Hi all. As I stated in my intro post, I am interested in standard poodles. I wasn't really sure if this post should go in this forum or the other breeding forum, so hopefully if it's in the wrong spot an administrator can move it.
How do you know if a breeder is reputable and trustworthy? It has been several years since I purchased a dog from a breeder. I have already looked through several websites of breeders in Texas, but I'm not really sure what I should be looking for, and I'm not really sure what to ask when I email or call. Some websites talk about screening for various health conditions, genetic testing, and so on, but I don't really know much about any of those things.
So what should I be looking for? What testing/shots/screenings/etc should a good breeder provide? I'm also not really sure what is appropriate to ask about their interaction with the dogs. For example, is it normal to inquire about housebreaking (if they at least start to potty train, take the puppies outside, etc)?
Also, are there any specific poodle things I should be looking for? I don't know much about what a standard poodle is "supposed" to look like, nor is that of the utmost importance since this will just be a family pet.
Thanks for any tips and info you can provide!
How do you know if a breeder is reputable and trustworthy? It has been several years since I purchased a dog from a breeder. I have already looked through several websites of breeders in Texas, but I'm not really sure what I should be looking for, and I'm not really sure what to ask when I email or call. Some websites talk about screening for various health conditions, genetic testing, and so on, but I don't really know much about any of those things.
So what should I be looking for? What testing/shots/screenings/etc should a good breeder provide? I'm also not really sure what is appropriate to ask about their interaction with the dogs. For example, is it normal to inquire about housebreaking (if they at least start to potty train, take the puppies outside, etc)?
Also, are there any specific poodle things I should be looking for? I don't know much about what a standard poodle is "supposed" to look like, nor is that of the utmost importance since this will just be a family pet.
Thanks for any tips and info you can provide!