3. Do breeders charge more?

Most breeders charge LESS than pet shops for a much higher quality dog. Pet shop dogs often need medical care after purchase due to excessive handling without proper restrictions and supervision. Generally, there is little or no background information provided by pet shops for these pups, and most chain pet shops can't or won't give you direct contact with their supplier. Remember, pet stores are a business that does not specialize. They order pups like anything and everything else in the store!

Most breeders, like me, are specializing and breeding the best quality pups possible. We are continually improving are stock and buy only the best quality dogs to add to our breeding stock. Poodles live into the teens. This makes your new puppy a big investment for your future. The old phrase “you get what you pay for” definitely applies.