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If you are wondering what is the right dog for you, this is the place to be. In this introductory forum we talk about topics such as breed vs. mix, size, age, grooming, breeders, shelters, rescues as well as requirements for exercise, space and care. No question is too silly here. This particular forum is for getting and giving helpful, nice advice. It is definitely not a forum for criticizing someone else's opinion, knowledge or advice. This forum is all about tail wagging and learning.
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Teddy
tennis ball- destroyer |
 | | Barked: Mon Jul 6, '09 7:32pm PST | |  | |  | | I've been researching bunches of different breeds and breeders for next summer starting about three years ago... I have been switching breeds left and right... Aussie, sheltie, papillon, another golden, rescue... And I'm most likely going with another golden 
I never thought I'd say that honestly- at least not for another five years. But my parents both said next summer I could get another dog and well... Teddy's breeder has a female golden (and I said if I ever got another goldie it would be from field lines... that went out the window) called Elliot (erm... yeah, I know), who I'm just in love with. I love all her dogs, but I have a close bond with Elliot especially. Though a bit timid (we were at a show once and she was terrified of the camera clicks! I guess it's good we didn't win anything good enough to get pics, lol), she is very drivey and moderate energy.
Enough of my rambling, though.  If I was going with a breeder I didn't know for my next dog, I'd work on building a good relationship with them early, and probably getting on their waiting list long before puppy time came. |  |  | |  |
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Totos
Will you throw- that ball? |
| | Barked: Tue Jul 7, '09 9:27am PST | | | | | | Bunny, if it's so difficult to find adoptable Poodles in your area you could probably search for them through rescue organisations that are in the closest towns.Nevertheless, I don't know the laws really good so I am not sure whether you can take a dog/puppy from a rescue to another town.
If that doesn't work, why don't you get in touch with reputable Poodle breeders?Sometimes they give retired breeding dogs to people who love dogs.Or you can possibly consider the option of purchasing a puppy from a reliable breeder. | | | | |
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Bosley
Where are the- treats? |
| | Barked: Tue Jul 7, '09 2:03pm PST | | | | | | I would LOVE to get a puppy tomorrow, but in reality, I won't be ready for a puppy for about 2 or 3 years. Right now, I am too busy training and competing with the two dogs that I already have to be able to commit the time I want to training a new performance dog. But, I am already looking at breeders and pedigrees to decide where I would like my next puppy to come from. Bolsey's breeder is great - nice dogs with the working temperament that I am looking for, but she has been breeding for about 25 years and is starting to travel more and breed less and less (she has only had one litter since Bosley was born 3 years ago). I am sure she is considering semi-retiring, so I will probably need to look at other breeders that may have puppies when I am ready. I have a few breeders in mind that I really like, but have not formally contacted any of them yet. A couple of them are in the States, so I am not sure if they will sell to someone in Canada (not all breeders like their pups going out of country). When I am about a year out from getting a puppy, I will start to contact breeders and enquire about their breeding plans, but until then . . . I just dream.
Bunny, I don't think it is ever too early to start researching buying a puppy, especially if you are looking for specific traits or characteristics. Are you new to the poodle breed? If so, it is a good idea to start looking now, talk to many different breeders and ask about their dogs. Good breeders will always be willing to educate you on their lines and refer you to other breeders who have dogs that may be a better fit for what you are looking for. I don't know much about Standard Poodles, but generally within any breed, there are variations based on what the dogs have been bred for (show, performance, etc), so different breeders may focus on different ideals of the breed.Edited by author Tue Jul 7, '09 2:10pm PST
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Gir
All that lives- is holy. |
| | Barked: Tue Jul 7, '09 4:35pm PST | | | | | | I am planning on getting another dog when I finish my Bachelor's degree, which will be in about two years. I'm already talking to breeders.
Go ahead and start looking, it's half the fun! | | | | |
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Bunny
Black dogs rock! |
 | | Barked: Tue Jul 7, '09 4:45pm PST | | | | | | Totos, I would have to go to another province , not just another town  I would prefer adult as I have wanted to do therapy dog work with seniors since I got Bunny, but neither he or Princess has temperment for it. Its easier to tell with adult. | | | | |
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Jenny, CD,- RN, CGC
We don't do- doodles!!!
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| | Barked: Tue Jul 7, '09 5:53pm PST | | | | | | Tell them exactly what you want to do with the dog. Ask about hips, eyes, and especially SA, which I cannot for the life of me spell, but it is a too common skin condition in Spoodles. Also, cancer of the toes in black spoodles.
When I was looking for an older Frenchie for humane education in the schools, grades k thru6, I just wrote to all the breeders I could find and told them exactly what I wanted to do with the dog. I got replies from four or five and did end up getting an 8 year old retired brood bitch,. She was perfect for what I was looking for, and the breeder paid for her shipping since I was poor!!!! | | | | |
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Jesse
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| | Barked: Wed Jul 8, '09 6:19pm PST | | | | | | Neither Standard Poodles nor Weimaraners are uncommon breeds in rescue.
For example, I live in a town of 10,000 people in Mississippi. I have been to our county animal shelter three times. I have seen two Weims, one Standard Poodle, and several Miniature Poodles.
All large breeds are surrendered frequently, often at young ages, and all are difficult to adopt out. I understand that the situation may be different in Canada and more affluent parts of the U.S., but where there's a will - there's a way. | | | | |
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