Everyone loves puppies, and there's something especially appealing about a poodle puppy. Like most purebred dogs, poodles do have a few medical conditions and disorders that are particular to the poodle breed, so it is important that you have your poodle puppy checked by a veterinarian – before you take delivery of the puppy, if possible.
How to choose the right poodle puppy is a decision that must be based on your head, not your heart. Decide what factors are important to you before you expose yourself to a litter of adorable poodle puppies, all vying for your attention and begging to go home with you.
Some Poodle puppy shoppers like to select the puppy that is the strongest, most aggressive in the litter, while others are drawn to the runt of the litter. But whatever Poodle personality you prefer, choose a dog that walks and trots briskly, without limping. And don't choose a dog that has a discharge around the eyes.
There are a few medical conditions that the Poodle breed seems to be prone too. Reputable Poodle breeders are well aware of these conditions, and will be able to tell you whether your Poodle puppy's parents have any of these conditions. Toy and Miniature Poodles may have conditions such as urolithiasis, trichiasis, cryptorchidism, patella subluxation, and leg and calve perthes. Standard Poodles may have one of these conditions: gastric torsion, Addison's disease, sebaceous adenitis, and cancer. Toy, Miniature, and Standard poodles are susceptible to conditions like hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts and other eye disorders, seizures, Von Willebrand's disease, Cushing's disease mammary tumors, hypothyroidism, and epilepsy.
Don’t let these problems prevent you from getting a Poodle puppy. By taking your Poodle puppy to the veterinarian for regular checkups, you can stay on top of any health problems that arise. Your veterinarian will tell you how often your puppy needs to be seen for checkups.
If you've never had a Poodle before, consider the grooming needs of Poodle puppies before you get a puppy. Are you prepared to bathe and clip your Poodle every four to six weeks and brush its hair every day? You can delegate the grooming and clipping to a groomer, but you'll need to do all the brushing yourself.
To keep your dog healthy, don't make any sudden changes to your Poodle puppy's diet. Get a sample of puppy food from the breeder, enough to feed the puppy for a few days, until you can buy some of the same food. Consult your veterinarian about food your puppy should eat as it develops into a grown dog.
A Poodle puppy isn't for everyone. Puppies require a lot of energy and a lot of training. Poodle care costs more during the first year or two than any other time in a dog's life. If you think a puppy might be too much for you to handle, consider getting a Poodle rescue dog. Homeless purebred Poodles – Toys, Miniatures and Standards – are just waiting to be matched with someone who loves Poodles.
The best way to find healthy Poodle puppies is to go to a reputable breeder. Choosing the right breeder is the first step toward knowing how to choose the right Poodle puppy.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The Poodle Puppy And Its Habits
Even though it may have taken you some time to finally decide what kind of puppy you are going to be bringing home, you have finally decided to purchase a Poodle puppy. And now that the hard decisions are over, the hard work is set to begin, as you must make sure that your house is completely puppy proof in the sense that there is nothing left around that they can get hurt from.
Just like you would not leave mousetraps lying around a baby on the floor, you would not want to leave such items around a Poodle Puppy who is just as curious as any baby. Also, make sure that if there is anything that you really would get upset about if it got chewed, you need to take care of those items by putting them up and out of reach of the new puppy because one of the things that puppies love to do is chew.
Some more things that you will want to have done before your Poodle puppy comes home is having a good detailed list of the things you want him or her to learn such as where to go potty and to stay off of the couch. Once you have come up with your list, you want to determine which of the dog lessons are the most important to you. By doing so, you can make sure you get to the most important task first because puppies should only be trained on one lesson at a time.
Also, in order to make any trainings a success, you must have some good Poodle puppy names on hand so that when you finally get your puppy home, you will have a list of your personal favorites in regards to puppy names and selecting the right one will not take as long. Once that is all said and done you can begin your training and you want to start that right away, as they can be stubborn at times.
It is important to know right away that the Poodle puppy is extremely hard headed sometimes and kind of likes to do things his or her own way. Although this is a habit that is breakable, it is going to take some time, patience, and most importantly, love. There is a lot more to learn and to deal with then the books make there out to be and that is not something you will truly understand until the puppy is in your home.
One thing that is extremely important to understand is that Poodle puppies can have minds of their own and therefore there are going to be a lot of accidents. Do not let that discourage you though because once you are through the training stage, you will love the warmth and dedication that your puppy will offer you. And you in turn, you love that puppy so much that you can never imagine letting him or her go over some silly training issue.
Poodle puppies make great house pets but know that training your new puppy is not always going to be easy because of their personality traits. You will not be able to successfully train your puppy unless you have gone over all of the Poodle puppy names and picked one out for your friend.
Just like you would not leave mousetraps lying around a baby on the floor, you would not want to leave such items around a Poodle Puppy who is just as curious as any baby. Also, make sure that if there is anything that you really would get upset about if it got chewed, you need to take care of those items by putting them up and out of reach of the new puppy because one of the things that puppies love to do is chew.
Some more things that you will want to have done before your Poodle puppy comes home is having a good detailed list of the things you want him or her to learn such as where to go potty and to stay off of the couch. Once you have come up with your list, you want to determine which of the dog lessons are the most important to you. By doing so, you can make sure you get to the most important task first because puppies should only be trained on one lesson at a time.
