Mish, I think there were some leads for breeders/dogs on the other thread you posted not long ago. Sounds like there are a lot of people here who want to help but need to know a location. I wish you luck...I know you can find what you are looking for..
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I would recommend you go back to your other thread that you started and then vanished into thin air. People were trying to help you there but you were unresponsive to their inquiries or comments. Best to stick with people on that other thread than starting new ones...I think that would be more efficient in helping you find a dog.
I don't claim to be a psychiatrist or anything but methinks deep down inside, subconsciously it might be possible that you really might not want a poodle. Maybe in the back of your mind, it all seems too over whelming. (?) I could be dead wrong of course. And I wouldn't blame you one bit for being cautious. However, your expectations of a breeder, to me are bordering the unreasonable. You shoot down peoples' suggestions who are trying to help or give some reason they won't work or what's wrong with the suggestion...defaulting to the negative it seems. You don't say what state you live in (unless I missed it) so no one can suggest a breeder. I can come up with loads of very fine breeders in my state of Washington. I could get a poodle in a heart beat if I wanted one. I like Farthing/Sovereign poodles in Eatonville Wa. I like Lakeridge in Renton. Those people would have leads to more puppies. Sovereign (same as Farthing) has a white 6 month old male poodle available now.https://www.farthingpoodles.com/nursery/ Does she do few vaccinations? I doubt it. Does she feed raw? I don't know but I kind of doubt it. Does she want to meet prospective buyers? Yes. I would have no problem with that. You should, if at all possible...if the breeder is in your state go meet them, look over their facility, check them out as well as they should be asking you some questions too. I find it difficult to believe that Washington state is the only state that has some stellar breeders with puppies on their way or already available.
So, you have to get on a waiting list perhaps? That's the name of the game. I went on a couple, one after the other when looking for my Doberman. And it took me a while to find a good breeder in my area for my toy poodles because I didn't know of any...was new to poodles. But once I found my breeder, I got not one, but TWO poodles. Other well bred purebred dogs I've gotten in the past...no problems hooking up. So if I didn't have much trouble and most of the people on this forum, for instance didn't have too much trouble or an inordinate amount of waiting, what do you suppose is the reason you are the rarity here? How long have you been looking? Maybe it would behoove you to take a step back and try to look at this from an especially objective view. Just finding fault with the breeders isn't going to get you anywhere. They're not going to care what you think. Let's face it. There has to be some logical reason why this isn't working that you get a poodle. It is not that there aren't enough good breeders. I don't think they're all unreasonable people who won't work with buyers or no one here would have a poodle either. And they'd all be poodle hoarders being arrested because they didn't sell a single puppy.:act-up:
Another thing you might consider is thanking people here who are bending over backwards to try to help you. This way their helpful behavior won't extinguish from lack of a positive response. You give no information as to the state you live in...don't want to answer that question. (unless I missed it, which is entirely possible) So no one can point you to a breeder near you or help you research the breeder. Maybe I missed that.
The only thing you seem to not be overly particular about is color. That's a good thing. Maybe it would help to loosen some of your other criteria. Forget what they're eating. If they're a good breeder, no doubt their dogs are thriving and surviving just fine. Following a typical vaccination protocol when you want less? So do less later. For now...deal with it. I did. Most people here did. My breeder was good but feeding a food I thought looked like sh!!. I changed their food when I brought them home. They're just fine at almost 6 years old. Oh and you better believe it that I went to look this place over and met the breeder. Multiple times. And then picked them up. Naturally breeders want to know how their puppies will be taken care of and who is buying them. I know some don't scrutinize that carefully or sometimes they ship them. But if possible, I think it's really nifty to go see them. Naturally they'll be receptive to questions put to them as well as long as you're polite and don't come off as too demanding or entitled. If not, then they're not good breeders. Most breeders I talked to prior to getting my puppies were glad to answer my questions which were limited to genetic health testing, longevity of their ancestors, what they did die of, what type and amount of socialization they have received up to now...brief description. Any grooming practice? I did not ask that they limit their vaccinations or that they feed a certain food. That might be insulting and it's just not necessary. OR plausible. Most breeders will vaccinate their puppies because things like parvo are incredibly deadly. You can limit that later on if you so choose. So if you really want a puppy or adult dog, you really should be able to find one. But you might have to bend a little. Good luck.
