Our story
A family that loves dogs.
We're the Holden family — Ben, Caroline and our four children — raising Goldendoodles from our country home in the south of the Isle of Man.
It started over a decade ago with Ben's first Doodle, an Australian Labradoodle - Dexter. Fast forward to 2022 when we welcomed Brooke into our family. Her gentleness with the children and her unshakeable temperament showed us what a thoughtfully-bred dog can bring to a family.
When Brooke added so much joy to our lives, we knew we wanted to spend our days helping other families find that same quiet companion. We took our time — years of education and study, and learning the science of the breed -we are confident that this experience is displayed in the quality of our puppies.
Today we share our home with two adored adult dams and work with one carefully-selected stud. We plan one or two litters a year, and not always both. Slow, deliberate, ethical — that's the only kind of breeding we're interested in.
Our philosophy
What ethical breeding means to us.
Health first, always
We never breed a dog without full hip, elbow, eye and DNA panel clearances. If a result gives us pause, we step back — full stop.
One or two litters a year, no more
We are a small home programme, not a kennel. Our girls have long breaks between litters and retire into pet homes (often with us).
Raised underfoot
Pups are born in our living room. They hear the dishwasher, the school run, the rain on slate — life as it actually sounds.
The right home, not the first home
We match families to puppies by temperament. A deposit reserves your place in the queue, not a specific puppy.
The home they're raised in
Where puppies become themselves.
Tucked into the south of the Island, our home offers a secure garden to explore, quiet country walks on the doorstep, and a warm hearth where every puppy learns the gentle rhythm of family life.
Licensing & registration
Isle of Man dog breeding licence
We're applying to the Isle of Man Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture (DEFA) for our dog breeding licence on 1st January 2027. Once it's granted, we'll show our licence number, issuing authority and inspection date here.