I'm Sidney M., the breeder behind Stella’s Sweet Cockapoos located in Excelsior, MN. Welcome to our small, loving Cockapoo breeding home. We’re raising happy, healthy pups right in our home. Our babies are socialized, cuddled, and cared for from day one. We focus on responsible breeding, health-tested parents, and finding the perfect forever homes.
Q. & A. with Sidney
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding because it’s truly been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I’ve always loved dogs, and the idea of raising puppies with care, intention, and so much love has always felt like a calling. Being able to give them the best start in life, socializing them, nurturing them, and preparing them for their forever homes is something i value deeply.
What makes your program special?
It’s not just breeding to me, it’s helping create lifelong bonds. Watching each puppy grow into a confident, happy little companion and then seeing them join a loving family is incredibly rewarding. We stay small on purpose so each puppy gets hands on care, our parents are health tested and raised like family. We will stay connected with the puppies new forever homes and offer all our support.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are mini size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are brown and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sidney
Sidney has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our puppies go home with their first round of shots, deworming, and microchip. Parents have been genetically tested and clear of any mutations! All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color and size.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sidney may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Sidney offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Sidney directly.
Stella’s Sweet Cockapoos meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Stella, mom
Cockapoo
About Stella
Stella is our sweet F2b Cockapoo, she’s the perfect mix of brilliance and heart. She’s incredibly smart, always surprising you with how quickly she learns and how thoughtfully she watches the world. Playful and full of energy when it’s time to have fun, Stella brings a bright spark to every moment. But as soon as the excitement settles, she melts into the calmest, sweetest snuggle partner you could ever ask for. She truly is our greatest companion.
Uploaded health tests
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Stella’s Sweet Cockapoos reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Cockapoos.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.