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Hi all,
I've been contemplating adding a toy to our family, but have decided it is a decision I want to thoroughly evaluate before committing. Currently I have a 3.5yr old blue heeler/BC mix that gets along famously with animals and people alike. He is a great traveler, has an "off switch", and grew up around a 6lb Maltese so he is small dog appropriate.
A bit of background: I grew up with an Airedale terrier, my grandparents always had miniature poodles, and nowadays dog and horse training are where I enjoy spending my free time. I work as a veterinary assistant and met a few toy's at work that I have fell in love with. They are all from the same breeder who is local and that's where I'm leaning towards getting one from. I'd love a little sidekick to accompany us while hiking, traveling, around the barn, and at home snuggled up at the end of the day.
The grooming aspect doesn't deter me as we hand stripped our Airedale for 13 years until resorting to clippers, but I do have some questions. I know poodles are known for being smart, but what are everyone's experiences house training all varieties? Also if anyone has an opinion on quality companion toy breeders in MI, OH, or IN I would love to hear about them.
Thanks!!
I've been contemplating adding a toy to our family, but have decided it is a decision I want to thoroughly evaluate before committing. Currently I have a 3.5yr old blue heeler/BC mix that gets along famously with animals and people alike. He is a great traveler, has an "off switch", and grew up around a 6lb Maltese so he is small dog appropriate.
A bit of background: I grew up with an Airedale terrier, my grandparents always had miniature poodles, and nowadays dog and horse training are where I enjoy spending my free time. I work as a veterinary assistant and met a few toy's at work that I have fell in love with. They are all from the same breeder who is local and that's where I'm leaning towards getting one from. I'd love a little sidekick to accompany us while hiking, traveling, around the barn, and at home snuggled up at the end of the day.
The grooming aspect doesn't deter me as we hand stripped our Airedale for 13 years until resorting to clippers, but I do have some questions. I know poodles are known for being smart, but what are everyone's experiences house training all varieties? Also if anyone has an opinion on quality companion toy breeders in MI, OH, or IN I would love to hear about them.
Thanks!!