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Finding Poodle Breeders

Monday, December 25, 2006 | Printer Friendly Printer Friendly

What you need to know when picking your poodle and the questions you need to ask. 1. Can I afford a Poodle? Not including the purchase price, you can expect to spend up to $1,000 a year on food, supplies, and vet bills. Professional grooming can raise the price even more. 2. Are you willing and able to spend quality time and energy playing with your Poodle, walking, and just hanging out together around the house? A poodle abandoned in even the most luxurious surroundings is not a happy dog. If your answers are "yes," you are still not finished. Now you need to pick the right kind of Poodle for you. What qualities are most important to you - size, playfulness, health, age, temperament, looks? Do you want a dog to show, or just a loyal companion? Will you expect your Poodle to be a watchdog? Do tricks? Entertain the children? Sleep in till noon? The most important part of picking that Poodle is finding a reliable source. This is a matter that requires the utmost care. A Poodle should not be an impulse buy. Do your research; a little extra time and thought now will save you months of heartache down the road. If you are looking for a puppy, seek out only responsible breeders. This is not always a simple task; few of them advertise in the newspaper, and none will be listed in the yellow pages. Since it is almost impossible to make a living by breeding dogs carefully and responsibly, most good breeders are enjoying an expensive hobby. The price of the puppies they sell barely covers their expenses. Yet, because good breeders usually breed from their homes and profit is not their main motive, the price you will pay for a good dog is usually no more than from a commercial establishment, and you'll almost always get a better quality dog. To find breeders like this, you need to ask around. Ask your veterinarian, groomer, or knowledgeable friends. Check with your local All-Breed Kennel Club or Poodle Club. If you don't know how to find a good breeder locally, go to the American Kennel Club's (AKC's) website http:// www.akc.org for more information. Go to a nearby dog show and check the program to see if anyone showing Poodles lives near you (you can get a schedule online from the AKC). Take a look at their Poodles and see if this is the general type of dog you would like. If you do see a Poodle you like, pick a quiet time (usually after the judging) to ask questions of the exhibitors. If they are hurried, ask for a business card and make arrangements to call or visit later on. Although you may get lucky and happen upon a likely litter at just the right time, you will almost certainly have to wait to get your puppy - maybe for as long as several months. If you insist upon a particular sex or color, your wait may be even longer.


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