Maple Farms

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• spike

  I bought spike a lovely labrador from willow farm kennels over 12 years ago, unfortunately he has now left us and is up in doggy heaven. I called up the kennels to ask if they had any more available?I was obviously still rather upset and spoke to the owner and told them I wasn't sure if another dog could take spikes place. we must of spoke for half hour about what kind of breeds they had, whether it was too soon and what breed might suit me and my wife. I wanted to have more of lap dog as I was moving into a bungallow and it had a smaller garden. I went down to the kennels and chose a little westie called willy. I have had him over 8 months now and can't get over what a character he is. he's into everything, though a little scared of our cat Tiger? I was happy with the cleanliness of the kennels and have spoken to them a few times to let them know how I was getting on. I'm now wanting another dog but think i may leave it until after the summer as it will take that long to convince the wife. A+ staff and service i'm so glad I called, as I think owning a puppy is a joy and can't now imagine life without willy buzzing around the place wanting to play. I will recommend and hopefully get Willy a friend soon!

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  Adam P.
  Review Date: 23/01/2011 Report review
• heart ruled head

  we got our choc lab from here 3 yrs ago. I didnt realise till i got there it was a puppy farm, but felt i couldnt leave her there. She too had bloody stools and was unwell and a runny eye. At 6 months she devolped early onset arthritis and is on medication long term. We love her to bits but we have since got a second lab from a reputable breeder and the difference is staggering, in health and intelligence. Puppies like our first lab were being advertised very frequently , how often are they breeding the same poor dog? Dont ever buy from here, i feel physically sick that i have unwittingly supported a puppy farm.lways ask to see at least the mum.

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  E H.
  Review Date: 19/01/2011 Report review
• Paula H

  We bought our tri colour Basset Hound Dylan from Willow Farm last week. The service we received was second to none and we adore our dog he has made our family complete. I would like to thank them for their help and support.

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  Paula H.
  Review Date: 11/01/2011 Report review
• willow farm my king charles

  we purchased a king charles a year ago from willow farm and never again and i would advice anyone who is thinking to buy in the future not to .cindy her name is and at one year old you think she will be a great fit dog for my other king charles luckly she is not from willow farm.cindys legs have swining knee joints that means her knees are not matching her knee sockets cindy has to have injections most weeks and tablets for life and will never walk propperly at all.we contacted willow farm and they did not want to no all they want is your good earn money please think twice spending your money and go some where repetable and that certainly is not willow farm.

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  Angela C.
  Review Date: 28/12/2010 Report review
• puppy farm

  I PURCHASED MY CAVALIER KING CHARLES FROM WILLOWS FARM. THIS WAS MY FIRST DOG AND I WAS COMPLETLY NAIVE IN WHAT WILLOWS FARM WAS. THE PLACE WAS QUITE DIFFICULT TO FIND DOWN A TRACK AND FROM THE OUTSIDE YOU WOULDNT KNOW THEY HAVE SHEDS FULL OF DOGS. THEY HAD AT LEAST 8 DIFFERENT BREEDS OF DOGS INSIDE IN SHEDS THAT HAD HEATED LAMPS AND IT LOOKED CLEAN. AFTER BEING SHOWN THE CAVALIERS I ASKED TO SEE THERE PARENTS. WHICH I WAS TOLD I COULDNT AS THEY ARE NOT BRED THERE. I PAID £500 FOR HER AND THEN WAS TOLD SHE IS NOT KC REGISTERED. LIKE OTHERS HAVE SAID I EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM BLOOD IN HER STOOLS THE NEXT DAY. I LIKE THE OTHERS RANG WILLOW FARM AND WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY. MY CAVALIER IS OLDER NOW AND HAS SPENT HER LIFE ON MEDICATION DUE TO STOMACH PROBLEMS. WHICH MY VET SAID WOULD OF BEEN INHERATED. I WAS ALSO QUITE UPSET THAT THE BREEDS WERE PUT TOGETHER. I SAW MUCH LARGER DOGS DRAGING SMALLER DOGS ABOUT BY THERE EARS. KNOWING WHAT I KNOW NOW I BELIEVE THIS PLACE IS OR NO BETTER THAN A PUPPY FARM. THESE PEOPLE HAVE NO INTREST IN THE DOGS THEY ARE JUST MAKING MONEY AND ALOT OF MONEY TOO. I FELT WHEN I WENT THAT I WANTED TO BUY ONE TO GET IT OUT OF THERE. HOWEVER IM AWARE NAIVE PEOPLE LIKE ME KEEP THESE PLACES GOING. MY ADVICE TO ANYONE NOW IS FIND A REPUTABLE BREEDER AND ASK TO SEE PARENTS. IF THESE DOGS ARE COMING FROM WALES LIKE SOMEONE SAID THERE ARE MANY MANY DOGS IN RESCUE THERE THAT ARE THERE BECAUSE THEY CAN NO LONGER BREED. THESE DOGS WILL NEVER HAVE HAD ANY HUMAN CONTACT AND WILL NOT BE HOUSETRAINED AS THEY HAVE JUST BEEN BREEDING MACHINES TO PRODUCE WHAT THEY ARE SELLING AT WILLOW FARM.

