[Newbie in BC]

Anybody have any opinions? I am contacting a few breeders right now, and came across this kennel listed on the Poodle Club of Canada website, but I can't find mention of them on this website, so looking for "expert opinions" out there...

Also, how many breeders should I contact...so far I'm contacting anyone within a reasonable driving distance of Greater Vancouver (I think I've sent four emails out).

Mel

http://www.splendentpoodles.ca/SplendentStandardPoodles/Welcome.html

 

[Newbie in BC]

Oh and if you don't hear back from some breeders, I recommend calling them. I have found some breeders are good at returning phone calls while others are better at returning emails.

Good to know...I figured I'd wait until next week, after the holidays, then follow up with a phone call. BTW, just noticed your dog's name - Ziggy - I love it! In fact, just last night, I was telling my hubby I liked the names Lola for a girl, and Ziggy for a boy! And here I thought I was being so original, lol!

Mel

 

[Newbie in BC]

She does have some high COI's. Not that it's a bad thing...
http://www.phrdatabase.com/cgi_bin/...ndards&name=Splendent Diamonds By Dior&gens=5
COI 41.2

Can you explain this further? I thought the COI should be as low as possible? I'm on a very steep learning curve here, so pardon my ignorance! I'm not really sure how to read that information. hwell:

Thanks,

Mel

 

[Newbie in BC]

I spoke to the owner more about her planned litter. She was very forthcoming about everything, and I feel very comfortable that she is a breeder who cares and is in it for the right reasons. I will meet Paris and some of her offspring from her last litter with Jinx soon.

I'm still unsure about the COI thing, and if I should be concerned. She told me the COI is 41%. These are the two she is breeding:


Paris:

http://www.poodlepedigree.com/pedigree.asp?ID=115223

Jinx:

http://www.poodlepedigree.com/pedigree.asp?ID=341937


What she said about the health info: everything is available online to view, no VW, no Addisons, no Cushings, Paris' line is clear of toe cancer (SCC), no bloat, no epiliepsy. Three generations ago one puppy was born with one kidney, but that has not appeared again. One dog (sorry, forget where in the lineage) had heart problems. I will ask her about longevity, didn't think to ask that.

She is breeding Paris and Jinx again because of the great results she had last time. She knows Jinx very well, and Nights Echo. She said she prefers to breed what she knows.

So, any feedback would be appreciated. She is the only breeder of six I've emailed that has gotten back to me. Any other questions I should ask? I have no perspective on the health data. To me, sounds pretty good, but hey all the dogs I've ever had growing up were rescue mutts, so this is all pretty new and intriguing, really.

Thanks again, appreciate the words of wisdom and experience!

Mel

 

[Newbie in BC]

Can you go and meet her and her dogs : ) ??? If you can - do it by all means : )) You will have even better picture about her and her dogs and environment in which puppies are raised and also give chance to her to get to know you and than have a better idea of what kind of puppy you are looking for : )!

I am wishing you the best of luck with everything !!!!

Thanks to all who replied!

Yes, we will meet her and her dogs, and hopefully some of the dogs from the last litter (same parents). She has offered references for every dog she has ever produced. Another good sign. We are meeting at a dog park...hopefully we will be able to tell if we have any allergic issues. She has cats, so best not to meet at her home. I really hope this works out!

Mel

 

[Newbie in BC]

My update...

Things are going well! We met with the breeder (Catherine) at a dog park. So far, no one has had a problem with allergies. (keeping fingers crossed) Unfortunately, Paris (the dam) had just come into season, so she couldn't come out and play. She waited beautifully in the car though! I met two of her puppies from different litters, and they were both very nice. Breeze has the same parents as the next litter will have. Catherine has invited us to her home this weekend, to see where she raises the pups, then she'll be coming to our home too to check us out basically. She wants to get to know us well so that she will choose the best dog for us. She said since we'll have a 15 year relationship, we should be friends! She's emailed me all the documents about health testing, has given me tons of feedback about how she chooses pups for different families, etc. She's been GREAT! We feel so comfortable with her. I think this is going to happen...

Mel