General Information so you can make the right choice
Be a responsible buyer and consider the following to make the perfect choice.
Your family may not be a good candidate to the dog you are looking for.

SIZE MATTERS

A lot of people are interested on small, tiny or teacup size puppies to satisfy a few situations in their life. But a tiny dog requires much more care than a regular size dog. Please take a look and consider the following:

• They are prone to be hurt by accident. If you have children, elder people, bigger dogs then you should NOT buy a small dog. Even yourself can hurt them in a sudden move.

• They can get in trouble very easy by getting inside or between furniture, fridge, laundry machine, etc. They require more supervision than a normal size dog.

• In general most vets agree that a dog is not supposed to be so tiny. All dogs comes from the wolves and in order to reduce a dog in such a small size they went through a lot of breeding and inbreeding procedures to control their size so expect genetic problems without a complaint.

• They suffer from hypoglycemia and don't make it well during the flight. (Thousands of small puppies die from Hypoglycemia and if you read health guarantees all over the web, Hypoglycemia is NEVER covered).
  This is why they have to be shipped after the age of 10-14 weeks, this takes more maintenance to the breeder and more money for you to pay too.

• If they get sick, they don't handle diseases very well. A normal size dog has about 30% to 50% better chances to fully recover from an infection, disease or illness than a tiny dog.

• They are prone to luxating Patellas (Fixing this problem can cost over $1,500.00 per leg), Open fontanel, eye problems, etc.

Sizes over 10 Lbs (the bigger the better) will handle much better most lifestyles in America, Outdoor activities ( beach, swimming pool, park activities) and they will not be an easy pray for a fox, coyote, eagle, snakes, or a bigger dog.

BE WISE ABOUT THE PUPPY'S AGE

Some people will try to demean or devalue a puppy for it's age. Example: Some people will assume that a puppy which is 3 months or older should be cheaper in price. WRONG!!!!

It is a fact that most people want a very young puppy. Only a few people will be convinced to get an older puppy once they have gone through a horrible experience. If you ask your vet what age is ideal to buy a puppy, I'm sure you will get different opinions but I'm also sure that most will agree that if they are current on their shots, at 3 months of age or older is ideal and here are the reasons.

1. Since all puppies are vaccinated from age of 6 weeks, at age of 10 weeks will have 2 shots and age of 3 months will have 3 shots. The more shots, the better the chances for your puppy to develop a stronger immunity to common environmental diseases like Parvo and distemper (Which kills thousands of puppies every year).

2. Longer period with Mom helps, even if she/he was weaned already, this makes a dog mentally and physically healthier.

3. At age of 3 months they must have the rabies shots. Raccons, foxes, posums, bats, etc. carry the rabies and there is nothing better than having a puppy already vaccinated for rabies.

4. Saving on shots, each shots will cost you an extra $30 - $45.

5. They are easy to potty train, if not fully trained already). Of course expect some adjustment period from the breeder's home to yours.

There is much more care, love and maintenance invested on older puppies and they will be priced correctly for all the benefits you get from them.

PRICES

Never buy a puppy judging the price.

Prices are just relative and a higher priced puppy is not any better than a lowered priced puppy. Different breeders have different concepts, criteria or standards on their prices and that is how our prices can be very relative. A lower priced puppy has the same friendly and healthy conditions as the expensive ones so please don't pick a puppy for its price, you should buy a puppy because you fall in love with him/her. They all have wonderful temperaments and are great for families, see our references if you doubt it.
 

PUPPY-PROOF THE NEW ENVIRONMENT

Your home may not be 100% ready for a new puppy. Your new puppy will be quite small in size but will still be able to get himself into trouble. Puppies are like babies and love to play with everything. This means that things at ground level that may cause a mishap; will need to be considered. Puppies tend to put everything into their mouths. Things like electrical wires and cords need to be secured.

Another concern for your new puppy can be household cleaners and poisons. Many people have household cleaners, bug and rodent killers on low level shelves in their homes. For instance, you would want to make sure these items are placed on a higher shelf when your toddler who is crawling around. This is important because virtually all of these are considered to be poisonous to a  puppy.

Household plants can be very harmful to your puppy. Some plants are very poisonous to animals. Plants such as Aloe Vera, Eucalyptus, and Baby's Breath are very toxic, just to name a few. It is always best to check with your local veterinarian before you bring your puppy home. The vet can tell you which plants you may need to get rid of.

It is best to remove all objects from the floor and lower areas of your home. It is recommended that you get down to your puppy level and see what they see. This can help you spot any problem areas and issue that you might have otherwise over looked.

The toilet is another issue for a puppy. You must always remember to keep the toilet seat lid down. Certain cleaners in the water and in your toilet bowl can be very toxic to animals. Also your puppy could fall in head first and may not be able to get a grip to get out. It is always recommended to keep the seat down.

If you have a balcony or porch, you must not leave your puppy unattended. Sometimes puppies tend to get to sneak through the bars or find a little opening. They can slip right through before you even have time to notice they are gone. Also if your balcony is on a higher level this is very important to remember because your puppy could slip through the bars and fall, this could cause serious injuries or even death.

GENERAL PET QUESTIONS

• Are Second or multi generation Poodle Hybrid dogs hypoallergenic?.
  Yes, regardless of their generations. A puppy will always be hypoallergenic if both parents are hypoallergenic, this is common sense.

• Are only first generation Hybrid dogs healthier?.
  In fact, the more far away you go from a pure breed the best chances to get rid of the bad genes and come up with a genetically healthier dog. Purebred dogs were initially created by mixing some breeds to come out with a cute look, treats and behavior. In order to keep these line and standards, they did a lot of inbreeding which was another type of cloning. (Click here to learn about pros and cons of inbreeding).
  As long as there is no inbreeding in practice, your 1st generation, 2nd generation or multi generation designer breeds will always have better chances to be healthier than pure dogs.

• Is it true that only Males are hampers?.
  Males and females hump. In fact, humping is not a sexual behavior, it is a dominance behavior and can be prevented by spaying or neutering your dog before the age of 6 months.

• Males pickup their legs when they urinate, does that makes females better pets?.
  Unfixed Males and females will mark territory to show dominance when they feel unsecured.
  Unfixed Males pick up their leg to urinate.
  Unfixed females will have their period every 5-8 months.
  Unless you are planning to breed them you should have them fixed.

• Which one has better personality, male or female?
  Everyone has different experiences, I personally love them both. But based of what some people say...
  * Males may bound to more than one person.
  * Females may bound to only one person.
  * A Male may stay playful regardless of his age.
  * Females may not be that playful once they reach adulthood.
  In my opinion, I love them both, my males and females are just wonderful in every sense.