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What are the differences between males and females? Females tend to stay somewhat smaller than males.This is not always the case. Be sure to ask how a puppy compares size wise to the rest of the litter. I keep weights of each puppy as they grow. Most puppies stay midway between parents in size. Larger puppies in a litter may get as large as the largest parent and smaller puppies will stay closer to the smaller parent in size. Occasionally a puppy will stay much smaller than his or her parents. On the other hand there are times when a puppy will get larger than the largest parent. The weights of my parents are listed on the parent pages. Females tend to attach stronger to one family member than the rest. A male will bond more evenly to the whole family.For this reason if a family needs a puppy that will bond well with an elderly person or a special needs family member I usually recomend a male. Females often have more dominent personalities than the males do. If there is a active or hyper puppy in a litter it usually is the smallest female. On the other hand females do usually housetrain a little faster. I have had families that felt the males trained just as fast as any female could.. Personally we like males best. They just seem sweeter and calmer. Females will get a little grumpy during heat but for a pet she should be spayed anyway. Many families would not consider a male because they do not want a dog "lifting his leg on everything." A male that is neutered before sexually maturing will not lift his leg. He will squat like a girl his entire life.

How do I pick a second dog for my family? Picking the right puppy is always important but if you have a dog already it is very important to pick a puppy that will have a compatable temperament for your current pet. If your current dog has a dominent personality you want to pick a submissive puppy.

Which works best two males, two females, or one of each? This strongly depends on the temeraments of the pets involved. Usually females are more dominent. Without discussing your dog's temperament the safest combo would be one of each. If you have to pick a puppy at birth this is the safest route to go.

Can I buy two puppies? Yes, I will sell two puppies from the same litter. Some breeders feel siblings will be too attached to each other and will not bond well with a family. I have not had any customers that felt this was a problem.

Why do I no longer breed schnoodles and pomapoos? The simple answer to this could be I started breeding cockapoos first. To go into more detail, although the schnoodle and pomapoo are wonderful breeds I have totally fallen for the cocker and cockapoo. My family as with many of my customers have allergies and/or asthma. With the cockapoo you get the unbeatable temperment of the cocker as well as the brains and hypoallergenic qualities of the poodle.

Do you require spaying and neutering? Although I do not require it I do recommend it. Spaying and neutering eliminates the risk of cancer of the reproductive organs. It will also eliminate the mess of a female in heat. I will not go into further details on this subject but you can find unlimited info on the web.

Why are your puppies so much cheaper than other breeders? I get this question alot. My dogs and puppies are well cared for, healthy, and socialized. The reason my puppies are cheaper than alot of breeders is location. Since I am two hours from Pittsburgh and three hours from DC most customers must travel to pick up puppies. I have to adjust my price to encourage customers to make that trip.

When is the best time to come visit puppies? If you are trying to pick a puppy the older the puppy the more you can learn about personality and temperament. I am in this case referring to the first 8 weeks since nearly all of my puppies are sold within the first 7-8 weeks. The best answer I can give is to keep in close contact on how fast the puppies are selling. Some litters are sold at birth so it may be hard to come meet them personally. I can be available about anytime to show our dogs and puppies.

Why won't you ship a puppy? Flying would be a tramatic experience for a puppy. I prefer to meet customers personally and allow the puppies the comfort of traveling with his or her new family.

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