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This page was last updated: February 6, 2012

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Click for my helpful hints when puppies are ready to go home

To my customers!

We are ready to start thinking about taking your puppy home! Here are some helpful hints on what we have been doing here for routine, food, going to the Vet ect, ect

1.) I feed Bil-Jac dog food and have done so for about 6 years now. I like this dog food and here is a link to read more about it: biljac.com

My adult dogs like the taste of this food, have firm stools, no allergies, and we do not fight ear infections. This is a long standing dog food company that makes all their own dog food in their own facility with strict standards and QUALITY ingredients and a nutrient saving cooking process. I do not care for all the new age dog food companies with high dollar unproven claims. Many of these dog foods cause diarrhea from what I have heard back from customers and experienced. Now I got that out of my system!

I will send some Bil-Jac home with each puppy and if you do switch food, please do it gradually by mixing half-half. DO NOT use elevated dish stands as these have been proven to add to risk of bloating. I have never had a dog bloat here or had a customer say one of my puppies has bloated and I never want to but I do stay aware as bloat is a problem in the deep chested dogs. A very high fat diet also contributes to bloat... so too many goodies and very cheap dog food who use low quality rendering fats in the first 4 ingredients are out.

2.) I do give large Milk Bone dog biscuits to my adult dogs and puppy biscuits to my pups...they need that crunch as Bil-Jac is a pellet food.

3.) I use one supplement and it is another long standing one that I have used for years. Nupro or Nupro Plus, is the one I presently use, it is very good and my dogs like the taste. I use this on their evening meal only with a spoonful of ONE of the following: warm water, homemade chicken broth, chicken livers, cottage cheese, all natural plain yogurt (no sugar added kind) or beef broth from cooking a roast (I save all chicken or beef broth and use it for days on our evening meals.) I change what I use and it keeps things interesting for the dogs and when using dairy...go light!

I order this product from kvsupply.com

4.) I feed my dogs twice a day and puppies 3 times a day until they are about 6 months old. Some customers successfully feed free choice ...I have too many dogs to do that and could not keep track of who is eating good or not. I like routine and being accountable to my dogs and how they are doing so 2 meals a day works for us. Do not feed one big meal a day as Standards are prone to bloat. Do not feed a overly hot dog who is panting from play and do not let them run and play hard for a while after they eat (45 to 60 minutes rest.) I keep buckets of clean fresh water all over...accessible at all times. When you first get your puppy and are house training it is ok to put the water up about 2 hrs before bedtime.

5.)All puppies go home with Vet record of vaccinations and my worming schedule. PLEASE take this with you on your first Vet appointment which should be made in advance of taking your puppy home. Puppy vaccinations at 7 to 8, 12 and 16 weeks is our protocol. Please have a Vet your trust to talk about vaccinations, heart worm, flea control (if needed.) PLEASE BEWARE of taking your puppy to areas of heavy traffic before the puppy vaccination schedule is finished as parvo is so contagious and way more prevalent then we can even imagine...a big fear of mine.

6.) I start grooming these pups at 4 weeks a little at a time...grooming must be kept up for the lifetime of a poodle. The whole first year is a lesson every time they are on the grooming table. So if you let your puppy get to shaggy and he forgets about grooming because you let him go for 4 months at the start...that may not be a good thing. I groom my dogs every 6 to 8 weeks. It is important to acknowledge as a customer that you understand this and will keep your poodle groomed. Some people like a shaggier look but we are active and they all come in the house so we keep things neat here in sporting clips. If you are interested in learning grooming here is a good starting DVD to order at muddycreekgrooming.com

I could not explain it any better then this video. For me grooming is a bonding time with my dog... as long as you enjoy it and do not dread it. Plain and simple, if you do not desire to groom you better pay a groomer. And yes, ears need cleaned out on a regular basis and nails trimmed too! Every person who owns a Poodle should know how to clean the ears and trim the nails as to not be totally dependant on a groomer for your dogs comfort and well being.

7.) Your puppy will be doggie door trained...that does not mean house trained completely... but with a great start. The concept is in place and you must just continue it and be accountable to your puppy. He is a baby and will have to go often...for sure when waking up, after meals and after a playful romp. Every week the bladder control gets better...by 11 weeks old most pups can control the bladder muscle if taken out regular. I use one command word and a potty area while training a young pup.

8.) Crate training is good if not abused. Crates serve a wonderful purpose, but puppies are not meant to be in them too much. I do use crates at bedtime for housebreaking. I constantly have a crate by my bed as I always seem to be training a pup. They like to be near you and you will have much less crying if they feel your presence...sorry that means the basement and laundry room are out! I have SUCESSFULLY crate trained MANY pups starting at age 8 to 12 weeks without them ever being in a crate before! I do have a crate in the puppy area with the door off so your puppy has been able to come and go in a large crate to nap at will from a early age. Many of my pups love the crate to sleep in before they ever go to homes.

