Don’t Be Scared Of All Poodle Breeders

Not all Poodle breeders are alike. And getting a happy, healthy Poodle depends on what kind of place they were from and what bloodlines were used. If you have your heart set on getting a Poodle puppy, you need to contact a reputable Poodle breeder through visiting dog shows, the Poodle Club of America or the AKC. Never buy from pet stores or Internet sites that sell puppies.

What's wrong from buying from websites, even if they claim not to be puppy mills? Plenty! First off, they are puppy mills. These heartless salespeople act as the middlemen between the puppy mill and the puppy buyer. They are commonly called puppy brokers, and will often pretend to be Poodle breeders (or whatever breed they are hustling). If they claim to sell imported puppies, stay away. Two out of three Poodle puppies die during a trans-Atlantic trip. Buying from these fake Poodle breeders only perpetuated the misery of millions of dogs that are suffering needlessly.
Can you trust any Poodle breeder that advertises online? Yes, you can. Just keep your common sense about you and don’t be swayed by pictures of cute Poodle puppies. All Poodle puppies are cute. A real Poodle breeder only has a few puppies for sale a year, so you should be put on a waiting list. You also will be allowed to meet the breeder and the mother and sometimes the father of your prospective puppy. Buying a Poodle puppy should take a long time.

What about pet stores that claim they never buy from puppy mills? They are lying. No reputable Poodle breeder would sell his or her puppies to a pet store. Why? Because they would not have any say in who buys the puppies. Pet stores sell to those who have the money and do not care if the buyer shouldn't have a pet rock, let alone a Poodle puppy.
Puppy mills can be fairly called fake Poodle breeders because the Poodle puppies they sell as purebreds are often anything but. There are some similar breeds that can produce puppies that look like Poodles (until they grow up), like Bichon Frise or Poodle crosses. The puppies are heavily inbred, often brother and sister to keep the profit margin up. The pedigreed papers are often just made up like a work of fiction.

There is absolutely no way to prove that your Poodle's pedigree is accurate. It's all done on faith. It is thought that the new doggy DNA tests can help with this, but those tests won't be widespread for many years to come. Why bother with all of this? You can get scammed one way or another when looking for a Poodle puppy. Go save a life by adopting from a Poodle breed rescue or your local animal shelter!

Although there are many arguments between Poodle breeders, they all agree on humane treatment of all dogs. Breeders often have lots of practical Poodle information, that they are happy to share.

Finding Poodle Breeders

Poodle breeders love their Poodles. Though the intricately clipped and coiffed appearance of the Poodle may bring ridicule from other breeders, most Poodle breeders support this interesting and unique-looking breed. Poodles are thought to have originated in Eastern Europe or France. They are the official dog of France and are often called French Poodles, though their French roots are still debated today. The French are ultimately given credit for the Poodle having bred the dog into its three sizes: Toy, Miniature and Standard.

Poodles are gun or water dogs. They were used historically to retrieve ducks and other waterfowl from water. The breed enjoys playing in water and the name Poodle is related to both the German word Pudel, which means splashing or water and the English word puddle, which is a pool of water. The intricate fur clip seen on competition Poodles today has a utilitarian origin. Poodles were clipped to make them more mobile in water. Some of their heavy fur was shaved to lighten them and fur was left around joints to keep the Poodles warm in water.
Poodle breeders understand Poodle breed standard characteristics. They follow the American Kennel Club's standards when preparing Poodles for AKC competitions. For example, dogs under twelve months of age can be groomed in a puppy cut, which is an all-over trim with fur of the same length. Adult dogs must be groomed in either the Continental or English Saddle styles which involve shaving the dog's back half while leaving pom-poms of fur on the hips, legs, and tail as well as styling the head fur in an intricate pompadour.