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  Sally L.
  Review Date: 12/12/2010 Report review
• Our Handsome Man!

  Our handsome boy Chesney has to be one of Willow Farm Kennels finest! A gorgeous male yellow Labrador. We've had him since 2007 when he was 4months old, we fell in love with him because he had huge ears and a gorgeous face, he would've made a fabulous daddy, however thats not why we wanted him. Having also worked previously at the Kennels, I can safely say all puppies were cared for to the highest standards everyday, and had plenty of play time, love and attention. Thanks too J & J for bringing this great guy into our lives. Gem

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  Nikki B.
  Review Date: 02/11/2010 Report review
• Willow Farm - Lincolnshire

  Purchased an old english sheepdog puppy. This poor puppy was in a desperate state, we purchased him in August 09 and to date he has been inundated with health problems. He almost died the first week we got him...I called the owners of the farm and was offered all sorts of useless advise like give him eggs. A dog that is passing pure blood doesnt need fecking eggs! To this day I still think of what condition his poor mum im ust have been in and also the others that I left behind. Some thousands of pounds on. The people who run this farm, and sell these poor puppies will face justice one day in some form... lets hope not too many animals suffer before that happens...!

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  C L.
  Review Date: 11/10/2010 Report review
• puppy farms/dealers/pet shops

  Puppy Alert campaigns against puppy farms, dealers and pet shops. If you have purchased a puppy that has soon after purchase become sick, died or were given incorrect paperwork then please contact puppyalert@btinternet.com More information can be found on my web site sites.google.com/site/puppyalert/

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  Patricia J.
  Review Date: 30/08/2010 Report review
• WILLOW FARM KENNELS

  I BROUGH MY CAVALIER KING CHARLES FROM WILLOW FARM KENNELS ON THE 22ND DECEMBER 2009 THE OWNER COMPLEATELY MISS LEAD ME WHEN I GOT THERE I FEEL IN LOVE WITH ONE OF THE PUPPIES IT WIASNT UNTIL I HAD PAID £495 FOR HIM THAT I WAS TOLD HE HAD BEEN BROUGHT IN AND HER WAS NOT KC REG. WE LEFT THERE WITH OUR NEW DOG HOFFIFED WITHIN HOURS OF BEING HOME MY PUPPY WAS HAVEING SEVER DIHARIA WITH LOTS OF BLOOD IN IT I WAS VERY ALARMED I RANG THE KENNELS AND THE KENNEL MAID WAS NOT INTRESTED JUST SAID IT WAS COLLITUS . I MY PUPPY HAS BEEN TO THE VET 11 TIMES I HAVE SPENT OVER £500 AT MY VETS UNTIL A WEEK AGO HE WS STILL PASSING BLOOD WE HAVE NOW FOUND OUT THAT HE HAD 3 BACTIERIAS IN HIS BOWL THAT HE HAD GOT FROM THE KENNELS HE HAS BEEN SO POORLY THE OWNER OF WILLOW FARM KENNELS COMPLEATELY DENIES THIS, HE REGARDS MY PUPPY AS AN IT WHEN HE HAS WRITTEN TO ME. I AM CURRENTLY TAKEN HIM TO A SMALL CLAIMS COURT AND I AM IN TOUCH WITH THE BBC.

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  Zoie M.
  Review Date: 14/02/2010 Report review
• up to now!!

  I bought a Collie from willow Farm a week ago. I paid £295 for him and think hes adorable!! To say their not a puppy farm may be stretching the truth just a little!! Upon purchase I was given food for him, told when he was last wormed and what tablets given. I know his date of birth, and was also told if he needed to see a vet within the next 6 months after purchase then I could take him to see their vet for nothing as laws have changed about the sale of dogs and the onus is on the seller during that period. I was also told if my own vet found ANYTHING wrong with the dog then I could take him back and exchange him (not that I could now!!) I was also given a written guarantee for him. and told to ring at any time if I had any concerns. Also within the information provided it does state that puppies often suffer from sickness and diarrhoea when entering a new home. (being taken from its litter, car journey, ect) My pup had diarrhoea for about a day and is coming on in leaps and bounds!! (and teeth and claws!!) My only sadness is I couldn't bring them all home!!

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  Rachael P.
  Review Date: 02/09/2009 Report review