Also, in order to make any trainings a success, you must have some good Poodle puppy names on hand so that when you finally get your puppy home, you will have a list of your personal favorites in regards to puppy names and selecting the right one will not take as long. Once that is all said and done you can begin your training and you want to start that right away, as they can be stubborn at times.
It is important to know right away that the Poodle puppy is extremely hard headed sometimes and kind of likes to do things his or her own way. Although this is a habit that is breakable, it is going to take some time, patience, and most importantly, love. There is a lot more to learn and to deal with then the books make there out to be and that is not something you will truly understand until the puppy is in your home.
One thing that is extremely important to understand is that Poodle puppies can have minds of their own and therefore there are going to be a lot of accidents. Do not let that discourage you though because once you are through the training stage, you will love the warmth and dedication that your puppy will offer you. And you in turn, you love that puppy so much that you can never imagine letting him or her go over some silly training issue.
Poodle puppies make great house pets but know that training your new puppy is not always going to be easy because of their personality traits. You will not be able to successfully train your puppy unless you have gone over all of the Poodle puppy names and picked one out for your friend.
Monday, July 7, 2008
The Right Foods For Poodle Puppies
Of all the different breeds of dog that are available, the Poodle is definitely a fan favorite. There are many reasons for this, but one of the main reasons that people love their Poodles so much is because they are so extraordinarily beautiful. They are very unique looking dogs and not only that but as well they are affectionate, adorable and very protective.
There are a few drawbacks to owning Poodle puppies however, one of the most major being that they require a lot more care and maintenance than most other dogs. They are very high maintenance and if they are left alone even for just a few hours without their owners they will tend to begin chewing destructively and barking incessantly. It is also important to have all of the necessary puppy supplies before getting a Poodle puppy in order to be prepared and not have to worry about going out and getting any once the puppy is brought home.
Anyone who is interested in finding Poodles for sale should make sure that they take the time to find the right breeder. There are literally hundreds of different breeders out there after all. Many of these are mass breeders, which are breeders that do not care about the dogs and who are more worried about the financial aspect of it.
It is usually easy to spot these breeders because their dogs will be unhealthy and sickly looking, and be very poorly behaved. It is important for any would be buyer to ask for the proper paperwork and make sure that they are a legitimate and respected dog breeder and that they are taking proper care of the dogs. Any good breeder is going to be more than willing and able to provide this sort of information because they want to be sure that the dog is going to be living in a good home and be well taken care of.
The most important thing here is to make sure to take the time to find a breeder that is going to have healthy and happy Poodles for sale, so they will grow up to be well behaved dogs. There are many great resources available on the Internet that can help sort through the choices, and which will help you to find good breeders.
You really must go meet the puppy in person before you decide to buy. Meet the parents as well, if possible, and inspect the kennels where the puppies will be kept until they are ready to go to new homes. This way they can be checked out and it can be made sure that they are healthy and that they have been properly taken care of. Another good idea is to have a veterinarian give them a once over because this is the only way to make sure that they are healthy.
The process of finding Poodle puppies can definitely be trying and take a bit of time but the results will be more than worth it in the end. Anyone even considering getting a Poodle will need to make sure that they have the essential Poodle puppy supplies first so that they are prepared and ready for the dog.
There are a few drawbacks to owning Poodle puppies however, one of the most major being that they require a lot more care and maintenance than most other dogs. They are very high maintenance and if they are left alone even for just a few hours without their owners they will tend to begin chewing destructively and barking incessantly. It is also important to have all of the necessary puppy supplies before getting a Poodle puppy in order to be prepared and not have to worry about going out and getting any once the puppy is brought home.
Anyone who is interested in finding Poodles for sale should make sure that they take the time to find the right breeder. There are literally hundreds of different breeders out there after all. Many of these are mass breeders, which are breeders that do not care about the dogs and who are more worried about the financial aspect of it.
It is usually easy to spot these breeders because their dogs will be unhealthy and sickly looking, and be very poorly behaved. It is important for any would be buyer to ask for the proper paperwork and make sure that they are a legitimate and respected dog breeder and that they are taking proper care of the dogs. Any good breeder is going to be more than willing and able to provide this sort of information because they want to be sure that the dog is going to be living in a good home and be well taken care of.
The most important thing here is to make sure to take the time to find a breeder that is going to have healthy and happy Poodles for sale, so they will grow up to be well behaved dogs. There are many great resources available on the Internet that can help sort through the choices, and which will help you to find good breeders.
You really must go meet the puppy in person before you decide to buy. Meet the parents as well, if possible, and inspect the kennels where the puppies will be kept until they are ready to go to new homes. This way they can be checked out and it can be made sure that they are healthy and that they have been properly taken care of. Another good idea is to have a veterinarian give them a once over because this is the only way to make sure that they are healthy.
The process of finding Poodle puppies can definitely be trying and take a bit of time but the results will be more than worth it in the end. Anyone even considering getting a Poodle will need to make sure that they have the essential Poodle puppy supplies first so that they are prepared and ready for the dog.
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