[Recall]

Yes I can afford to keep a dog it was the first thing I looked at then ive done the research now im looking for a breed thats ideal for me.

Im interested in designer dogs I know their not everyones cup of tea but ive looked at many and really love the poodle mixes especially cavoodles and cockapoos.

I am familiar with both the King Charles and the King Charles Spaniel but ive never met a poodle before I know lots about the breed and know their low shedding/non shedding which is were their cross breeds are so popular I woul like to know from people who have either the cavapoo or cavoodle experience is of them is it a good mix?? Ive been looking at hundreds of adverts and many seem to have the propper tests and be vet checked and the parents can be seen too.

[CorkyMax]

I know I am not answering your question(s)
but how about a Goldendoodle. I love Goldens and from what I have seen on Animal Planet or one of 'those' type channels' where they talked and showed this mix--very appealing! Here is a link to this mix (and you could look up whatever mix you would like on this site too--great site. Be sure to scroll all the way to bottom of page(s)--ads get in the way and makes you think you are at bottom. This link has about 7 or more pages of pics on the Goldendoodle---Hope you like it. Goldendoodle, Goldendoodle, Golden Retriever Poodle Hybrid

[Recall]

Their fantastic looking dogs but they look large im after something miniature/toy breed size :>

[cigwyllt]

Leaving aside the debate about designer dogs - we'll have to agree to differ - there are a few things to consider about a new dog whatever it's breed.

It seems you have done your research but can I just emphasise again - don't buy from a puppy store. Don't buy any puppy unless you can see the mother and the rest of the litter. Ideally, you want a puppy that has been bred and raised in a home, used to the comings and goings of day to day life, unfazed by regular household noises such as vacuum cleaners and tv's.

Also, never be tempted to take on a pup because you feel sorry for it. If you are uncomfortable with the people who are selling the pup make your excuses and leave. If the mother seems unfriendly or aggressive then don't buy a pup.

When you go and choose your pup keep your eyes and mind wide open! Some of these puppy mill outlets can be very clever and you will be told that "my husband has taken the mother out for a quick walk or a trip to the vet or whatever." In that case ask to make another appointment.

One thing to remember with a cross breed is that there is no guarantee what the puppies will be like - you might get a pup with the father's body shape and the mother's coat or vice versa. There is no consistency in their breeding and you won't know until the pup is an adult how he or she will look. Also, again unscrupulous breeders might show you the mother and the litter but have no proof that the father is the breed they say he is. The only way to be certain is to have a DNA test and I doubt a breeder will hang on to a pup while you do that!

Don't be tempted to get a puppy younger than 8 weeks, the best age is around 10 - 12 weeks but many people try to push the pups out far too young.

If you do decide to go for a Cav/poodle combination be very careful. Cav's are prone to heart disease so you need to have proof that your pup does not have a heart defect. There is also a syndrome called "Cocker Rage" - many believe it is caused by breeding dogs with skulls that are too narrow and cause pressure on the brain. You need to know that the Cocker involved in your dog's breeding is a good shape and not too highly strung.

Poodles and Cockers have many of the same health problems; therefore, a cross of them might actually stand a higher risk of inheriting a problem than a purebred pup from a good breeder.

Some of the problems in both breeds are: hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, epilepsy, poor temperaments, allergies, skin
and ear problem, Legg-Calve-Perthe's, luxating patellas, hypothyroidism, cryptorchidism, gastric torsion.

Paris Poodles-premium breeder of healthy standard poodle puppies!!

Please do all you can to ensure that the dog you have is healthy and from disease free lines. Be careful where you buy from - most responsible breeders stick to one breed and are opposed to cross breeding so it will be hard to find a pup from a good background.

[Recall]

Thats very good advice ill agree with that whole heartedly!

contacted two breeders all ready both made us very suspicious so havent proceeded any further also discovered multiple adverts by the same breeders we contacted I could tell by the way the add was writtern I have a very good eye for scams and dogdy sales unfortunately their are lots of adds like this so finding a pup from the right breeder for a good price is proving difficult

[cigwyllt]

It is hard with any breed but with a cross breed it is doubly difficult. It might be worth considering checking out your local rescue to see if they have anything that is part poodle.

Although, of course, if you want a true, one off designer dog then a rescue or shelter is the best place to get that unique, one of a kind, puppy!

[Recall]

sadly their isnt a huge choice poodle mix's in rescues theirs probably one,once in a blue moon have been looking into rescues but all the ones local to me just don't seem to have much except Bulldog style breeds and Bulldog crossbreeds not many smallish type breeds either except staffordshires and the parents dont like them otherwise :<

[CorkyMax]

Have you checked out: Pets available for adoption, browse by animal - Petfinder There are a lot of mixed poodle breeds in my area but I don't know your zip so I can't check out for you. Where it wants you to enter the breed--just put poodle and it will still show all the mixes (Otherwise it won't be accepted) You could also put in different zip code other than your own to try to find what mix you are looking for in an other area further-away area. Sometimes the Rescue advertising the dog will help you get it to your area.