- Facts

1.     Professional Affiliations:

Breeders must have affiliation with the American Kennel Club (AKC) in America. There are other clubs like Federation Cynologique International (FCI), United Kennel Club (UKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), etc. where breeders may be affiliated.

2.     Why Use a Breeder:

Toy Poodles require extensive grooming care. These tips can be provided by professional breeders. Besides, by selective breeding, breeders eliminate chances of genetic disorders.

3.     How to Find:

Toy poodles are difficult to obtain. The best place to begin shopping for them would be online, at the sites of the Toy Poodle clubs. Local vets may be unable to give leads, but dog shows would help.

4.     What to Expect:

Toy Poodles are expensive dogs; hence breeders would be particular in asking whether you would be able to maintain its upkeep. Since they are fragile, they would also want to know whether there are other pets and children in the house.

5.     Breeder's Surroundings:

Toy Poodles need to be bred in extremely clean surroundings. See that the poodles are not dumped with other pets, but among others of their own breed.

Toy Poodle Breeders - Newborn Facts

1.     Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

They have small litters of 2 to 4 puppies, 3 puppies are the average.

2.     Age To Be Sold:

Toy poodle puppies must be given at least eight weeks to develop fully after their birth. They must be sold only after this period.

3.     What to Look For in a Newborn:

Among coat colors, parti colors are a disqualification. Undershot or overshot jaws without chins are also disqualifications.

4.     Registry:

They must be registered with the AKC under the toy group.

5.     AKC Recognized Characteristics:

They are tiny lap dogs, no more than 10 inches in height. They have curly and soft fur on their coats. Their ears are flat and drooping downwards. Tail is docked. They can be clipped in several fashionable ways. Permitted coat colors are blues, grey, silver, browns, cafe au lait, creams and apricots.

6.     Expense to Purchase Newborn:

A Toy Poodle is extremely expensive as it is considered to be a luxury pet. Expect to pay upwards of $1500 and even up to $4000.

7.     Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

Check if the parents are OFA and CERF certified. It helps if the mother has been hip X-rayed, though this breed is not prone to hip dysplasia.

Toy Poodle Breeders - Breeder Concerns

1.     Breeder Reputation:

Considering this is a very elite breed, the reputation of the breeder is a major issue. There are only a few breeders to choose from, but select those who have good recommendations, not just a higher price.

2.     Pet Health:

Toy Poodles are prone to runny eyes, ear otitis and PRA. There may also be other major concerns like skin diseases, heart ailments, and slipped stifle.

3.     Assurances:

The breeder must be able to give a health guarantee for at least a month after purchase. Pedigree records of at least the previous three generations must be provided.