9.) If your puppy is getting shipped I will give you a week for shipping and ask that you pick at least 2 dates. I live a good 2 hrs from the airport one way and I live 50 miles from my Vet where I get health certificates. I like to coordinate best I can for trips to the airport. Ideally shipping at 8 1/2 to 9 weeks old is good. Please keep in mind I have people driving to pick up puppies too and I honestly do my best to work with everyone on dates in this 8 to 10 week age period of puppies going to homes. If someone is driving out for a puppy I do not like to rush things as they meet all the dogs and visit a little. This is a fun time and I like to treat it as such.

10.) I hate to add this part but all pups being shipped must be paid in full BY 7 weeks old. If I am meeting you or you are picking your puppy up here, please either pay balance in cash or send a check at least 7 days prior to pick-up date. In other words checks and PayPal must have time to clear the bank.

`11.) For toys I like Kong, many assorted balls and frisbees for fetching, Cuz toys, Nyla bone, deer antlers or beef knuckle bones ( to keep teeth clean.) I cannot have stuffed toys here as they get unstuffed to quick! I do not use raw hide as one bad incident made me realize how dangerous raw hide can be...surgery was needed to remove as raw hide swells in the stomach...terrible.

Each puppy will go home with a baby blanket with momma & littermates smells.

12.) If anyone has more question...please do not be shy! I may add it to my list or we can just talk. It would not be beyond me to think of other helpful hints as we progress and add them here! My mind is always ticking so this page could get long...thought 13 may show up.

I love updates and pictures anytime, I do ask as a request that everyone send at least one update and picture of their puppy (email is good) at 1 yr old so I know how you are doing! My breeding program is only as good as the homes my puppies go to, so each of my customers is appreciated and never taken for granite.

Thanks

Jean and her puppies!

Puppies coming spring 2012

Please read all info on this page in full.

I know it seems like a lot but it needs to be read by all customers. Many questions are answered if you read my website pages.

I sincerely hope my website is enjoyable and informative.

I use only my own words, thoughts, concepts and pictures.

PURCHASING & PRICING INFO

***Also please read Sales agreement/Health guarantee page

All puppy vaccinations and worming for appropriate age is done. These records are sent home with every puppy, please take record with you on your first Vet appointment.

Please have your Vet app made in advance of taking your puppy home as stated in sales contract.

"Early Neurological Stimulation" is done on every litter.

I spend tons of time with my puppies!

They come to you healthy, well socialized, freshly groomed and VERY LOVED by me!

All questions answered to the best of my knowledge at all stages of a puppy/dogs life that comes from Solo Standards.

Shipping cost about $350 and includes health cert. crate and airline ticket. Older pups will cost more to ship.

*** Prices for Limited Registration***

Solid colors $1200

Parti, sables, brindles $1400

This is a guideline of my prices. When litters are born and thriving well I will announce the litter and price the puppies. After continued research of other breeders PLUS staying aware of the dog world whether it be pet, competition or breeding... I feel I have priced my pups fair and totally in the average range for quality Standard Poodles. I have also taken into consideration my personal costs in raising quality litters and keeping all my dogs in the best shape/health.

Deposits are to hold a puppy and are NON-REFUNDABLE if you change your mind.

A deposit on a litter means you know you want a puppy from these particular parent dogs. Picks will be made by 6 to7 weeks old. I am happy to assist you and we can talk about each puppy as this age approaches. I will put many pictures on my website of the litter growing up with news about them every 1 or 2 weeks. Choosing goes in order of deposits received.

Solo Standards always has the right to 1st pick of a litter, I try to announce this before hand in most cases.

We have the right to refuse sale to any one at any time.

All puppies are sold under a spay/neuter contact unless agreed upon BEFORE PURCHASE. AKC reg papers are sent out when proof of spay/neuter is sent to me (by 6 to 10 months old.) NO EXCEPTIONS. Proof being copy of Vet receipt. Please note, you may compete in any tracking, agility, obedience or rally classes with AKC or UKC with limited reg. It is my preference to place puppies in homes for these events or for family companions versus selling to breeders.

I accept PayPal (3% added fee needs added for this service)

Postal money orders or cash

Personal checks accepted with time to clear the bank

These pups are guaranteed against hereditary problems for 1 year and against hip dysplasia for 2 years. If a problem arises I will not ignore it. I breed for healthy dogs, but as life with any living creature on this earth...human or animals, their is no 100% guarantee of never having a health issue. Any breeder who states otherwise is either a beginner who is in the first few years of their breeding program or is lying. What I can guarantee is I try my very best to breed a all around wonderful dog. I have many out their as living proof across the great USA! This means I continually health test, educate myself, know my lines. I love what I do and the learning curve has no end for me...I thrive on needing to learn more whether it be about pedigrees, conformation, health issues, nutrition, training, or animal behavior.

Please search for a ethical breeder who is committed for the long haul not for what they think may be a fast buck. I believe you should not only get a quality puppy for your money...but the life of the breeding dog is just as important. I love my dogs and I promise they have long, wonderful and full lives.

Poodles as a whole are a sensitive, intelligent, athletic breed and I treat them as such. I also appreciate their individuality and personality quirks that makes each Poodle so different... ranging from a thinker to a clown.

Jean

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