Douglas Hall Kennels is a fully licensed UK breeder, inspected under DEFRA and local authority welfare regulations. All puppies are bred by us, not sourced from third parties.
Our Northern Ireland kennels are purpose-built, centrally heated, and operated exclusively by us, inspected under DAERA licensing.
Every puppy leaves us vet-checked, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and flea-treated, with full paperwork and a signed sales contract advising an independent vet check within 48 hours.
We appreciate that online claims can be worrying, and we encourage customers to visit us in person, review our licences, and speak to our team directly so they can see our standards first-hand.
Clover
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!
21. September 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Thank you so much Emma, for your lovely review and for sharing Clover’s pupdate 😊
We’re absolutely delighted to hear she has settled in so well and is thriving — that’s exactly what we hope for every puppy and family.
It means a great deal to us that you felt supported throughout the process and that you would recommend us to others. We are always here if you ever need advice or guidance as Clover grows.
Wishing you many happy years of adventures together 💛🐾
Douglas Hall Kennels were wonderful…
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.
27. September 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Thank you so much Ezra for such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that both your pup and your friends’ pup have settled in so beautifully — temperament and welfare are at the heart of everything we do, so your feedback truly means a lot.
We always say that our commitment doesn’t end at the point of sale, and we would much rather take a puppy back than ever see them in rescue. Knowing that this resonated with you is incredibly reassuring.
It was a pleasure to look after your pup those extra days, and we’re glad we could make the process smooth and stress-free. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation — we wish you many happy years ahead with your boy 🐾💛
Watch Channel 4 documentary ‘I exposed the UK’s biggest puppy farm’
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.
20. November 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Thank you Alisha for taking the time to share your concerns. We understand that online documentaries and social media posts can be worrying, so we would like to clarify some important facts regarding how Douglas Hall Kennels operates.
Douglas Hall Kennels Ltd is a fully licensed UK breeder, inspected regularly under both DEFRA and local authority welfare regulations. We breed our own puppies and do not source puppies from third-party breeders or suppliers.
We operate two licensed breeding establishments:
• Our Lancashire facility
• Our purpose-built kennels in Northern Ireland
Our Northern Ireland kennels were constructed exclusively for Douglas Hall Kennels, are centrally heated, and are inspected under DAERA (Northern Ireland) licensing standards.
They have never been licensed for use by any external breeder, including those referenced.
All puppies leaving our care are:
• Vet-checked
• Microchipped
• Vaccinated with UK-approved protocols
• Wormed & flea-treated
• Sold with full veterinary and microchip documentation
We do not rehome any puppy under 8 weeks of age, and puppies remain with their mother until the legally required point of social development.
This is monitored by qualified veterinary professionals and licensing officers.
Regarding the Channel 4 documentary:
The programme contains selective footage and third-party environments.
We are not connected in any way to unlicensed or welfare-concern facilities depicted.
The conditions shown are not representative of our kennels, which are inspected, regulated and open for visits.
We always encourage customers to:
• Visit our kennels in person
• Review our licences and veterinary paperwork
• Speak openly with our team about any concerns
We believe decisions about bringing a puppy into your family should be based on first-hand visits, factual licensing evidence and veterinary documentation, rather than online speculation or edited media content.
If you would like to see our facilities, speak directly with our team, or view our licences, we would be more than happy to arrange this.
— Douglas Hall Kennels Team 🐾
Importing puppies from puppy farms in…
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
20. November 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We take welfare very seriously, so we would like to clarify how our business operates.
Douglas Hall Kennels is a fully licensed UK breeder, inspected under DEFRA and local authority regulations in England, and under DAERA licensing in Northern Ireland.
We do not import puppies from third parties. All puppies sold by us are bred by us, either at our Lancashire facility or at our purpose-built Northern Ireland kennels.
