THE TAILS OF JOY

We are fully licensed by our local council and operate from purpose-built facilities designed to meet the highest standards of welfare, safety, and legal compliance.

Our kennels haven’t been converted or adapted from other buildings – they were designed and built from the ground up to meet strict licensing requirements and to create the ideal environment for our dogs and puppies.

Providing the highest standard of care is at the heart of everything we do. We meet all requirements set out by DEFRA and place a strong emphasis on environmental enrichment, giving our dogs control and choice over their physical and social environment.

Every detail of our setup has been planned to promote comfort, wellbeing, and security – from spacious areas and excellent hygiene to calm, controlled surroundings. Our facilities include purpose-built kennels, grooming areas, and dedicated food preparation spaces, all created specifically around the needs of our dogs.

When delivering and raising puppies, many important factors must be taken into account. Our facilities are designed to provide a safe, comfortable space for mothers to give birth, with full temperature control and a calm, nurturing atmosphere.

Once the puppies arrive, we use this environment for the first stage of our structured puppy socialisation plan, beginning with early neurological stimulation. As they grow, puppies are gradually introduced to a variety of environments and experiences to build confidence, adaptability, and positive social behaviours.

All of our dogs are fully DNA health tested, and we take great pride in producing puppies of excellent standards.

We also go above and beyond standard licensing requirements by hip and elbow scoring our poodle stud dogs, Stormzy and Noodle. This level of health testing is still rare, especially in smaller breeds. You’ll often hear that hip and elbow scoring “isn’t needed” for small dogs - in reality, it’s usually because it is very costly, not because it doesn’t matter.

By investing in this additional testing, we further reduce the risk of hereditary joint issues and support the long- term health of our puppies.

Our dedicated team members provides continuity of care and achieves outstanding results. This is our passion - carried out with great love, care, and no expense spared. 

Our dogs’ welfare is of paramount importance, and everything we do is guided by our commitment to giving every dog and puppy the very best start in life.

Some people may use the phrase “homebred.” While it can sound appealing, it doesn’t automatically mean higher standards, better care, or well-socialised puppies. What truly matters is the quality of the environment, the standard of health testing, and the consistency of care – all of which we are proud to deliver to the highest level.