Poodle Puppies
Most newborn animals are cuter than they have any right to be, and poodle puppies are no exception. Poodle pups generally come in litters of three to five dogs, each born about thirty minutes apart. In between births, the mother gives each poodle puppy a thorough tongue bath, which removes blood and mucous and helps start breathing. Poodle puppies are blind and deaf for around the first ten days of the lives. They can be weaned at about four weeks of age, and, by nine to twelve weeks of age are ready to go to a new home.
Bringing home a poodle puppy is exciting and fun, but you must plan for the event. Let your little one’s homecoming occur haphazardly, and you’ll be both be off on the wrong foot.
Choosing the Right Puppy
The minute you see a poodle puppy, it will probably worm its way straight into your heart. You’ll be tempted to take it home no matter what. 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. If you wanted a tiny Poodle, then there’d be no point looking at Standard Poodle Puppies.
Alternatively, if you are looking for a Poodle Mix, then you may want to consider Schnoodle puppies, or even Labradoodle puppies. However you will need to do your homework first because there are many Poodle mixes available these days.
You want to make sure you get a healthy poodle pup from a reputable breeder. The more you have studied poodles and thought about what you want, the easier your decision will be. If you are interested in showing your dog, you must be very careful in selecting a puppy that appears to meet all of the AKC qualifications, though of course this will not guarantee a show dog.
If showing your poodle is not important to you, look for a lively, healthy specimen that reacts well to your voice and touch and can hold its own with littermates Avoid poodle pups with obvious problems, such as drainage running from the eyes and nose, bald spots, a sick, listless appearance, etc.
Finding Puppies
If any old puppy will do, and you don’t care much about breeding history, you can probably find a reasonable priced poodle puppy by thumbing through the pet ads in your newspaper.
If you’re looking for breeding and quality, you must purchase your poodle through a reputable dealer. To find a dealer, contact the Poodle Club of America, go to local dog shows, or talk to family and friends.
Supplies
You’d never bring a new baby home without diapers, bottles, and blankets, would you? 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. Don’t forget the toys. Poodles are lively and intelligent, and if you don’t provide them with a distraction, they are likely to locate their own.
Care
There are several elements of poodle puppy care. Read on for ideas about making your little one feel secure and at home.