Our Northern Ireland kennels were constructed exclusively for Douglas Hall Kennels and:
• Are centrally heated and purpose designed for welfare
• Operate only under our licence
• Are regularly inspected to UK standards
• Are never used by outside breeders
Puppies remain with their mothers for the legally required time period and are cared for under veterinary supervision.
Every puppy leaves us:
• Vet health-checked
• Vaccinated
• Microchipped
• Wormed and flea-treated
• With full documentation and a signed sales contract advising an independent vet check within 48 hours of collection
We appreciate that online discussions can be emotive, but we encourage anyone considering a puppy to visit us in person, review our licences, and speak with our team so they can make an informed decision based on first-hand evidence, not speculation.
— Douglas Hall Kennels Team 🐾
Watch channel 4 documentary on puppy…
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.
19. November 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We understand that online documentaries can be worrying, so we would like to clarify some key facts.
Douglas Hall Kennels is a fully licensed UK breeder, operating under DEFRA and local authority welfare regulations in England, and DAERA licensing in Northern Ireland.
We breed our own puppies — we do not buy from third-party suppliers or unlicensed breeders.
The Channel 4 documentary refers to separate facilities and selective footage that does not represent our licensed kennels or our welfare standards.
We are not connected to any unregulated or welfare-concern establishments featured in that programme.
Regarding Google reviews:
We do not have the ability to block, edit, approve or restrict Google reviews.
Review visibility is handled solely by Google’s automated moderation system, which can filter reviews for reasons such as links, account activity, formatting or certain language triggers.
Many customers have left reviews publicly, and we encourage feedback across multiple platforms.
We always welcome anyone considering a puppy to visit us in person, review our licences, meet our team, and make decisions based on first-hand experience and facts, rather than online speculation.
— Douglas Hall Kennels Team 🐾
Avoid this puppy farm…
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.
19. November 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
We strongly refute the claims made in this review and do not consider it a credible or accurate reflection of our business, for the following reasons:
• No record of contact – At no point were we contacted by the original purchaser, or by the reviewer, regarding any health, mobility, or welfare concerns. All new owners are clearly advised to contact us immediately should any issue arise. We have no record of a puppy from us presenting with “back leg issues” or requiring corrective surgery.
• Puppy was not returned to us – We are extremely clear with all owners that if, for any reason, they can no longer keep one of our dogs, the puppy must be returned to us. We never want to see our dogs rehomed, sold on, or placed into rescue environments. The fact this dog was rehomed elsewhere without our knowledge is a significant red flag.
• Unknown living conditions – As the breeder, we cannot be held responsible for how a dog may have been treated, exercised, injured, or managed in a previous home over a period of years. Without being informed or given the opportunity to assess the dog ourselves, it is impossible to attribute later-life issues to us.
• Health & breeding standards – All our puppies are vet health checked, vaccinated, microchipped, and sold with full documentation. We do not breed from parents known to have hereditary conditions and we stand by our dogs for life.
• Misleading and defamatory language – The term “puppy farm” is both inaccurate and defamatory. Douglas Hall Kennels is a fully licensed, council-inspected breeder, operating transparently and in compliance with DEFRA and local authority regulations.
• DNA testing claims – We cannot verify or comment on private DNA tests carried out years later, particularly where lineage, rehoming history, and environmental factors are unknown.
We have successfully placed thousands of healthy, happy puppies into loving homes, supported by extensive positive reviews, repeat customers, and ongoing relationships with our puppy families.
We remain committed to animal welfare, transparency, and lifelong responsibility for dogs bred by us — which is precisely why situations like this should always be brought directly back to us.
Douglas Hall Kennels Ltd
Fully Licensed & Council Regulated
Big shout out to Eric..the owner...and…
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
17. November 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Thank you so much, Paul, for your kind words and recommendation 🙏
We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience, and we’ll be sure to pass your message on to Eric and Sarah — they will really appreciate it.
We always aim to make the journey more than just choosing a puppy, and it’s wonderful to know the advice, support and aftercare have made a difference.
Your feedback means a great deal to our whole team.
