Curls is one of our forum members.Hi,
Who is @Curls? Do you mean dog shows? No I haven't. I just been googling breeders in my are
Oh ok thanksCurls is one of our forum members.
oh ok thanks im not familiar with any shows. it sounds great though.It's definitely worth going to shows. People there will know the breed, know who is planning litters, know who to go to and who to avoid. It will also help you raise your own profile as someone who is interested in the breed.
oh ok thank you!To help broaden the net, and keep an eye on shows, you should take a look into the breed club. There should be a chapter in your area, and they usually keep a breeder directory. You'll still have to vet them, but it gives you a good start.
Sadly, Google only gets you so far when looking for a good breeder. Web site skills do not necessarily overlap with breeding skills. Actually, in many cases a really slick web site with a lot of five star reviews can be a red flag. Statistically, only a small percentage of buyers ever leave a review. I've seen the number as 1-10%. Most standard poodle breeders only have one or two litters a year, so they'll sell maybe 15 puppies in a year. So, it would be reasonable for them to get maybe 1-2 reviews a year. If you are seeing 5-10 reviews a year, there is a good chance you are dealing with a high volume breeder or a puppy broker.Do you mean dog shows? No I haven't. I just been googling breeders in my are
Thank you. I am also looking for one can be possibly a service dog. I think I may have found one. She wasn't advertising I found her from another breeder I cam across that had no litters but this breeder is expecting pups end of this week. Champion sired. I had to fill out a six page adoption application and I have to wait and see if it's approved. So we will see. If not I'll keep on looking but what you said makes sense thank youSadly, Google only gets you so far when looking for a good breeder. Web site skills do not necessarily overlap with breeding skills. Actually, in many cases a really slick web site with a lot of five star reviews can be a red flag. Statistically, only a small percentage of buyers ever leave a review. I've seen the number as 1-10%. Most standard poodle breeders only have one or two litters a year, so they'll sell maybe 15 puppies in a year. So, it would be reasonable for them to get maybe 1-2 reviews a year. If you are seeing 5-10 reviews a year, there is a good chance you are dealing with a high volume breeder or a puppy broker.
Since you are in New England, the Poodle Club of Massachusetts would be a good place to start looking.
Actually that's a bit of a red flag - most decent breeders will have a waiting list for their pups long before the litter is due.this breeder is expecting pups end of this week.
maybe so but hers are champion litters and it comes with a 2 yr health genetic guarentee and other guarentees. but i dont even know if im approved yet.Actually that's a bit of a red flag - most decent breeders will have a waiting list for their pups long before the litter is due.
A genetic guarantee against what though? Some of the important (and expensive) medical conditions aren't tested with DNA, they are tested with things like x-rays under general anaesthetic.
It's a six page paper. I'm sorry, I don't have it in front of me. But I know it covered things like eyes, hips. EtcA genetic guarantee against what though? Some of the important (and expensive) medical conditions aren't tested with DNA, they are tested with things like x-rays under general anaesthetic.
It's a six page paper. I'm sorry, I don't have it in front of me. But I know it covered things like eyes, hips. Etc
www.bva.co.uk
This is like 5he poodle forum all you want is to bring me down and nothingis good enoughHip scoring, which is an important test, is done by x-ray, not DNA.
BVA Hip Dysplasia Scheme for dogs
The Hip Dysplasia Scheme was established by BVA and the Kennel Club in 1965 to reduce the incidence and severity of the condition. Hip dysplasia can have serious effects on the health, behaviour and welfare of dogs.
It’s not that nothing’s good enough - it’s the opposite, in fact. We want you to have the best dog you can possibly get, with the best back-up by the best breeder you can possibly get.This is like 5he poodle forum all you want is to bring me down and nothingis good enough
I'm not going to engage in these fights.
