How to find the right minitature poodle breeder?
How to find the right minitature poodle breeder? When you’re looking to adopt or buy a dog, the first step is typically
finding a breeder. You may not know where to start your search, though.
Before you start searching, keep in mind that finding the right breeder and dog will take time and the one thing you will need is patience. Sadly, finding your perfect pup isn’t as easy as you would hope. Health, size and color combinations all play an important role, as do distance and “feel.” Why “feel” you migth ask? Ideally you have the option to still stay in contact with the breeder after you’ve picked up your new pet and can exchange ideas and questions that will come up.
Should I look for breeders with a pedigree or a “hobby” breeder?
The bottom line is that no matter what, you can have good and bad experiences in both situations.
It depends if you want to participate in shows for example, then there will be strict requirements for the registration which you should keep in mind and choose accordingly. However, if the poodle is only going to be a family pet, this doesn’t matter so much.
How to choose the right poodle breeder?
This questions we asked ourselves after we decided we want to adopt a little poddle. It is one of the most asked questions we get as well from others.
When you are ready to add a miniature poodle to your family, it is important to find a responsible breeder. A responsible breeder will have healthy, well-socialized dogs and will be able to answer any questions you have about the breed. Here are some tips on how to find the right miniature poodle breeder:
1. Do your research. Ask friends, family, and your veterinarian for recommendations. Once you have a few breeders in mind, visit their websites and read through their information.
2. Make sure the breeder is reputable. A reputable breeder will be transparent about their breeding practices and will be happy to answer any of your questions. Avoid breeders who are not willing to let you meet the parents of the puppies or who seem more interested in making a sale than in finding good homes for their dogs.
3. Once you have found a few potential breeders, visit the breeder’s facility and meet their dogs. This will give you a chance to see the conditions in which the dogs are being raised and meet the breeders in person.What kind of impression do you get from the dog parents? They must be fully grown, healthy and cared for.
4. Ask lots of questions! A good breeder should be able to answer all of your questions and put your mind at ease, including health, temperament, training, and grooming needs.Besides
checking on the general health of the puppies and their parents, you
should ask about if all important vaccinations, cures and visits to the
doctor are done as per regulation, incl. if they got chipped. Ideally
you should get the EU health passport together with the pup you adopt. This is based on Germany specifically but in your country there migth be similar regulations.
By following these tips, you can be sure that you’ll find a responsible miniature poodle breeder and end up with a healthy, happy dog that is perfect for your family!
And of course the feeling you get when you visit the puppies is very important. A good first impression makes a big difference!
Location specific associations/clubs
For example, in Germany we have the following memberships/seals of approval you can look for and there might be similar associations in your country:
- VDH – Association for German Dogs (umbrella organization for dog breeding and dog sport in Germany)
- DPK – German Poodle Club (breeding control, training, seminars)
- FCI – Fédération Cynologique Internationale (pedigrees, pedigree certificates)
On VDH, you can search for a variety of dog breeds by entering the word “Pudel” and then your zip code. You’ll then see poodle breeders near or around your location. Based on our experience, if there is a litter planned you are interested in, make sure you reach out quickly and reserve a pup.
A good breeder will prepare your puppy for everyday life
If you have the chance to register for
a new litter, ideally you should be allowed to see the home and meet
the puppies multiple times. Most breeders offer puppy visits from the 4th week onward. Puppies usually go to their new homes by the 8-10 week point. It is a nice to have to get some
equipment from the breeder when you pick up your puppy which can contain
of their favorite toy, blanket, food bowl, etc. but important is that
you should be informed of the type of food that the puppies get, and get
some of their first rations.
In order to lessen the chances of a puppy experiencing fear, it’s important that the breeder exposes them to many different everyday situations during their first 8-12 weeks after birth. This will allow the puppy to be more secure when meeting new people and animals in their home.
This kind of training usually includes the puppy to meet other people, vacuuming, noises/rattling, driving in a car, combing/brushing, TV, bathing and water, scissors, short walks and first commands like sit.
