Once you came to a decision you'd like a poodle for yourself, a Poodle Breeder is the next step.

You made the decision because you've been admiring poodles for a while now, and you've decided it's time for you to bring one home.

This is a great decision, but there are some hard questions that you need to look at in order to make sure that getting a poodle is the right thing to do.

First, you have to make sure that you can afford a poodle. Not only is there the purchase price, you have to feed it, and you have to spend money for the vet bill.

You're also going to have to buy some supplies. Poodles are definitely a breed of dog that needs lots of grooming, and this will also cost money.

Next, ask yourself if your have the energy that it takes to play with, walk, and exercise the poodle. Poodles are house dogs, but they also need some outside activity.

After you've examined these questions, then you need to decide on what kind of poodle is for you.

They're a consideration such as the age, it's health, whether it's playful or a stoic dog, and what its personality is.

Also you need to decide if you'd like a show dog or a companion dog to keep around the house.

How active do you expect your dog to be?

Is this a dog that you plan to have around children, or do you want a dog that is going to be a companion with a quiet personality?

After you've done about all this, you have to make sure that you get your new poodle from the best and most reliable sources.

If you make sure to buy your dog from a reliable Poodle breeder not only will you save yourself money, but you'll save yourself a headache and the heartache of possibly realizing that you've bought a dog who's the wrong fit for you, and having to face finding a new home for it.

Having said this, you should buy a puppy from a reliable Poodle breeder that really cares about dogs, and isn't selling simply for profit, or who is a hobby breeder.

Having said that, make sure to look for breeder that breeds from their home.

These people don't tend to breed simply for hobby, but for the love of the dogs.

Good sources to refer to when finding good Poodle breeders would include a veterinarian, friends, or even a dog show association.

You can also check with the Kennel Association with regards to references for good Poodle breeders.

Since poodles are show dogs, you can ask a dog showing association for recommendations to get great quality poodles.

Once you do determine a great breeder and you narrow in on a dog that you like, you can ask questions of the breeder.

Something to keep in mind is that you might have to wait a while to get just the right puppy.

Sometimes people want to get a great pick from a litter that has just been born, but since it can't always be determined exactly when a litter is being born, this will determine why they have to wait.

The wait time will be longer if you specifically want a dog of a certain sex, or color.

One more thing to take note of is that even if you go to a show Poodle breeder, this doesn't always mean that you will get a show dog.

If you'd like a show dog, that's going to require genetic testing to make sure that this dog is of show quality.

However if you do this, you're going to make sure to get the best quality animal who has been tested and is suitable to live in your home and possibly to show.

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Article written by:

Edie MacKenzie