The AKC defines breed standard traits for all breeds registered in its competitions. For all three sizes of Poodle (Miniature, Toy and Standard) the following traits must be evident: an energetic appearance, alert expression, elegant walk, intelligence, corded or curly fur, dark eyes, oval-shaped feet, straight muzzle and a deep, wide chest. These are just a few of the stated requirements. Poodle breeders will breed for these characteristics and breed out any irregularities in appearance, behavior and health.
Before considering a purebred Poodle for a pet, potential buyers should research the breed and find out all the Poodle information and history they can. After viewing common Poodle health problems and the requirements of caring for a Poodle, buyers can decide if their home is a good match for a Poodle. Buyers can then begin contacting local Poodle breeders and rescue centers. Buyers should look for AKC certified breeders or breeders with references, and should interview Poodle breeders before purchasing a purebred Poodle. By doing this, buyers can ask specific questions to weed out any illegitimate Poodle breeders.

Purebred Poodles should come with a documented pedigree or ancestry showing evidence of past champions in the genetic line. Poodle breeders should make documentation of ancestry and medical records available to buyers. They should educate buyers on common health problems, historical facts, and proper care and grooming of Poodles. Breeders should be willing to allow buyers to visit their kennels and to meet Poodle puppy parents. A good breeder will never sell a Poodle to a pet store. No good breeder is in the business just to make a profit. Good Poodle breeders want Poodle puppies to go to loving, permanent homes.

Poodle breeders should be able to provide extensive information about purebred Poodles. This article will provide Poodle information and information on what questions to ask Poodle breeders.

How To Find Poodle Breeders

The Poodle is one of the most loved and hated dog breeds. Often seen fully coiffed either in competition or strolling with their owners, their fur simultaneously pouffed high and trimmed close, poodles appear to be a haughty and decadent dog breed to the Poodle layman.

Surprisingly, the history of the poodle is actually very down-to-earth. Poodles are water dogs. They are naturals at hunting birds in water and on land. The name Poodle comes from the German words Pudel or Pudelhund, which means splashing and splashing dog respectively. The name for Poodles is related to the English word puddle. Knowing Poodles are named after a simple puddle makes the breed seem less intimidating already. Poodles most likely originated in Eastern Europe and they have been popular throughout Europe for hundreds of years. However, it is the French who are given credit for the breed. French Poodle breeders successfully cultivated all three sizes of Poodle: miniature, toy and standard.
The three sizes of Poodle: miniature, toy and standard have similar traits of all Poodles but differ in height and weight. Miniature Poodles are fifteen to seventeen pounds and eleven to fifteen inches in height at the shoulder. Toy Poodles are six to nine pounds and up to ten inches at the shoulder. Standard Poodles are forty-five to seventy pounds and over fifteen inches at the shoulder.

Poodle breeders breed for overall traits such as high energy level, intelligence, proud or regal carriage, straight, delicate muzzle, small, oval feet, and curly, dense fur among other characteristics. There are many champion lines of Poodle due to the many winners of American Kennel Club and other canine association competitions. Purebred Poodles should come with a documented pedigree or ancestry showing evidence of past champions in the genetic line.

Poodles, like other purebred dogs, have some common genetic flaws, which lead to medical conditions. Poodle breeders should discontinue breeding any line found to have these conditions. Some of the likely health problems are: Addison's disease, gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), thyroid and renal conditions, hip dysplasia, and cancer.
Buyers can find reputable Poodle breeders by asking for referrals from local animal shelters. The American Kennel Club or local dog clubs and organizations are other good places to begin. Buyers must research Poodles and have a good understanding of Poodle information so that nefarious breeders won't take advantage of them. Unfortunately, there are breeders working only to make a profit with no regard for the health or happiness of the dogs they produce- or their potential buyers. These backyard breeders raise Poodles in puppy mills where they breed dogs continuously, keeping the mothers and puppies in cages with little socialization and no freedom or play. Buyers can avoid bad breeders by asking to see the kennel where puppies are raised, requesting pedigree information, registration papers and medical records, and by interviewing breeders to make sure they do not mass market puppies or sell them to pet stores. Good Poodle breeders will interview buyers to make sure they can give Poodles a good home.

Finding Poodle breeders begins with asking the right questions. This article will provide Poodle information and information on Poodle breeders.