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07-16-2008, 08:30 PM
I called the poodle organization in my state and talked to the president and one of the breeders. After a long conversation, I decided that if we get a dog, I definitely want a poodle. I was leaning toward that or a miniature schnauzer, but I think a poodle is a better fit. So then I called the poodle rescue organization because we really don't want a puppy. I was told that they really don't get many dogs and if they do, they don't usually know their backgrounds. She said the chances of us finding a younger dog that we know isn't from a puppy mill is pretty slim. After all the reading I have done on puppy mills, I am not ready to take the risk of having a dog that could have serious genetic problems.
So anyway, both these women told me about a breeder who has two 5 month old toy poodles that she is trying to sell. I wanted a miniature poodle because I am a little nervous about having such a small dog, especially with little children and standard poodle is way too big for our house. But the reason she hasn't been able to sell these is because they are too big. She think they will be way over 10 inches and they can't be above this to show them. The dogs are already house trained. Beyond that, I am not sure how much training they have had. She is an excellent breeder though. Her dogs have wons tons of awards, she has a guarantee, will always take the dog back, has a spay/neuter contract, etc. She has 2 males and is selling them for $400 and her dogs usually go for $1000-$1800. My only concern is with the size and also that the dogs haven't been around kids much. She has a 9 year old grandaughter but that is it.
Any thoughts? Any ideas what to look for when we get there? Everything I read is about choosing and training a puppy and these aren't exactly puppies.
So anyway, both these women told me about a breeder who has two 5 month old toy poodles that she is trying to sell. I wanted a miniature poodle because I am a little nervous about having such a small dog, especially with little children and standard poodle is way too big for our house. But the reason she hasn't been able to sell these is because they are too big. She think they will be way over 10 inches and they can't be above this to show them. The dogs are already house trained. Beyond that, I am not sure how much training they have had. She is an excellent breeder though. Her dogs have wons tons of awards, she has a guarantee, will always take the dog back, has a spay/neuter contract, etc. She has 2 males and is selling them for $400 and her dogs usually go for $1000-$1800. My only concern is with the size and also that the dogs haven't been around kids much. She has a 9 year old grandaughter but that is it.
Any thoughts? Any ideas what to look for when we get there? Everything I read is about choosing and training a puppy and these aren't exactly puppies.