How to Choose a Poodle for Breeding

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Know the dog's background. When breeding a poodle, or any dog, you don't want to pass along disease. It's important to know or trace the bloodline.
Step 2:
Ask for a health guarantee, not a limited guarantee that pet stores offer. A reputable breeder is a professional who educates herself and keeps up-to-date on each dog. She will guarantee the health of the dog and give you the name of the veterinarian.
Step 3:
Educate yourself. Don't depend on the breeder to tell you what poodle is good for breeding.
Step 4:
Examine the size. A standard poodle, while standing, should be over 15 inches at the highest point of the shoulders; a miniature is 15 to 10 inches at the highest point on the shoulders; a toy poodle is 10 inches or less at the highest point at the shoulders.
Step 5:
Look for a long and strong neck carried in an aristocratic (almost arrogant) manner above muscular shoulders. At the neck, look for taut skin. Check the muzzle (jaws, mouth and nose). You want to see a long and straight muzzle.
Step 6:
Examine the poodle's coat to make sure that it's curly, dense, and that it doesn't shed. If the poodle passes your examination, then you are on your way to choosing a poodle for breeding.

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