Rebanne

Most people make friends of breeders in their chosen breed. And start the ball rolling that way. It helps if you are friends with breeders here who can vouch for you. It won't be quick or easy. I don't know of overseas forums.

are you talking about importing frozen semen? If so it is done frequently. You need to talk to a reproduction vet, there is a fair amount of paperwork to be done, your vet should be able to help you as well as put you in touch with a company or two that does the actual importation. I also suggest you reach out to other breeders and ask their advice and certainly ask your mentor.

Hi Judy, I suggest you contact your local breed clubs. They usually also run a rehoming service. https://grcnsw.org.au/ https://www.labradorclubnsw.com/ also look here: https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/dog-breeders.asp

Thank you @Luvapoo

lovely

Hmm.

Interesting the say they are a registered breeder yet don't mention papers for the bitch. That's a red flag for me. Roseinwinter if that is your add then maybe you could push the breeder a bit more about their prefix and DogsQLD number.

she is very cute and I can see why you are taken with her but it is also obvious you do want a guarantee that she is a purebred. I think 7 grand is a lot of money for an unpapered dog though I don't really know what the going price is for poodles. It is possible she is full poodle or one or both parents may have something else lurking in the background. If there is something else it may not make any difference. By what the breeder has told you they sound pure but if you want a guarantee then you need to look at an ANKC breeder and be prepared to wait a bit https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/community/poodle-toy.asp

ask to see the results, especially for eye tests as poodles have a couple of eye conditions which can lead to blindness. You are entitled to a copy of the parents results. You do not want to see two carriers bred together. A carrier and a clear is ok as no pup will be affected, they might be a carrier but, unless you go on to breed, it's not a problem. I imagine you are paying quite a bit so you certainly are entitled to know the health history.

https://www.poodleclubofqueenslandinc.com/

if the pup doesn't come with ANKC papers then you can't be 100% sure. Have the parents had their health tests and did you see the results?

you need to see a behaviorist so you and Ace can get the help needed. Dog attacks can cause some bad side effects. If you can give a rough area of where you live I'm sure more knowledgeable people will be able to recommend someone. I hope the owners of the attacking dog are paying your vet bill and I hope you reported the attack.

^^^^^^^ this please

as long as you realise there is a risk, small may it be. I'm a firm believer in getting pups out and about early and am prepared to take that risk. Mind you, even going out to my front yard with a pup is risky as all manner of dogs trot past and I have no idea what they may be carrying.

But there was no stud fee paid nor breed health tests nor ANKC registration/fees so don't forget to add them on.

Puppies do make a lot if strange noises while sleeping. Has he been back to the vets? Have you reached out to his breeder? I would be concerned that a puppy has not eaten well for a week.

You need to find a good trainer that can come out and observe you and your dog. In the meantime it might be best if you educate him to wearing a muzzle. Might help keep someone safe.

Charmed I'm sure

and there is this: the little girl is 5, she's learning so many valuable lessons here. Including you don't always get what you want when you want. That it's not easy to "replace" a beloved pet/person. That grieving won't kill you though it feels like it. That saving up for something wanted so badly is oh so satisfying. And so on.

Ever looked into all the costs of breeding a litter? Costs a lot if you do everything properly. Plenty of dogs looking for homes in pounds, animal shelters, rescues. Have a look there.

Gee wish my litters yielded a decent net profit.

and...............?

very cute!

Don't forget to add on a stud fee, maybe AI's, a c section, an emergency spey, maybe import fees for the semen, sick puppies, a small size litter. Costs can then add up to a few thousand per pup.

It costs the same to breed and raise a limited register pup as a main registered pup.