OT: Where do I find a good Cockapoo?

[hugabearjo]

My mom is thinking about getting a cockapoo puppy. I think this would be a great thing as she lives alone. However, I have been researching them and now I am afraid because they talk about "PUPPY MILLS" I had never heard of them before. I have always gotten my dogs from a local breeder that I know, (Aussie's) she has one or two litters a year and they are raised in the house etc. I can't find a local breeder for cockapoo's. I looked online and so many have so many puppies at so many different ages that it makes you wonder. Their claims look great on paper, about socializing them etc. but how do you know? I also know that my breeder will hold back a puppy that maybe isn't quite what she would want to paper and sell it for little to no cost for a family pet only with a promise to fix the dog.

Does anyone have any suggestions. I don't think she can spend an arm and a leg but, is willing to pay.

Thanks in advance. I really think this would be good for her.

 

[damo]

Maybe you can go on cockapoo message boards. They usually have lots of info.