Wishing you many happy years with your new companion 🐾💛
— Douglas Hall Kennels Team
Please don’t buy from this place
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.
11. September 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Thank you for sharing your story. We are genuinely sorry to hear what your rescued Beagle has been through — no dog should ever experience fear or trauma, and we are glad she has now found a home where she is loved and cared for. We understand how distressing her condition must be for you to witness.
However, it is important to clarify that your dog was not purchased from Douglas Hall Kennels and did not leave our care. We therefore cannot verify her background, treatment, medical history, or environment prior to rehoming.
Douglas Hall Kennels is a fully licensed UK breeder, inspected under DEFRA and local authority welfare regulations in England, and DAERA licensing in Northern Ireland.
We do not import or buy puppies from third-party suppliers or unlicensed breeders. We only sell puppies that are bred by us at our licensed facilities.
Our Northern Ireland kennels are:
• Purpose-built and centrally heated
• Operated exclusively by us
• Regularly inspected under UK legislation
• Never used by external breeders or organisations referenced online
All puppies leaving our care are:
• Vet health-checked
• Vaccinated
• Microchipped
• Wormed and flea-treated
• Provided with veterinary documentation
• Sold with a signed sales contract advising an independent vet check within 48 hours
The Channel 4 / YouTube documentary you refer to contains selective footage and third-party environments that do not represent our kennels.
We are not connected to unregulated or welfare-concern facilities featured in media content.
It is very common for online content to conflate multiple breeders, rescues and farms with no factual link.
If someone ever has concerns about a puppy they have purchased directly from us, we always encourage them to contact us immediately so we can support them.
We welcome visits to our kennels, inspections of our licences, and open conversations with our team and vets.
We hope your Beagle continues to recover and feel safe in her new home, and thank you again for giving her a second chance.
— Douglas Hall Kennels Team 🐾
No point me saying anything the awful…
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
17. November 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Hi Laurs,
Thank you for your message. I genuinely am not sure how anyone believes we “copy and paste” responses — every reply we send is written personally to the individual customer and their specific situation.
Dogs, just like humans, are living creatures. As much as we all wish it weren’t the case, puppies and dogs can occasionally fall ill in the same way children and adults do. Even with the highest standards of care, no breeder — or family home — can ever guarantee that a living animal will never develop a health issue.
As a licensed and regulated breeder, we follow all rules and welfare requirements set out by DEFRA and our local authority. This is why we are able to trade legally and transparently.
We also do not knowingly breed from any parents with hereditary or PRA-related issues, and we carry out the required health checks before breeding.
Most importantly, we stand by our puppies for life. At handover, we explain our full aftercare, including the fact that if a hereditary issue is ever confirmed by a qualified vet, we offer a full refund. Very few breeders offer this level of aftercare or accountability.
We obviously never want a single puppy or dog to experience any issue — our animals mean everything to us — but we also have to be honest that all living creatures, including humans, can sadly become unwell at times through no one’s fault.
I’m truly sorry for your loss, and for anyone who has gone through something so heartbreaking. But we can only continue doing what we have always done: operate legally, responsibly, transparently, and support every family to the best of our ability.
Kind regards,
Douglas Hall Kennels Team
We visited this breeders and sadly and…
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 ...
12. November 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Hi Gail,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your visit did not reflect the experience we are known for, as you can see from many customers whom have taken time to leave their feedback.
To help us fully understand your concerns, could you please let us know what day and approximate time you visited, and whether you checked in at reception, as requested on the large signage at the entrance? All visitors are asked to report to reception so that a member of staff can guide you through, answer any questions, and ensure everything is explained clearly.
Regarding your comments:
• Bedding paper – All puppies are provided with veterinary-approved bedding paper in line with our local authority licence requirements. This is refreshed throughout the day, but depending on the time of your visit, some paper may naturally be on the floor, particularly towards the end of the day.
• Underfloor heating & privacy areas – Every puppy pen has underfloor heating and a privacy screen, giving them a warm and secure space to sleep. Puppies will often be found huddled together resting, which is completely normal behaviour at certain times of the day.
