How It Works
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Our goal at Magic Castle Poodles is the overall betterment of the breed. We usually only have 1-2 liters per year. Our dogs are health tested according to the recommendations of the Orthopedic Foundation of America and the results of testing are registered at www.offa.org. In addition, the poodle health registry at www.poodlehelathregistry.org is consulted with an in-depth study of pedigrees added to by personal knowledge of other breeders lines to ensure the best possible breeding. In addition to health testing, parents must have excellent temperament before being used in our breeding program. Several of our dogs have been titled in Obedience, Rally, Therapy Dog, and Canine Good Citizen as well as Service dogs.
Puppies are born in the bedroom and stay close for the first three to four weeks when they are moved to the grooming room. Starting on the third day from birth they are exposed to Early Neurological Stimulation through touch, movement, and temperature. When they are seven weeks they are temperament tested. Throughout their development, they are exposed to visitors who are allowed to touch and hold them. Puppies are given vaccines according to the Dr. Jean Dodds Vaccine Protocol and prospective parents are asked to follow this regime for the best possible health of their dog.
Puppy Application
Puppies can go to their forever homes at 8-12 weeks. Temperament test results are used to match pups to their prospective pet parents. Parents are expected to make a commitment for the lifetime of their pet and if unforeseen circumstances should arise, the pup must be returned to the breeder or rehomed in conjunction with the breeder.
NO puppy should ever be sold to a pet dealer or sent to a shelter.
Pet Parents are required to attend an obedience class with their puppy in the first few months of their ownership. We will help find a trainer if necessary and answer questions as needed for the new pup. Food is also an important aspect of owning a new puppy. A list of suggested foods will be provided.