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Choose The Best Poodle Puppies
As is the case with all puppies, the poodle puppies are extremely cute. Poodle pups generally come in litters of three to five dogs, each born about thirty minutes apart. Each puppy will be thoroughly cleaned by the mother, she will use her tongue to remove all the blood and mucous and to help the puppy start breathing. poodle puppies are blind and deaf for around the first ten days of the lives. After four weeks they can be weaned and after their second month of life they are ready to go to a new home.
It will be exciting and also funny to bring a puppy at home, but this something you should plan and be prepared for. Let your little one’s homecoming occur haphazardly, and you’ll be both be off on the wrong foot.
Choosing the Most Suitable Puppy
If you like this breed of dogs you’ll probably adore a poodle puppy the minute you’ll see it. Some people buy the puppy the minute they saw it. Hold on a minute, though! The old saying about acting in haste and repenting at leisure is very true in the world of puppy buying. You can choose a Standard Poodle or a smaller breed like the tiny Poodle.
There are also larger dogs of Poodle mixed breeds, and you may find interesting to have a Schnoodle dog or a Labradoodle. The Poodle breed has many mixed varieties and you need to select the most appropriate for you and your family.
You don’t want your new puppy to have health issues, and a reputable breeder can provide with healthy pups. The more you have studied poodles and thought about what you want, the easier your decision will be. For those owners who are willing to participate in dog contests or shows, the puppies need to have all the legal documents and to meet the standards of the breed stipulated by AKC.
Nevertheless, many people are not interested in showing their dogs, but in having a pet for them or a member of their family, and they establish their own standards when buying. Avoid poodle pups with obvious problems, such as drainage running from the eyes and nose, bald spots, a sick, listless appearance, etc
Where to Look for Puppies
If the price is of main importance, you can search for your puppy through the pet ads in your newspaper or on the internet.
Nevertheless, a reputable breeder is the best source for a quality, pedigreed dog. To find a dealer, contact the Poodle Club of America, go to local dog shows, or talk to family and friends.
Equipment
You need some supplies in order to take care of the hew puppy, as it was the case if you had a new baby. Well, it’s just as unwise to bring a poodle puppy home with no supplies. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a large crate or carrier that your poodle pup can turn into its den; bowls for food and water, along with a supply of the food your puppy has been eating; a collar and leash; grooming equipment; and toys. You need to have some toys ready for it. These active and intelligent dogs need to be preoccupied with something to do; otherwise they will chew anything they can get at.
