Interested in Purchasing A Poodle?
Doodles - the New Designer Breeds
Do your homework first!!!!! Don't be taken advantage of. There are lots of backyard breeders, puppy mills and unscrupulous people. Be a knowledgeable consumer. We suggest you read the following information before-hand:
"Poodles Come in Three Sizes" from the Poodle Club of America
"Purchasing a Poodle" from the Poodle Club of America
"Congratulations on Your New Poodle Puppy" from the Poodle Club of America
"Buying a Poodle" from Versatility in Poodles
"How to Evaluate a Breeder" from Versatility in Poodles
"Don't be the Victim of an Unethical Breeder" from Versatility in Poodles
Toy Poodles
Miniature Poodles
Standard Poodles
Interesting information about the health of purebreed/mixed breed dogs and about the importance of health testing:
Pure Breeds, Mixes and Designer Breeds
"Poodles Come in Three Sizes" from the Poodle Club of America
"Purchasing a Poodle" from the Poodle Club of America
"Congratulations on Your New Poodle Puppy" from the Poodle Club of America
"Buying a Poodle" from Versatility in Poodles
"How to Evaluate a Breeder" from Versatility in Poodles
"Don't be the Victim of an Unethical Breeder" from Versatility in Poodles
Toy Poodles
Miniature Poodles
Standard Poodles
Interesting information about the health of purebreed/mixed breed dogs and about the importance of health testing:
Pure Breeds, Mixes and Designer Breeds
Doodles - the New Designer Breeds
Read more about the new craze of doodles - dogs bred with poodles that are also known as "designer" breeds.
The Illustrated Poodle Standard
"That of a very active, intelligent and elegant-appearing dog, squarely built, well proportioned, moving soundly and carrying himself proudly. Properly clipped in the traditional fashion and carefully groomed, the Poodle has about him an air of distinction and dignity peculiar to himself."
So begins the the poodle standard. To read the entire standard click here.
What is a breed standard? It is an official written description of the ideal dog of each AKC-recognized breed, as specified by the breed's parent club. In the poodle's case, it is the Poodle Club of America. You can find out lots more about poodles by accessing their website at www.poodleclubofamerica.org.
So begins the the poodle standard. To read the entire standard click here.
What is a breed standard? It is an official written description of the ideal dog of each AKC-recognized breed, as specified by the breed's parent club. In the poodle's case, it is the Poodle Club of America. You can find out lots more about poodles by accessing their website at www.poodleclubofamerica.org.