• Staff presence – We are sorry nobody greeted you. There are always staff working around the premises, but if you did not check in at reception, it’s likely we were unaware that you had arrived.
• As stated on our website, we breed all of our puppies within the United Kingdom Northern Ireland, under full licence. Our transporter is DEFRA approved, and our processes are inspected by the professionals who issue our own licence. All puppies are vet health checked and then monitored by ourselves closely throughout the day to ensure their ongoing welfare.
We take all feedback seriously, but without knowing the specific day and time of your visit, it’s difficult for us to investigate this fully. If you are able to provide this information, we would be more than happy to look into it.
Thank you again for your comments.
Kind regards,
Douglas Hall Kennels
my little maddie Cavapoo
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.
10. September 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Thank you so much for your gorgeous feedback! 🐶💗
We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that little Maddie is doing so well and that her health check was perfect — that’s always wonderful to hear.
It means the world to us that she’s become such a special part of your family, and we really appreciate you recommending us to others.
We put a lot of love and care into our puppies, so messages like yours truly make our day. 🥰
Please keep us updated with pupdates anytime — we love seeing how they grow!
Many thanks again,
All the team at Douglas Hall Kennels 🐾✨
Best place to go and buy a dog from
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
5. September 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Thank you so much June for your lovely review! 🐾
We’re delighted to hear that you felt welcomed and part of the family during your visit — that’s exactly the experience we want every customer (and their dogs!) to have.
It’s wonderful to know that your dog was able to meet the puppies and find the perfect little companion to bond with. Hearing that your vet has also commented positively on his breed quality really means a lot to us.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be more than happy to welcome you back anytime.
Give your new pup a big cuddle from all of us here!
We bought our Suzie girl from Douglas…
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.
8. November 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Molly! 🐾
We’re thrilled to hear that Suzie settled in beautifully and that her 48-hour health check came back perfectly — it’s always reassuring for new owners to have that peace of mind.
It means a lot to us that you appreciated the follow-up call too. We genuinely care about every puppy that leaves here, and hearing that Suzie is happy, healthy and thriving absolutely makes our day.
Thank you again for your kind words — give Suzie a big cuddle from all of us! 💛
Bought a puppy from Douglas Ken Nels…
Bought a puppy from Douglas Ken Nels and the process was so easy. Staff are really friendly and knowledgeable and can stay as long as you want holding the puppies.
8. November 2025
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Response from Douglas Hall Kennels Ltd
Thank you so much Jim for your lovely review! 🐾
We’re really pleased to hear that you found the whole process easy and that our team made you feel welcome and supported.
We encourage everyone to take their time, meet the puppies properly and enjoy the experience — so it’s great to know you felt comfortable staying as long as you needed.
Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope your new little one is settling in beautifully!
Douglas Hall Kennels
My niece sadly lost her puppy, due to negligence from the Kennels. Upon further investigation of the alleged 5 ⭐️ rated kennels, this business dropped it star rating by 4 ⭐️ for both breeding and sale of puppies by the local council (Pendle Borough Council) for the full year of 2024… this surely speaks volumes, and shows the rapid decline of star rating issued from a governing body!! Please see attached the star rated Animal Welfare certificates issued by Pendle Borough Council.
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Douglas Hall Kennels Ltd (owner)
5 hours ago
Response from Douglas Hall Kennels Ltd
Thank you for your comment Michelle. We are aware that a number of 1-star reviews have been posted today following a single situation involving a family member. While we completely understand that emotions can run high after the loss of a puppy, many of the reviews being posted are from individuals who have never visited Douglas Hall Kennels, never purchased a puppy from us, and have had no direct experience with our business.
We feel it’s important to clarify the facts for anyone reading:
✅ We are fully licensed and regulated by Pendle Borough Council and operate in full compliance with all DEFRA Animal Welfare Regulations.
