Any breeders on here - please don't take this post personally. I'm just really wanting to get another poodle - I'm not sure between mini and Standard. The problem is - the COST! I would like to be able to get a puppy from a trusted breeder that I know has done health testing, raises the puppies in their home (rather than in a kennel), and has parents that I can see and interact with but WOW does that cost so much more. I understand that with the cost of good food and the initial health testing that the puppies can't be "cheap" but some of the pet prices just seem so high!
I suppose it is good though in that it keeps me from getting another pup so quickly after Wrigley. My goal is to get him fixed and through obedience school and then maybe focus on another one.
The price can be high depending on what kind of breeder you are dealing with. You have BYB breeders who ask almost the same amount as a reputable breeder and none of their dogs are proven.
Health testing is a MUST! There are some people breeding dogs that have done all the health tests but do not show or put their dogs into some type of competition to show they have dogs worthy of being bred.
IMO the price can be high from a good breeder because they health test all of their stock. They show their dogs which is very expensive! traveling+ grooming+ entry fees adds up. A breeder I was talking to told me it will cost about 5k or more champion a poodle. I believe it! some breeders can not groom their own dogs so that is a lot of money being spent on showing.
since poodles are very popular in the show ring and nation wide this is another thing that reflects price. Some breeds are cheaper than others. I remember when I was trying to get an amstaff I was offered a few dogs at $500-$600 for a show quality pup.
Some breeders are very easy to work with and they want to make sure their dogs goes to a great home. These breeders usually will give you a break on prices ,but you have to show lots of interest and tell them all about your self and what kind of home their puppy will be living in.
I am looking for a show quality pup and the cost is my problem too lol so I been hunting and probably found my breeder I just have to call her soon.