Real Voices

Reviews from the families we have helped.

Two kinds of stories from one community. Adopters who took home a puppy, and people who simply chose to recommend us.

3,278+ reviews

All reviews are from verified families and friends of Stonehaven Cocker Spaniels.

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Testimonials

Our Families Share Their Experiences

Reviews from people who chose to recommend us.

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"A close friend told me about Brookside Spaniels after adopting her puppy last year. The way she spoke about the experience made me reach out immediately. Everyone I have dealt with has been warm, professional, and genuinely passionate about what they do."

Natalie Brooks

Natalie Brooks

February 2023

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"My neighbour recommended Brookside Spaniels and I can see exactly why. The team is knowledgeable, responsive, and clearly puts the welfare of every puppy first. Outstanding from first contact."

David Crawford

David Crawford

February 2023

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"I came across Brookside Spaniels through a local feature piece. The level of transparency about their process and care they show for each puppy is genuinely impressive. I have referred three friends since."

Hannah Fitzgerald

Hannah Fitzgerald

April 2023

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"This is our second time working with Brookside Cocker Spaniels and the standard has only improved. The team remembers you, checks in, and treats every interaction with care. There is no other service like it."

Liam Donovan

Liam Donovan

June 2023

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"I first used Brookside Spaniels two years ago and came back without hesitation. The team is consistent, caring, and professional. Rare to find a service that maintains this level of quality over time."

Grace Henderson

Grace Henderson

July 2023

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"A work colleague suggested Brookside Spaniels and I am so glad she did. The inquiry process was smooth and I never felt pressured. Every question was answered with patience and real knowledge."

Tom Harrington

Tom Harrington

September 2023

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"I am currently on the waiting list and the communication has been good. Regular updates and a team that clearly cares about matching the right puppy to the right family."

Isabella Reyes

Isabella Reyes

October 2023

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"Saw Brookside Spaniels featured in a community article and was impressed by their ethics and approach. After reaching out I can confirm everything written about them is absolutely true."

Jerome Campbell

Jerome Campbell

November 2023

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"My sister adopted through Brookside Spaniels last spring and the experience was so positive she called me the same evening. I am now in the process myself and everything she said checks out."

Rachel Kim

Rachel Kim

January 2024

Adopters Testimonials

From the homes that took one of ours.

Real adopters. Real puppies. Real bonds.

Ken Sakowski's puppy
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"Thanks for a seamless delivery of the newest member of my family! He arrived freshly brushed & full of love. The team was very patient with my challenges, evening to most, but late night for me. I will wholeheartedly recommend Brookside for an A+ supported experience long distance search for the answer to my dreams. Thank you so very much"

Ken Sakowski

Adopted Maggie

August 2026

Maddie Mckinney's puppy
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"Our overall experience has been wonderful. Communication excellent. Delivery was great. She came 3 hours early. The transport gentleman very professional and friendly. She was beautiful. Her first night she slept all night without a peep. She has gone out 2x to do her business and success. We highly recommend and are very happy with our new addition to our family. Thank you!"

Maddie Mckinney

Adopted Jack

July 2026

Mckaylee Murley's puppy
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"Brookside kept me informed through the process!I have received ed a very special cocker puppy!Also I can't say enough about the breeder!!! I am so impressed!"

Mckaylee Murley

Adopted Ellie

April 2026

Destinee Villanueva's puppy
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"Finn is doing wonderfully in his new home. He has a fun personality, loves to play, and is always looking for someone to give him attention. We’re so happy with our little guy and have enjoyed every day with him."

Destinee Villanueva

Adopted Finn

January 2026

Angie Locklear's puppy
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"Emma has been such a wonderful addition to our family. She is sweet, playful, and loves being around everyone. She settled in much faster than we expected, and we’ve already grown so attached to her."

Angie Locklear

Adopted Emma

November 2025

Andrea Lamas's puppy
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"Leo is an absolute sweetheart and has settled into our family wonderfully. He is playful, curious, and loves spending time with us. We couldn’t be happier with him and are excited for all the adventures ahead."

Andrea Lamas

Adopted Leo

September 2025

Joycelyn Wyatt's puppy
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"Ruby has been an amazing addition to our family. She is affectionate, playful, and loves getting attention. We’re so happy with our beautiful girl and have already made so many wonderful memories with her."