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So, you have to get on a waiting list perhaps? That's the name of the game. I went on a couple, one after the other when looking for my Doberman. And it took me a while to find a good breeder in my area for my toy poodles because I didn't know of any...was new to poodles. But once I found my breeder, I got not one, but TWO poodles. Other well bred purebred dogs I've gotten in the past...no problems hooking up. So if I didn't have much trouble and most of the people on this forum, for instance didn't have too much trouble or an inordinate amount of waiting, what do you suppose is the reason you are the rarity here? How long have you been looking? Maybe it would behoove you to take a step back and try to look at this from an especially objective view. Just finding fault with the breeders isn't going to get you anywhere. They're not going to care what you think. Let's face it. There has to be some logical reason why this isn't working that you get a poodle. It is not that there aren't enough good breeders. I don't think they're all unreasonable people who won't work with buyers or no one here would have a poodle either. And they'd all be poodle hoarders being arrested because they didn't sell a single puppy.:act-up:
Another thing you might consider is thanking people here who are bending over backwards to try to help you. This way their helpful behavior won't extinguish from lack of a positive response. You give no information as to the state you live in...don't want to answer that question. (unless I missed it, which is entirely possible) So no one can point you to a breeder near you or help you research the breeder. Maybe I missed that.
The only thing you seem to not be overly particular about is color. That's a good thing. Maybe it would help to loosen some of your other criteria. Forget what they're eating. If they're a good breeder, no doubt their dogs are thriving and surviving just fine. Following a typical vaccination protocol when you want less? So do less later. For now...deal with it. I did. Most people here did. My breeder was good but feeding a food I thought looked like sh!!. I changed their food when I brought them home. They're just fine at almost 6 years old. Oh and you better believe it that I went to look this place over and met the breeder. Multiple times. And then picked them up. Naturally breeders want to know how their puppies will be taken care of and who is buying them. I know some don't scrutinize that carefully or sometimes they ship them. But if possible, I think it's really nifty to go see them. Naturally they'll be receptive to questions put to them as well as long as you're polite and don't come off as too demanding or entitled. If not, then they're not good breeders. Most breeders I talked to prior to getting my puppies were glad to answer my questions which were limited to genetic health testing, longevity of their ancestors, what they did die of, what type and amount of socialization they have received up to now...brief description. Any grooming practice? I did not ask that they limit their vaccinations or that they feed a certain food. That might be insulting and it's just not necessary. OR plausible. Most breeders will vaccinate their puppies because things like parvo are incredibly deadly. You can limit that later on if you so choose. So if you really want a puppy or adult dog, you really should be able to find one. But you might have to bend a little. Good luck.
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Most of the breeders I have spoken to are only doing minimal vaccinations now. I have read a lot about health issues in dogs in general and there are things that I won’t compromise on. I’m flexible about the food. The only color i’d prefer not to have is black. Have you ever read Pukka s Promise? He found a dog and his criteria were stricter than mine. I cannot fly and there are no breeders in my area who do all the health testing. I mentioned I’ve already been through the pca referral list. So, it is not likely that i’ll be able to visit or possibly even be there myself to pick up the puppy. That’s just the way it is for me. I’ve explained all of this before. That’s a problem because if a breeder requires it, then obviously, I cannot deal with that breeder. Poodles don’t grow on trees here. There may be breeders but I’ve either already tried dealing with them or they don’t health test. I have mentioned before that I’m in the Midatlantic refion and I also mentioned that I went out of my way to try getting dogs from local breeders who even use the vet I used with my previous dogs and they won’t sell me a dog because they didn’t like that I asked a lot of health questions.I don't claim to be a psychiatrist or anything but methinks deep down inside, subconsciously it might be possible that you really might not want a poodle. Maybe in the back of your mind, it all seems too over whelming. (?) I could be dead wrong of course. And I wouldn't blame you one bit for being cautious. However, your expectations of a breeder, to me are bordering the unreasonable. You shoot down peoples' suggestions who are trying to help or give some reason they won't work or what's wrong with the suggestion...defaulting to the negative it seems. You don't say what state you live in (unless I missed it) so no one can suggest a breeder. I can come up with loads of very fine breeders in my state of Washington. I could get a poodle in a heart beat if I wanted one. I like Farthing/Sovereign poodles in Eatonville Wa. I like Lakeridge in Renton. Those people would have leads to more puppies. Sovereign (same as Farthing) has a white 6 month old male poodle available now.https://www.farthingpoodles.com/nursery/ Does she do few vaccinations? I doubt it. Does she feed raw? I don't know but I kind of doubt it. Does she want to meet prospective buyers? Yes. I would have no problem with that. You should, if at all possible...if the breeder is in your state go meet them, look over their facility, check them out as well as they should be asking you some questions too. I find it difficult to believe that Washington state is the only state that has some stellar breeders with puppies on their way or already available.
