Don't you love puppies? You know there's something especially adorable about a poodle puppy. Like most purebred dogs, poodles have a few medical conditions to watch out for, so be sure to take your poodle puppy to the vet for a complete health examination as soon as you pick it up from the breeder.

Some people, when picking out a Poodle puppy, select the puppy that is the strongest, most aggressive dog in the litter (the bully) while others are drawn to the runt of the litter (the underdog). But whatever Poodle personality you prefer, choose a dog that walks and trots briskly, without limping. Don't choose a dog that has a discharge around the eyes.

How you choose the right poodle puppy is a decision that must be based on your head, not your heart. Decide what factors are important to you before you expose yourself to a litter of adorable poodle puppies, all begging you to take them home.
There are a few medical conditions that the Poodle breed seems to be prone too. Reputable Poodle breeders are well aware of these conditions, and will be able to tell you whether your Poodle puppy's parents have any of these conditions. Toy and Miniature Poodles may have conditions such as urolithiasis, trichiasis, cryptorchidism, patella subluxation, and leg and calve perthes. Standard Poodles may have one of these conditions: gastric torsion, Addison's disease, sebaceous adenitis, and cancer. Toy, Miniature, and Standard poodles are susceptible to conditions like hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts and other eye disorders, seizures, Von Willebrand's disease, Cushing's disease mammary tumors, hypothyroidism, and epilepsy.

Don’t let these problems prevent you from getting a Poodle puppy. By taking your Poodle puppy to the veterinarian for regular checkups, you can stay on top of any health problems that arise. Your veterinarian will tell you how often your puppy needs to be seen for checkups.
Poodle puppies need a lot of grooming. If you haven't owned a Poodle puppy before, you may not realize how much care their curly coats need. Poodle pups need to be bathed every four weeks, clipped every four to six weeks, and brushed every single day. Don't get a Poodle if you can't commit to giving the dog this kind of care.

Puppies can have queasy stomachs so don't make any sudden changes to your Poodle puppy's diet. Get a sample from the breeder of the puppy food the breeder has been feeding your Poodle puppy. Consult your veterinarian about food your puppy should eat as it develops into a grown dog.

A Poodle puppy isn't for everyone. Puppies require a lot of your time and energy, and a big investment of time in training. Poodle puppy care costs more during the first year or two than any other time in a dog's life. If a puppy might be too much for you to handle, consider getting a Poodle rescue dog. Homeless purebred Poodles – Toys, Miniatures and Standards – are just waiting to be matched with someone who loves Poodles.


If you getPoodle puppies from a reputable breeder, the dogs are less likely to have health problems down the road.How to choose the right Poodle puppy is really a matter of choosing the right Poodle breeder.