A Checklist For Finding A Good Standard Poodle Breeder

By Carol Walker


Currently you are now in the market looking for a new pet. And someone, either friend or colleague, has suggested the poodle for your needs. Poodles are very sociable and one of the more intelligent breeds out there and this of course sparked you interests. The next step then is to find a reputable standard poodle breeder who can address your needs.

When looking for a reliable breeder, you will need a bit of a checklist to use first so as to help you out. A checklist will ensure that you know what to look for when making a visit to any chosen breeders out there. Make sure you have these items in mind when visiting a kennel.

Avoid breeders who also breed "oodle" type crossbreeds. These "oodle" crossbreeds come in the form of aussiedoodles, labradoodles, airedoodle, and maladoodles and so on. These are not really purebreds but hybrids, and bred only for the money hype and fad of it all. You should only deal with breeders who really just deal with purebreds and nothing else.

When you do visit a kennel, ask the breeders if the poodles they have on hand are socialized early. They should have a puppy socialization program which they can show you and explain to you that covers the three main age brackets of poodles, being birth to four weeks of age, four to sixteen weeks of age, and over 16 weeks of age.

Try to gauge the amount of love that the breeders have for their puppies and dogs. In fact go to a breeder who provides the very best in food and care for their dogs and this should be readily apparent. Avoid breeders who are in it for pure commercial profit. A good breeder is actually one who is a bit reluctant to sell the dogs that were bred and raised under their ward.

The breeder that you choose should be one who avoids inbreeding. Too much inbreeding among dogs will cause inbreeding depression. This is not a dog psychological ailment but more of a physical one. This means that they are less physically fit and able to survive as they will basically have weaker constitutions.

A good one will also not give you a new puppy right away. This can take a few months to take one due to two reasons. The first reason is they will still gauge your suitability as an owner and master of their puppies. Second is that there are no puppies available on hand every time. This is especially true if the breeder is well known and top rated, and their puppies become highly in demand.

Although average costs are 1,000, do budget around two thousand three hundred dollars to five thousand dollars. Those with superior breed lines and superior pedigrees will charge much more than the five thousand dollar limit. Despite the acquisition cost, you must also be prepared to shell out a pretty penny if you want the pampering that your poodle deserves and entitled to. Remember that you must be prepared to be a poodle owner or any pet owner for that matter, for it will take a lot of commitment and responsibility.




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