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Originally Posted by ViviDior  There was a lot of mom poodles on that site.I still might just go look anything to watch out for while there? |
watch for the dogs being overly caged up... the cleanliness of everything, and the general habitat...
My breeder said the only thing she regretted about me buying from her, was that I didn't go look at someone else first. My breeder goes above and beyond normal, cares so dearly about her dogs it almost unnormal... she didn't know much about business, and just cared about the dogs, and the customer service. I knew when I met her that it was right... but seeing something that isn't perfect really will let you know when you find the "right" breeder.
I would also ask about these "teacup" dogs, feel her out, and see what she says. I'd also find out if she shows, in my area, it's a red flag if they don't... mainly because they don't care enough about the breed to see how they rank against others... this is important even if you are just buying a companion.
Another sign of a good breeder is one who wont just give a show dog to anyone. A great breeder will require you have the dog spayed or neutered, unless they know they can trust thier lineage in your hands. Even if you just want a companion, ask about it... see what she says. If she's willing to just hand a stranger a show dog, that's a major red flag.
Good luck, please just be careful and watch for red flags.