PUPPY, OLDER PUP, OR ADULT

Not all Poodles that are for sale are eight-week old puppies. Breeders often have older puppies and adults for sale. Various factors play into the sale of puppies and why a breeder has kept one or more for a longer time. Many breeders elect to wait for the right home to come along, rather than risk placing a pup in the wrong situation. Or, they may be considering keeping the pup for themselves, but later change their minds. Although a puppy is usually cutest at eight weeks, it won't stay that way very long. They soon progress to the leggy, awkward age and go through all the stages of young animals growing up. There are some advantages to buying an older puppy. Because they do not need to go outside as often, they are often easier to housebeak.

 Given love and attention, Poodles will bond to a new owner even if they were previously part of another family. These dogs relate to those who love, train and interact with them. So don't overlook the older dog if the work of a little puppy seems like to much for you.