Joycelyn Wyatt

Adopted Ruby

July 2025

Chris Davis's puppy
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"Winston is such a lovable little guy. He has a fun personality and enjoys being around people. He has adjusted really well, and we’ve been enjoying watching him grow and become more confident every day."

Chris Davis

Adopted Winston

March 2025

Katelyn Avila's puppy
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"Lily has been wonderful since coming home. She is gentle, playful, and loves cuddles. Our family has completely fallen in love with her, and we’re so happy to have her as our newest companion."

Katelyn Avila

Adopted Lily

December 2024

Alanna Kane's puppy
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"Rocky is doing great and has quickly made himself comfortable in his new home. He is playful, affectionate, and has so much personality. We are very happy with him and have enjoyed getting to know his little quirks."

Alanna Kane

Adopted Rocky

August 2024

Analiese Rosales's puppy
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"Chloe is such a sweet and happy puppy. She has brought so much joy into our home and loves spending time with everyone. We’re very pleased with how everything went and absolutely love having her as part of our family."

Analiese Rosales

Adopted Chloe

June 2024

Nicos Sliney's puppy
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"Milo has settled into our home beautifully. He is energetic, friendly, and loves attention. We’ve had so many compliments about him already, and we’re incredibly happy with our decision to adopt him."

Nicos Sliney

Adopted Milo

March 2024

Eli Crumrine's puppy
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"Rosie is already such a big part of our family. She is affectionate, playful, and loves following us around the house. The adoption process was a great experience for us, and we couldn’t be happier with our little girl."

Eli Crumrine

Adopted Rosie

January 2024

Sydney Jervis's puppy
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"Buddy has been an absolute sweetheart since the day we brought him home. He loves playing and being around the family, and his personality gets better every day. We are extremely happy with our new puppy."

Sydney Jervis

Adopted Buddy

November 2023

Don Collins's puppy
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"Sophie is such a beautiful and loving little girl. She has a wonderful personality and has adjusted very well to our family. We’re enjoying every moment with her and are so happy we decided to welcome her into our home."

Don Collins

Adopted Sophie

September 2023

Daniela Chavez's puppy
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"Oliver is settling in perfectly and has already brought so much excitement to our household. He is playful, curious, and loves being around us. We’re very happy with our puppy and our overall experience with Brookside Spaniels."

Daniela Chavez

Adopted Oliver

July 2023

Elle Morris's puppy
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"Sadie has been a wonderful addition to our home. She is sweet, playful, and incredibly loving. Everything went smoothly for us, and we appreciated having information about her available before bringing her home."

Elle Morris

Adopted Sadie

January 2023

Michael Mccaig's puppy
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"Teddy is such a happy and affectionate puppy. He loves playing, meeting people, and then curling up for a nap. We had a great experience throughout the adoption process and are thrilled with our new family member."

Michael Mccaig

Adopted Teddy

November 2022

Laurie Smith's puppy
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"Our little Molly has been amazing from day one. She has a gentle personality, loves attention, and is already forming such a strong bond with our family. We’re very happy with our decision and grateful to have her home."

Laurie Smith

Adopted Molly

October 2022

Alexia Wagner's puppy
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"Cooper is doing wonderfully and has quickly become everyone’s favorite little guy. He is energetic, affectionate, and loves exploring. We are very pleased with our experience and absolutely adore the puppy we brought home."

Alexia Wagner

Adopted Cooper

August 2022

CLamb Jensen's puppy
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"Lucy has been such a sweet addition to our family. She is playful but loves cuddling too, and she has brought so much happiness into our home. We really enjoyed the adoption experience and are so thankful for our beautiful girl."

CLamb Jensen

Adopted Lucy

June 2022

Abby Unrue's puppy
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"We adopted Max and couldn’t be happier with him. He has such a wonderful temperament and is full of personality. He adjusted to his new home surprisingly quickly, and our family has completely fallen in love with him."

Abby Unrue

Adopted Max

June 2022

Sami Steeden's puppy
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"Daisy is everything we hoped for and more. She is friendly, curious, and loves being around everyone. From choosing our puppy to bringing her home, the process was straightforward and we received helpful information throughout."

Sami Steeden

Adopted Daisy

May 2022

Declan Aldworth's puppy
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"Charlie has been an absolute joy since coming home with us. He is playful, affectionate, and already becoming such an important part of our family. We’re very happy with our experience with Brookside Spaniels and grateful to have found our little guy."

