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Choosing A Reliable Poodle
Breeder
So you have decided that you want
to buy a Poodle. You've made the big decision and you know you love
Poodles. Now you need to ask yourself the inevitable hard questions.
1. Can you afford a Poodle? Not including the purchase price (after
all, you may get one for nothing), 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 time and energy playing with your
Poodle, walking him, and just hanging out together around the house? A
dog abandoned in even the most luxurious surroundings is not a happy
dog.
If your answers are "yes," you are still not finished. You still need
to decide on the right 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 element in choosing the right 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 a responsible breeder. 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 such a breeder, 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 breeder
locally, go to the American Kennel Club's (AKC's) website 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 dog 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.
Please note that going to a show breeder does not mean that you will be
getting a show dog. A person interested in showing dogs will most
likely take the time and care to have the necessary genetic testing
done to prove that the dogs available are healthy and sound. Therefore,
you will get a well-bred, healthy animal who has been tested,
evaluated, and brought up in a home environment.
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