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How To Determine What Your Poodle Puppy Will Be Like As An Adult
When shopping for your new poodle (and if
you're not planning on dog showing) explain to the breeder that you are
looking for a "pet quality" Poodle. This doesn't mean there will be
anything wrong with the puppy; it means that, in the breeder's opinion,
the puppy will not achieve a championship in the show ring.
The word pet means something different to a breeder than it does to you.
For a breeder, pet means "non-show quality." To you, it probably means a
dog you are going to take home and love. If you are thinking about showing
your Poodle as a hobby, tell the breeder you are looking for a
"show-quality" dog. Don't use the word pet—even though he will be one.
Whether you're buying a Poodle for a pet or for show, a responsible
breeder will ask you many questions about your home situation and may even
want to speak with your veterinarian. Although these questions can seem
intrusive, a good breeder is looking out for the welfare of her dogs. Ask
a lot of questions yourself, even if you think they are silly.
The breeder may use terminology like "inbreeding," "line-breeding," and
"out-crossing." If you're not familiar with such terms, ask what they
mean. Your questions show the breeder that you care about what you're
doing and want to learn.
Your Poodle Puppy Temperament
Dog breeders and behaviorists may use what's called "puppy tests" or
"temperament tests" to predict what a Poodle will act like when it grows
up. Technically, temperament testing assesses puppies for motor ability,
sensory and emotional states, sociability, problem-solving ability,
interaction with other dogs, and interaction with people.
Poodle puppies are tested at specific ages for their responses to stimuli
or situations; they are then assessed as having temperaments such as
outgoing, aggressive, passive or timid, dominant or dependent.
Besides temperament testing, it's also called puppy testing, puppy
evaluation testing, or puppy aptitude testing - which can make the task of
deciphering terms and meanings breeders and other canine professionals use
difficult for prospective puppy buyers. However, you can determine some
characteristics through puppy tests, such as:
1. Level of dominance.
2. Whether the pup is receptive to training.
3. Whether the pup will retrieve.
4. Whether the pup is outgoing or introverted.
5. Whether the pup 1s people oriented or antisocial. There are more
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