Declan Aldworth

Adopted Charlie

March 2022

Janet Bunn's puppy
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"We had such a wonderful experience adopting Bella from Brookside Spaniels. She has settled into our home beautifully and has such a sweet, loving personality. The whole process was smooth, and we appreciated the communication and updates along the way."

Janet Bunn

Adopted Bella

February 2022

Victoria Jane's puppy
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"I picked up my puppy from StoneHaven and couldn’t be happier! She is absolutely beautiful, healthy, and has such a sweet temperament. The whole experience was smooth and the communication was great. Highly recommend StoneHaven Spaniels!"

Victoria Jane

Adopted Honey

September 2021

Joely marieby's puppy
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"Such a wonderful experience adopting my puppy from StoneHaven! The whole process was smooth, and they were very helpful, communicative, and caring from start to finish. My little one is absolutely perfect and has already brought so much happiness into our home. I’m so thankful for all the updates and support throughout the adoption process. Highly recommend StoneHaven to anyone looking for a loving Cocker Spaniel companion!"

Joely marieby

Adopted Barny

August 2021

Niraj Shelar's puppy
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"I adopted my puppy from Brookside and couldn’t be happier with the experience! From the very beginning, they were kind, responsive, and kept me updated throughout the entire process. My puppy arrived happy, healthy, and absolutely adorable."

Niraj Shelar

Adopted Loe

August 2021

Madison Brooks's puppy
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"Adopting Biscuit was the best decision we ever made. The team walked us through every step and made sure he was a perfect fit for our home. He settled in on day one and has not stopped making us smile."

Madison Brooks

Adopted Biscuit

April 2021

James Thompson's puppy
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"Luna came to us healthy, playful, and clearly very well loved before we even met her. Stonehaven Cocker Spaniels were honest and thorough throughout. We could not have asked for a better experience."

James Thompson

Adopted Luna

March 2021

Emily Kaufman's puppy
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"The adoption process was transparent from start to finish. We knew exactly what to expect at every stage. Charlie arrived vaccinated, happy, and ready to explore his new home."

Emily Kaufman

Adopted Charlie

February 2021

Michael Roberts's puppy
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"I was nervous about adopting for the first time but the team guided me through everything patiently. Mochi has settled in perfectly and the after-adoption support gave me real confidence as a first-time owner."

Michael Roberts

Adopted Mochi

February 2021

Priya Sharma's puppy
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"Daisy is the most affectionate little Spaniel. The team matched us so well and took the time to understand our lifestyle before making any suggestions. The whole journey felt personal, not transactional."

Priya Sharma

Adopted Daisy

November 2020

Carlos Vega's puppy
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"Rocky found his forever home with us and we could not be more grateful. The care that went into raising him before he arrived was evident from the very first hour. Stonehaven Cocker Spaniels truly goes above and beyond."

Carlos Vega

Adopted Rocky

October 2020

Olivia Parker's puppy
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"Bella has the gentlest temperament and settled into family life beautifully. The adoption process felt thoughtful and caring at every stage. I would not hesitate to recommend Brookside Spaniels to anyone."

Olivia Parker

Adopted Bella

October 2020

Daniel Hughes's puppy
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"Cooper arrived healthy, vaccinated, and clearly well socialised. The team kept us informed every step of the way and the welcome pack made the first week so much easier. Highly recommend."

Daniel Hughes

Adopted Cooper

September 2020

Aisha Johnson's puppy
Verified

"Milo is the sweetest puppy and absolutely loves his new family. The communication throughout was excellent and the post-adoption check-in was a lovely surprise. I did not expect that level of care after the handover."

Aisha Johnson

Adopted Milo

September 2020

Ryan Bennett's puppy
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"We did a lot of research before choosing where to adopt and Brookside Spaniels stood out immediately. Ollie is everything we hoped for, and the post-adoption check-ins really show they care long after the paperwork is done."

Ryan Bennett

Adopted Ollie

August 2020

Sophia Laurent's puppy
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"Penny is so loving and playful. The team matched us perfectly with her personality and the welcome guide made the first week a breeze. She is thriving and we get comments everywhere we go about how happy she looks."

Sophia Laurent

Adopted Penny

July 2020

Marcus Williams's puppy
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"Toby has been the best addition to our home. The Brookside Spaniels team felt like family throughout the whole process, not just a service. We will absolutely adopt with them again when the time comes."

Marcus Williams

Adopted Toby

July 2020

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