✅ Our star rating is set by local licensing officers, not by customers or online reviews.
✅ A change in star rating does not indicate a welfare issue — it can occur for administrative council policy changes, or that we do not Kennel Club register our puppies (due to our litters being bred to be pets only and not for breeding or show purposes etc).
✅ Our animals are cared for under strict welfare standards, with full veterinary oversight, appropriate socialisation, and transparent processes that all visitors can see for themselves.
Regarding the situation referred to:
The puppy in question did not become unwell while in our care. The issue developed later, after leaving us, and was unfortunately not treated in the necessary timeframe. Despite this, we still offered a refund, which the purchaser accepted. We again extend our sympathies for their loss — losing a puppy is heartbreaking for anyone.
We welcome anyone to visit our premises, meet our staff, meet our puppies, see our facilities, and view our licensing documents. Transparency is, and has always been, central to how we operate.
We will continue focusing on the care and welfare of our puppies and the support we provide to the many families who choose us.
Thank you to our genuine customers who continue to visit, recommend, and support us.
Douglas Hall Kennels Ltd
Responding to your response 05/11/2025
Thank you for you lengthy yet repetitive response. I note that you have copied and pasted a lot of your response to me from other review responses. Unless you have this as a scripted response that send out to all your negative reviews.
Whilst I understand your response I am at a loss as to your comment around my opinion having never visiting your premises. Surely that’s what the whole review system is set up for to give your future customers an insight into how previous customers rate their experiences in using your services? I don’t need to visit as I have a family member who has had 1st hand experience with yourselves and her account in dealing with your business in the purchase of a puppy from your establishment. The sad fact in all of this is that the puppy in question has lost its life due to inadequate details and due diligence with documentation whilst also not being adequately vaccinated at the correct time and to add further inadequacies had contracted conjunctivitis upon sale.
Again I re-iterate your comment on the stars and I was talking about your license rating from a governing body and not a review site. Surely your comment about the registration of your animals with the Kennel Club is an excuse as you would never have been awarded a 5 ⭐️ rating in the first place without that and as for a change in councillors surely there are protocols that need to be met rather than an individual’s own decision in issuing rated licensing documents, unless something untoward was occurring in previous years issuing of licence to explain the high ratings!!!
As for your transparency at no point was a full refund offered or assistance with the excruciating amount you vet bills the poor little mite had to endure. I think your scripted response is an insult to my intelligence and then to add more insult to injury you thank your genuine customers for their continued support. If my niece is not a genuine customer and you want to disregard and ignore her 1st hand account in dealing with your establishment you clearly should not be in business.
5. November 2025
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
Response from Douglas Hall Kennels Ltd
Thank you Michelle for taking the time to share your thoughts. We do appreciate your concern for your family member, but there are several points that need to be clarified for accuracy and fairness.
1. Regarding your comment about “scripted responses.”
We are responding to a large number of reviews posted within a very short timeframe by individuals who were not involved in the purchase. Where the same incorrect claims are repeated, our responses naturally need to address the same points. This is not a script — it is simply correcting the same misinformation across multiple posts.
2. On reviewing a business you have not personally used.
Review platforms generally expect reviews to be based on first-hand experiences.
Your family member’s experience — which we responded to directly — is valid for her own review.
However, second-hand accounts, especially when serious allegations are being made, can be misleading to readers who believe they are reading genuine first-hand customer experiences.
3. The claim that the puppy died due to our “lack of care.”
This is not supported by the veterinary findings. The puppy was:
• healthy and vet-checked at the point of sale
• vaccinated by a licensed veterinary surgeon
• showing no clinical concerns when collected
• handled in accordance with DEFRA and council regulations
The condition that developed occurred after the puppy had left our care. We understand how upsetting that is, but attributing this to our kennels does not reflect the facts recorded by both veterinary professionals and the local authority.
4. Conjunctivitis on collection
No such issue was raised at the time of collection or during the 48-hour post-purchase period, which is when any health concerns should be reported so that we can support and advise.
