How much should I pay for a miniature poodle?

Miniature and Toy Poodles average three puppies per litter. The cost of breeding, delivering, whelping and raising a litter of Poodle puppies can range anywhere from $5,000 to $8,000 and up. This means a Standard Poodle puppy from a litter of six puppies will cost the breeder anywhere from $833 to $1,333 per puppy.

What is a teddy bear miniature poodle?

A Bichpoo is an unusual crossbreed between a Bichon Frise and a Poodle. These little teddy bear dogs are very intelligent, making them easy to train, and they love to exercise. Thanks to his poodle parentage, the Bichpoo doesn’t shed much, although you will still need to groom your pet regularly.

What should I look for when buying a miniature poodle?

Ask about the breeder’s past dogs and how long they lived. Miniature Poodles should live 12 – 15 years….When Visiting the Puppies:

• Is everything clean?
• Do puppies have toys to play with?
• Do puppies have fresh water?
• Do puppies have room to exercise?
• Are puppies clean and groomed?

How can I get a Miniature Poodle?

You can buy a Miniature Poodle from a show breeder, who breeds their dogs to match a detailed standard of appearance for the dog show ring. But I recommend that you avoid breeders who ONLY show their dogs in the conformation (appearance) ring.

What is the smallest poodle breed?

toy poodles
The smallest of the three traditional poodle breeds, toy poodles stand between 24 and 28cm tall and can weigh up to 6kg. Like all the poodle cousins, toy poodles are extremely intelligent dogs and need a surprising amount of exercise – especially considering their size.

What are Zuchon puppies?

The breeds that make up the Zuchon are the Shih Tzu and the Bichon Frise. The Zuchon can be a first cross (with one Shih Tzu and one Bichon parent), they can be bred back to one of the original breeds or be two Zuchons bred together.

Why is my poodle not Curly?

When Poodles are born, their coat is often very different than it will be as an adult dog. Instead of the thick coat of tight curls, you’ll often find your Poodle puppy to have a straight or slightly wavy coat that is soft and fluffy. For many Poodles, this is simply the average puppy coat and will change with age.

Are miniature poodles good house dogs?

Poodles are ideal family dogs, being both patient and playful with children—though Miniature Poodles can be slightly less patient with small children. They also make superb watchdogs, barking zealously when strangers approach the home.