Hi,

I'm wondering what is the minimum age to take home a newborn poodle?
Can anyone recommend me a good poodle breeder and the usual range of prices? Is there anything that I should pay attention when selecting a poodle? Like to keep myself informed.

I have read elsewhere that poodles from Thailand is not recommended? Any ideas the reason behind such reasoning? I noticed a shop advertising their poodles for really low prices which I am a bit sceptical for fears that the pup bought may end up sick/dead (despite the 2weeks guarantee on illness and death). But does this mean that those selling at higher prices are guranteed to make it through? Is there a "safe age" as assurance that the pup that was brought home would be fine?

Cheers.

So about 2 months minimum to bring a newborn back, thanks.

It's not Fairyland but I am unsure if the other shop was opened by the same owner. It is Tropic Pets and Veterinary Services @ Cheras.

So pet shops are not the right place to scout for a puppy? I have e-mailed two breeders but their prices are really, really high. Almost or in excess of the RM2k barrier.

How much do I have to set aside monthly for food/grooming/etc? Just a rough ballpoint so I can make sure that I am absolutely capable of caring for a puppy for long term.

I see, so where did you get your poodle from? Do you know of any breeder contacts, or whereabouts I can get them? PJ or KL is fine.

It does seems that Fairyland has some sort of association with the Tropic Pets and Veterinary Services @ Taman Segar Cheras as she seems to post the ads on their behalf.

sinv, i have pm-ed you for some details. appreciate your response thus far. anyone else who can share some breeder contacts, or information of poodles availability?

swt, the lady from Fairyland gave me a call after I sms-ed her enquiring. So I was told they have a batch of pups coming in the next couple of days, was quite shocked at the numbers. Approx. 15-20 of them. range RM800-1100..

Was told if booking was made between 1-3months, price can go as low as RM450 and when I questioned if those dogs were from Thailand, she claimed they are from China. They have packages and insurance schemes as well

huey80,
very informative, thanks.