Had we been made aware, we would have assisted immediately — as we do with all customers.
5. On licensing and star ratings
The star rating issued by local authorities is influenced by numerous administrative factors (building works, council policy changes). A temporary reduction does not indicate poor welfare, nor wrongdoing.
This has been clarified by Pendle Borough Council directly.
6. On refunds and support
A refund was issued — and accepted — by the purchaser.
This was done as a gesture of goodwill, even though the issue was determined to have arisen after the puppy left our premises. To state that “no refund was offered” is not accurate.
7. On whether your niece was a “genuine customer”
She was, and we have never claimed otherwise.
Our reference to “genuine customers” relates to the many reviews now being posted by people who have had no direct contact with us and are repeating incorrect claims. Her own experience was responded to in full and directly.
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We truly are sorry for your family’s loss — that is not in dispute. What we cannot do is accept responsibility for circumstances that were not caused by our establishment, nor allow repeatedly inaccurate statements to go unaddressed.
We remain fully open, licensed, transparent, and welcome any customer — present or future — to visit us in person, view our facilities, meet our team, and ask questions directly.
Douglas Hall Kennels Ltd
Fully Licensed • DEFRA Regulated • Transparent & Welfare-Led
My dog came from here and died as a pup…
My dog came from here and died as a pup because of there lack of care his vaccinations was wrong and he picked up an illness while in there care we did everything we could to get him healthy again but these dogs are mixed together and are all let out to play together with no vaccines or wrong vaccines in our case witch causes them to get these problems they are also taken away from there mothers way to young and are sold without there mothers even tho Lucy’s law clearly states they mother should be present when the dog is being sold
In 2024 they had a 1 star review for the whole year so it’s crazy how they have managed to get back up to 5 stars in such little time and there is clearly something not right
5. Dezember 2024
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Antwort von Douglas Hall Kennels
We are very sorry that your friend experienced the loss of their puppy — it is a deeply upsetting situation for any family. However, several of the statements made in this review are not accurate, and it is important that readers have the correct facts.
✅ The puppy did not become ill while in our care.
He left us healthy, vet-checked, and vaccinated. The condition developed later, after leaving our premises, which was confirmed by the attending vet. No illness was present at our kennels at that time.
✅ All vaccinations were correct, issued by a licensed veterinary surgeon.
✅ Puppies are not mixed together without vaccination protection.
We follow DEFRA’s Animal Welfare Regulations, which require strict separation of puppies by age group and vaccination status. This is checked during licensing inspections, and no concerns have ever been raised.
✅ Puppies are never taken from their mothers too early.
This would be illegal, unethical, and harmful, and we have absolutely no reason or benefit to do so. All puppies stay with their mothers for the correct period under veterinary oversight.
✅ Lucy’s Law is being misinterpreted here.
Lucy’s Law applies to third-party sellers (e.g., pet shops or resellers).
We are a licensed breeding establishment, meaning Lucy’s Law does not require the mother to be present at the point of sale. This is confirmed by DEFRA and by local councils nationwide.
✅ Regarding the 1-star council rating claim:
This is misleading.
Star ratings can change for many administrative reasons such as size of operation, staffing ratios, renewal timing, council policy updates, or facility upgrades. A change in star rating does not mean poor welfare.
We are now back to a top rating because we comply fully with DEFRA regulations, and our premises and procedures meet all required standards.
✅ We acted compassionately and responsibly.
Despite the issue arising after the puppy had left our care, we still provided a full refund, which the purchaser accepted.
We understand that many recent 1-star reviews are being posted by friends and relatives who have never visited us or purchased a puppy. While understandable as a gesture of support, this does not reflect genuine experience.
We remain fully transparent and welcome anyone to visit our premises, see our facilities, meet our staff, and view our licensing documents. Welfare is — and always has been — our priority.
Douglas Hall Kennels Ltd
Fully Licensed • DEFRA Regulated • Open & Transparent
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