Toy Poodle Society NSW

Why Should I buy a pure-bred Toy Poodle instead of a Toy Poodle Cross?

This information has been compiled by the members and breeders of The Toy Poodle Society from their knowledge and personal experiences.

	You know what you are getting. i.e., approximate size, colour, characteristics etc. Most breeders have been breeding for many years and have bred generations of relatives behind your puppy.
	The Toy Poodle Society of NSW endorse and encourage responsible breeding programs, you will have a choice to buy your puppy from a reputable breeder who utilise hereditary disease testing within their kennels.
	You can have a look at parents, relatives and offspring, most breeders are more than happy to show you related dogs within their kennels.
	Support and information – it might be a minor problem such as toilet training but most breeders can provide invaluable information throughout your Toy Poodles long and happy life. They can help you with boarding, grooming and training of your puppy.
	Cost – Most pure bred puppies are cheaper than “designer cross breeds”.
	Health – Most breeders breed to improve on the last generation not for monetary gain. They also breed to “breed out” hereditary diseases.
	Code of Ethics – we are bound by a code of ethics from Dogs NSW our controlling body.
	A pure bred Toy Poodle is hypo allergenic, any Toy Poodle cross cannot guarantee the same.
	Choice – you will have a choice who you purchase your puppy from.
	Most breeders bring their puppies up in a family environment not part of a large kennel situation, this makes the transition into your home much easier.

Will a Toy Poodle suit my lifestyle??

(Some often asked questions)

Does a Toy Poodle suit small children?

In Most Cases No, the only reason being that children tend to put dogs on lounges and beds, if a Toy Poodle jumps off it can result in a broken leg which can be very expensive to fix but also very painful for the Toy. Miniature Poodles are more suited to small children, but please speak to individual breeders as each situation is different.

Are Toy Poodles high maintenance?

Yes, when considering purchasing a Toy Poodle also factor into it the cost of grooming. Most groomers/breeders will recommend your puppy to have a face, feet and tail at least every 2-4 weeks to start with (this will depend on how good/bad your puppy is to do) and then as they become accustomed to clipping a full haircut every 6-8 weeks. If you let the puppy get away with bad clipping behaviour as a young dog it will not improve with age and only stress your dog. Ring your local groomer and have a chat with them before you purchase your puppy. Some breeders will also clip your puppy or be able to recommend a groomer for you.

Are Toy Poodles an indoor or outdoor breed?

The lounge or the bed is the most favourite place for a Toy Poodle, they like to go outside and explore and play but much prefer the indoors and human company.

How do I find the right breeder/puppy?

Selecting the breeder who you feel most comfortable with can take time, don’t rush into purchasing your Toy Poodle puppy. Below are some helpful hints that may make the job a bit easier for you.

Talk to as many breeders as you can until you find the one who suits you, over the phone or in person at dog shows, you can find a list of our shows on this website alternatively go to the Dogs NSW website to find out where all shows are held. Just remember that at dog shows exhibitors may be busy getting their dogs ready to go into the ring, if they are ask can you talk to them after judging when they have the time to give you all the information they can.

A responsible breeder will let you know all the pros and cons of owning a Toy Poodle and have all the relevant paperwork to show you such as Registration Certificates, microchip paperwork, vaccination certificate and hereditary disease paperwork, they will be willing to answer any questions you may have and most will provide you a diet sheet and any information that will help you settle in easily with your new puppy.

If you don’t feel comfortable with a breeder or the puppy is not quite what you are looking for that’s fine, talk to another breeder or have a look at another puppy. Choosing your puppy should be relatively easy not hard work but make sure it is an educated decision not one based on emotions such as sympathy, pressure or impulse. No puppy is allowed to leave their breeder until they are 8 weeks old.

Breeders will also ask you some questions too, such as where the dog will be sleeping, who is going to groom it and have you owned a Toy Poodle before, don’t be offended it actually means they care what sort of homes their puppies go to. The Toy Poodle Society of NSW urges that if ever the day comes that you cannot care for your Toy Poodle for what ever reason, you contact your Poodle’s breeder, in most cases we can re home dogs with another caring owner.