What Our Families Say
From first-time puppy parents to seasoned dog owners, therapy professionals to active families. Hear directly from the people who chose Stokeshire.
In Their Own Words
Extended accounts from Stokeshire families and how their dogs have settled into real life.
Thank you for the handwritten note and your thoughtful words. True to your June 25, 2025, assessment, Mika's personality shines exactly as you predicted: steady and engaged, responsive to people, and adaptable.
Mika is loving life in Napa and has settled beautifully into his feeding and potty routines. He's sleeping soundly from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, even if I get up during the night, and during the day we take him to his backyard "Potty Place" about every 90 minutes to prevent accidents.
For socialization, we've been walking downtown Napa, Yountville, and the Sonoma Plaza. While strolling or dining outdoors, Mika routinely attracts crowds, well over 100 people so far, thanks to his unique look, markings, and warm temperament. He has greeted everyone with enthusiasm. Yesterday in Sonoma, two professional photographers stopped us, took photos, and jokingly asked whether we had a license for his cuteness.
When people ask where we found Mika, we gladly share your names and the link to Stokeshire Designer Doodles. If someone seems genuinely interested, we recommend them to you and offer to connect them.
He is exactly what you projected: smart, trainable, and emotionally balanced, equally happy to play and to rest.
Our mini Bernedoodle is a fabulous, now 2 year old, pup. He is very affectionate. Does spins and brings his favorite little ball to the door when his human friends come over, wagging from nose to tail. He gets along with other dogs too.
He plays his own version of hide and seek, pulling his blanket over toys, then snuffling and tossing until he finds it. He has a good base of obedience classes which we've supplemented with some agility training. He likes treats, so he enjoys training very much.
We've taken him into the Boundary Waters for canoe camping. First we had to help him make friends with the life jacket (not a swimmer), and by the end of the trip any time anyone went near a paddle or canoe he went for his life jacket. He loved sleeping in the tent. We also have convinced him that booties are nice when it's below zero.
A very sweet fellow, and we still plan to try to become a therapy team, but probably won't start on that specific training until he's 3. I should be sure to add that he has topped out at 25 lbs. Perfect size for us.
Great experience adopting Aussiedoodle Lilly and Bernedoodle Leo. Healthy, trained, and clearly loved. We're so happy we've already placed a deposit for another pup.
From First Inquiry to Homecoming
What the process feels like: communication, education, and care from day one.
Very responsive and informative, especially with it being my first time going through a breeder. They truly care about all of their animals, and it shows.
I was extremely impressed with the content they have to help educate their puppy families. They were super easy to work with, very kind and helpful.
Wonderful experience from start to finish. Professional, informative, and we're so in love with our mini Bernedoodle, Zara.
What a great family to work with. An easy, personable process and a beautiful facility. It's clear how much they care for their dogs.
We couldn't be happier with our choice. Stokeshire made the process easy, stress-free, and so special from start to finish.
Getting my first puppy could not have been a better experience. James helped produce the most wonderful pups.
Bred for How They Live, Not Just How They Look
The character, intelligence, and adaptability families experience every day.
They breed healthy, well-behaved puppies. Our mini Aussie Bernedoodle is smart, adorable, and so loved.
She truly is a wonderful addition to our family, and we could not love her more. It is because of you and your careful, family-oriented philosophy that Solstice is the puppy that she is.
So grateful for our Aussie Mountain Doodle Harvey. Sweet, intuitive, and raised with such care and attention to detail.
I have only positive things to say. Stokeshire is a responsible breeder with a great family. My puppy Moxie is sweet, smart, and sassy.
Working Dogs, Healing Dogs
Stokeshire puppies are temperament-selected for the focus, steadiness, and emotional attunement that therapy and service work tend to require.
Fantastic experience from start to finish. Stokeshire went above and beyond to support us in raising a future therapy dog.
We were met with professionalism, grace, and a Red Fern scholarship. So thankful for our intelligent, loving pup Wilberforce.
The People Behind the Program
Honesty, responsiveness, and a genuine love for what they do.
They've shown immense care, honesty, and flexibility. Among the kindest people I've ever met, with wonderful puppies.
Extremely experienced breeders, so friendly to share their knowledge with anyone. I highly recommend them.
I could not be more impressed. Quick to respond, helpful, honest, and clearly passionate about dogs. You can be confident you're bringing home a well-raised puppy.
We've been extremely blessed to cross paths with James and his team. Knowledgeable, ethical breeders whose love for their dogs truly shows.
We were met with professionalism and responsive support throughout. Highly recommend, and we look forward to continuing with them.
Excellent care of dogs and puppies. We left with a lovely puppy.
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