frequently
asked questions

It is an attentive, curious and involved dog that likes to feel part of family life. It does not simply share the space: it seeks contact and cooperation. Each dog then has a personality of its own, more enterprising or more thoughtful.

The main difference is height at the withers: the Miniature measures roughly 28 to 35 cm, the Toy 24 to 28 cm, with weight in proportion. Given the same care and training, day-to-day life with them is very similar: what changes is the physical size, not the character.

We breed the full range of colours recognised by the standard: black, white, brown, grey and apricot. Availability of each colour varies from one litter to the next.

Its refined appearance can be misleading. It is a lively, athletic and curious dog that keeps its desire to run, explore and test itself against its surroundings. Like any small dog, it needs some attention paid to its physical build. That does not mean keeping it away from experiences, but letting it meet them in the right way.

Yes. The quality of life matters more than the size of the home. It can live well in a flat when it has walks, exercise, play and shared time. A garden offers space, but it does not replace those experiences.

It can be, when the relationship is built with care. The child has to learn to recognise the dog’s space, respect its rest and understand the signals it uses to communicate.

It is a breed strongly oriented towards the presence of people. It can learn to handle time on its own if that is introduced gradually.

It is generally very receptive to learning. That is exactly why it needs clear, consistent points of reference: understandable rules, continuity and time.

No breed suits every lifestyle. The Poodle can be a good choice for anyone who wants a dog to involve in daily life. Its size should not mislead you: it needs attention, training, exercise and stimulation.

Because understanding a dog also means respecting its nature. Recognising its language, respecting its pace and understanding its needs makes it possible to bring it into the family without turning it into something it is not.

Its coat grows continuously and it does not shed the way many other breeds do. The coat does, however, need regular brushing and grooming.

No dog is completely hypoallergenic. Allergens can be present in saliva, skin and urine, among other things. The Poodle does not have the seasonal moult typical of many breeds, though, and sheds less hair into the environment. That can reduce discomfort for some sensitive people, but it does not remove the risk of a reaction. Anyone with allergies should spend time with a Poodle before taking one home.

The coat should be clipped or tidied roughly every four to six weeks, and brushed regularly between grooming sessions to prevent mats.

A BARF diet, based on raw meat, calibrated for each individual dog according to age, weight and stage of life.

When it has completed the programme required by law and when we believe it is ready for the change. The moment of departure is also judged in relation to the individual puppy.

Before mating, the required checks are carried out on the breeding dogs, including those for eye conditions and patellar luxation. We deposit each puppy’s DNA and copies of the tests go with the paperwork. Prevention does not remove every risk, but it is an essential part of our decisions.

Every puppy leaves with the required paperwork and procedures: vaccination course, wormings, the recommended prophylaxis, microchip, registration in the canine registry, faecal examination, antiparasitic treatment, certificate of good health and ENCI pedigree. We also hand over the DNA deposit, copies of the parents’ genetic tests, the guarantee contract and the puppy kit.

We get to know the people who will welcome the puppy: their lifestyle, rhythms, available time and expectations. In the first months we learn to recognise each puppy’s characteristics and the way it grows and relates to others. The match comes from bringing those two kinds of knowledge together.

Yes. The relationship with a family continues after the placement. We remain available for questions, doubts and new situations, in the first days and in the years that follow.