So, you have to get on a waiting list perhaps? That's the name of the game. I went on a couple, one after the other when looking for my Doberman. And it took me a while to find a good breeder in my area for my toy poodles. But once I found my breeder, I got not one, but TWO poodles. Other well bred purebred dogs I've gotten in the past...no problems hooking up. So if I didn't have much trouble and most of the people on this forum, for instance didn't have too much trouble or an inordinate amount of waiting, what do you suppose is the reason you are the rarity here? How long have you been looking? Maybe it would behoove you to take a step back and try to look at this from an especially objective view. Just finding fault with the breeders isn't going to get you anywhere. They're not going to care what you think. Let's face it. There has to be some logical reason why this isn't working that you get a poodle. It is not that there aren't enough good breeders. I don't think they're all unreasonable people who won't work with buyers or no one here would have a poodle either. And they'd all be poodle hoarders being arrested because they didn't sell a single puppy.![]()
Another thing you might consider is thanking people here who are bending over backwards to try to help you. This way their helpful behavior won't extinguish from lack of a positive response. You give no information as to the state you live in...don't want to answer that question. (unless I missed it, which is entirely possible) So no one can point you to a breeder near you or help you research the breeder. Maybe I missed that.
The only thing you seem to not be overly particular about is color. That's a good thing. Maybe it would help to loosen some of your other criteria. Forget what they're eating. If they're a good breeder, no doubt their dogs are thriving and surviving just fine. Following a typical vaccination protocol when you want less? So do less later. For now...deal with it. I did. Most people here did. My breeder was good but feeding a food I thought looked like sh!!. I changed their food when I brought them home. They're just fine at almost 6 years old. Oh and you better believe it that I went to look this place over and met the breeder. Multiple times. And then picked them up. Naturally breeders want to know how their puppies will be taken care of and who is buying them. I know some don't scrutinize that carefully or sometimes they ship them. But if possible, I think it's really nifty to go see them. Naturally they'll be receptive to questions put to them as well as long as you're polite and don't come off as too demanding or entitled. If not, then they're not good breeders. Most breeders I talked to prior to getting my puppies were glad to answer my questions which were limited to genetic health testing, longevity of their ancestors, what they did die of, what type and amount of socialization they have received up to now...brief description. Any grooming practice? I did not ask that they limit their vaccinations or that they feed a certain food. That might be insulting and it's just not necessary. OR plausible. Most breeders will vaccinate their puppies because things like parvo are incredibly deadly. You can limit that later on if you so choose. So if you really want a puppy or adult dog, you really should be able to find one. But you might have to bend a little. Good luck.![]()
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If I were a breeder, I would not be insulted by questions from prospective owners. If I did, it would be because ai had something to hide. I would rather sell to people who had questions to ask because they were informed, than sell to people who don’t ask because they are too ignorant to have any questions. I know it’s easier to be on the other side and to be judgmental. I have sat through waiting lists. I was refused a dog last year because ai couldn’t pick it up. That had nothing to so with a mental block against getting a dog. This last time, the breeder wasn’t up front with me about her policies. Again, nothing I could control. This is not a hobby for me. It’s stressful and frustrating waiting and watching the puppies develop , then time after time not getting one.
Really?? Every Schnauzer I meet is barky as heck. You are correct that they are hypoallergenic and non-shedding
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