To All Fake Poodle Breeders!

Not all Poodle breeders are alike. And getting a happy, healthy Poodle depends on what kind of place they were from and what bloodlines were used. If you have your heart set on getting a Poodle puppy, you need to contact a reputable Poodle breeder through visiting dog shows, the Poodle Club of America or the AKC. Never buy from pet stores or Internet sites that sell puppies.

What's wrong from buying from websites, even if they claim not to be puppy mills? Plenty! First off, they are puppy mills. These heartless salespeople act as the middlemen between the puppy mill and the puppy buyer. They are commonly called puppy brokers, and will often pretend to be Poodle breeders (or whatever breed they are hustling). If they claim to sell imported puppies, stay away. Two out of three Poodle puppies die during a trans-Atlantic trip. Buying from these fake Poodle breeders only perpetuated the misery of millions of dogs that are suffering needlessly.

Can you trust any Poodle breeder that advertises online? Yes, you can. Just keep your common sense about you and don’t be swayed by pictures of cute Poodle puppies. All Poodle puppies are cute. A real Poodle breeder only has a few puppies for sale a year, so you should be put on a waiting list. You also will be allowed to meet the breeder and the mother and sometimes the father of your prospective puppy. Buying a Poodle puppy should take a long time.

What about pet stores that claim they never buy from puppy mills? They are lying. No reputable Poodle breeder would sell his or her puppies to a pet store. Why? Because they would not have any say in who buys the puppies. Pet stores sell to those who have the money and do not care if the buyer shouldn't have a pet rock, let alone a Poodle puppy.

Also, there are pay ahead schemes involving pedigreed dogs like Poodle puppies. This is when someone online or on the phone claims to be a Poodle breeder and has puppies to give away if you'll pay for the transportation costs. There are no puppies, of course. Never buy a puppy sight unseen. Here's an even better Poodle information tip – there are Poodle breed rescues in most states and countries. Adopt an abandoned dog rather than risk getting scammed by fake Poodle breeders.

Adult Poodles are often male and often already trained. They usually have all their shots and are already neutered. They are usually abandoned because their previous owners bought the Poodle puppy on impulse, not realizing how much time and devotion is needed for basic Poodle care. Since Poodles are so popular, there might be Poodles at your local animal shelter. If there aren't, you shelter or Petfinder.com can help you find a Poodle breed rescue in your area.

Lisa Collins has published hundreds of articles on dogs, including dozens how to find a good Poodle breeder. Oftentimes Poodle breeders act as temporary Poodle rescues. There would be fewer puppy mills if people knew basic Poodle information.